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February 28
California Winter Activities for Families

Winter in California can be anything and everything you want it to be. Even though weather changes may not be as drastic as they are in other parts of the country, when the temperature dips, you may be inclined to stay indoors. But fresh air combats boredom and crankiness, and you’ll find your mood soaring … Read More

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February 21
How to Develop Grit and Determination Kids Need for Success

According to Paul Tough, author of “How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character,” the qualities kids need for success aren’t taught in a classroom. Instead, Tough identifies a very different set of skills he believes are crucial to success, including perseverance, curiosity, resilience, optimism and self-control. You and I might call … Read More

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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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May 2
Moraga Outdoor Recreation for Family Adventures

Here are our local Moraga outdoor recreation suggestions to get your family outdoors and excited about adventure camp this summer! Our mission is to inspire kids to lead active lifestyles, which means staying active even when camp season is not in session.  We encourage a year-round engagement with the outdoors, so we’ve provided a list of … Read More

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April 14
Walnut Creek Outdoor Recreation For Family Adventures

Here are our local Walnut Creek outdoor recreation suggestions to get your family outdoors and excited about adventure camp this summer! Our mission is to inspire kids to lead active lifestyles, which means staying active even when camp season is not in session.  We encourage a year-round engagement with the outdoors, so we’ve provided a … Read More

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April 4
Campbell Outdoor Recreation For Family Adventures

Here are our local Campbell outdoor recreation suggestions to get your family outdoors and excited about adventure camp this summer! Our mission is to inspire kids to lead active lifestyles, which means staying active even when camp season is not in session.  We encourage a year-round engagement with the outdoors, so we’ve provided a list … Read More

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March 8
Santa Cruz Outdoor Recreation For Family Adventures

Here are our local Santa Cruz outdoor recreation suggestions to get your family outdoors and excited about adventure camp this summer! Our mission is to inspire kids to lead active lifestyles, which means staying active even when camp season is not in session.  We encourage a year-round engagement with the outdoors, so we’ve provided a … Read More

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February 16
How To: Fit a Bike Helmet

Learn the basics of how to fit a bike helmet for kids! Take the mystery out of the proper bike helmet fit with this video! Learn how to figure out if the helmet is the right size, and how to adjust the strap. Test the fit and you’re good to go! Biking with Avid4 Adventure … Read More

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