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February 19

5 Tips to Help Limit Screen Time for Kids and Rediscover the Outdoors

We know our kids spend too much time looking at screens. And the negative effects of all that screen time for kids—from decreasing their ability to concentrate to increasing their risk of type 2 diabetes—are well documented. So how do we help our kids unplug and do something we know is great for them instead? … Read More

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February 13

How To Pick the Right Summer Camp

When I start planning our summer, and checking out all of the activities, day camps, and trips to see family out-of-town, I start feeling overwhelmed. I wonder, how to pick the right summer camp for my kids? There are so many different camps to choose from, and I want to make sure I pick the … Read More

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July 28

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

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 $500 stipend for their dream adventure! Last year our winner, Katie Riley, chose to travel to New Zealand to hike, bike, paddle and ride horses … Read More

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January 11

9 Ways to Help Your Camper Get The Most Out of Their Overnight Camp

Overnight summer camp can be both exciting – and scary! – for kids, so we came up with 9 ways to help your camper get the most out of their camp experience. Experiencing new activities with new people while in an unfamiliar setting can be both thrilling and a little scary, especially for kids who … Read More

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August 4

3 reasons why using kid-specific equipment is important and where to find it in Colorado

Size matters Have you ever tried to ride your child’s bicycle?  You feel a little like a clown, right?  Your legs are scrunched and contorted, your knees hit the handlebars, and the seat . . . ouch!  Even if we could, we wouldn’t want to use equipment made for kids, so why should we expect … Read More

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July 28

Choosing the right backpack, hiking shoes and bikes for kids

Bigger is not always better You may think the greatest fashion discovery was the zipper, Gore-Tex or maybe even the little black dress, but you’d be mistaken.  The greatest fashion development was . . . drum roll, please . . . the extendable elastic belt thingy inside of kid’s pants and shorts.  Oh, believe me, … Read More

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July 23

How to get active as a family and prepare for camp

Do it together! We know camp isn’t just about the activities kids will learn, right?  It’s also about making friends and becoming independent – camp is really a life-long learning experience.  But, we also know that kids can be tentative and shy when they feel uncomfortable – especially if they think their skills could be … Read More

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June 23

Camp from a parent’s perspective

Inside Avid4 Adventure! Maybe you’re uneasy about sending your kiddos to camp.  Maybe you grew up in the city and never experienced camp yourself.  Maybe you just can’t bear the thought of your child being away from you even though you know it’s the best thing for him (errr . . . or is that … Read More

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June 4

5 things to do to get ready for camp

Summer camp prep & survival guide Think back to early in the new year, and you were so proud you registered your child for summer camp instead of scrambling at the last minute as usual.  (Ummmm, that’s not just me, right?)  In your mind, camp was months and months away.  Well, you were right, but … Read More

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April 13

A Crash Course in Camp-For Parents

With so many choices, what should you find out about a summer camp before sending your child? All parents want to choose the best and safest experiences for their child. Here are ten questions that you should ask before enrollment:   Is this camp Accredited by the American Camp Association or other nationally recognized accrediting … Read More

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