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Connecting Children of Diverse Backgrounds with the Outdoors

By Amy Diiullo | January 19, 2018

“It’s more than just this simplistic concept of seeing more color on the trails. It’s about getting people out and embracing the outdoors as a lifestyle, in a way that…

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5 Tips & Tricks For Skiing with Kids

By Amy Diiullo | January 3, 2018

When you’re teaching a child something new, one of the most important things you can do is provide a positive introduction to the sport. Here are 5 Tips & Tricks for…

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Holiday Gift Idea: The Gift of Summer Camp

By Amy Diiullo | December 13, 2017

Every year, my parents ask me what my kids want for Christmas. Of course there are plenty of toys, games and holiday gift ideas on their ever-growing wish lists that…

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Adventure Grant Winner: 4 Important Things Learned Traveling in New Zealand

By Amy Diiullo | July 28, 2017

Each year, Avid4 Adventure awards an Adventure Grant to one returning staff member by providing an opportunity of a lifetime: one roundtrip ticket anywhere in the world plus an additional…

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Nurturing Nature: Why I Became an Avid4 Adventure Educator

By Amy Diiullo | April 18, 2017

Bringing the power of the outdoors to kids from ages three to seventeen is a mission Avid4 Adventure takes very seriously. Our seasoned Adventure Educators are charged with bringing our…

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Mentoring Young Women to Empower the Next Generation of Leaders

By Amy Diiullo | April 12, 2017

How mentoring can empower a new generation of women leaders.In our best efforts to guide youth to becoming meaningful leaders in their lives, we can employ many useful tools which…

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JANUARY 19
Connecting Children of Diverse Backgrounds with the Outdoors
JANUARY 3
5 Tips & Tricks For Skiing with Kids
DECEMBER 13
Holiday Gift Idea: The Gift of Summer Camp
JULY 28
Adventure Grant Winner: 4 Important Things Learned Traveling in New Zealand
APRIL 18
Nurturing Nature: Why I Became an Avid4 Adventure Educator
APRIL 12
Mentoring Young Women to Empower the Next Generation of Leaders

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February 10
How To: Paddle a Kayak – an Introduction

Learn the basics of how to paddle a kayak! Enjoy this short video where you’ll learn how to properly hold a kayak paddle, where to dip the paddle into the water, and how to paddle backwards. Avid4 Adventure staff are experts in water safety and hold many certifications. in our kayaking courses, they’ll teach your … Read More

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January 19
How To: Fit a Bike for Kids

Learn all about fitting a bike for kids! Watch this short video for an easy understanding of how to fit a bike for kids. You will learn easy steps on how to adjust a bicycle seat to the proper height for your child. Learn more about our Mountain Biking Summer Camps: Grouped by grade level and … Read More

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February 16
When the worst day becomes the absolute best day

Campers enjoy outdoor adventures no matter the weather Ever have one of those conversations with your kiddo that makes you tilt your head to the side as you try to process it?  Something along the lines of the following, which happened when I picked up my son, Jack, during one of his Avid4 Adventure weeks. … Read More

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