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March 6
Campers dig into the meaning of grit

Our campers explore the meaning of grit. “Grit is hardcore and awesome,” says 5-year-old Avid4 Adventure camper Cedra Crews. “Dirty and amazing.” Grit is one of those intangible character qualities that Avid seems to give kids when they’re not even looking. The nature of adventure sports—the determination they demand, the confidence they inspire and the … Read More

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February 23
Inside the “Song of Summer” overnight camp ritual

Learn more about our “Song of Summer” at overnight camp, Colorado Mountain Camp. Not all sleepaway summer camps are created equal. Kids grow not just through what they do at camp, but what they take home from it. In addition to teaching kids exciting adventure sports in an unmatched environment, Avid4 Adventure’s overnight Colorado Mountain … Read More

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February 17
One “teachable moment” from biking summer camp in California

An Avid4 Adventure Staff talks about a teachable moment during Bike Day at summer camp in California. Elementary education major Reagan Anderson, 22, an instructor at Avid4 Adventure’s day camps in Cupertino, California, didn’t know what was in store for her the day she taught a big kid to ride a bike. Typically an instructor … Read More

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February 16
How To: Teach Kids to Ride A Bike – an Introduction

Learn the basics about teaching kids to ride a bike! In this introductory video, you will learn the basics about teaching kids to learn how to ride a bike – from pushing, to basic pedaling and steering. We try to make the steps as easy as possible since teaching kids to learn to bike is … Read More

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February 7
California: Goodbye computer screen, hello outdoor adventure

California families are putting down their screens and saying hello to outdoor adventure instead. In a state that’s home to the tech capital of the country, getting kids in California off their computers is an everyday struggle for many parents. Plenty of kids come home right after school and jump on their screens until dinner. … Read More

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January 18
Avid4 Adventure Camper Story: The Rock Climb that Changed My Life

Hear a first-hand story about a Rock Climb from one of our campers, Katelyn Pratte, 6th Grade. I stood on dry rocky ground, looking up at the top of the cliff. It seemed so far off. ‘Impossible. Impossible. Impossible!’ I told myself. My 3rd day of rock-climbing, and I still hadn’t reached to top of any … 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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July 19
In Avid Pursuit of the Perfect Summer Camp Adventure

It’s early on Saturday and already I’m on the way out to Chatfield State Park with my kids and stuff for a fun day outside – maybe we’ll do some biking or take a little hike.  For lots of other Denver parents, this is probably typical, but I’m not really the outdoorsy type. I don’t … Read More

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May 16
Stories from camp: How adventurers are made

One of the most incredible things about kids is their hardwired willingness to try new things. But as they approach their teens, that enviable disposition can sometimes be interrupted by feelings of self-consciousness or self-doubt. Avid4 Adventure awakens that innate try-new-things mentality, creating an environment that makes it comfortable and fun for kids of all … Read More

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Stories from camp: Learning to fall and get back up again

The photos on our website of kids engaging in incredible adventures might cause families to think Avid4 Adventure is only for super-athletic kids. The truth is, many of the kids that attend our camps every year start out very tentative about participating in those adventures. That was certainly the case for Madison, who, before camp, … Read More

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