March 3

How the outdoors transformed my life and my leadership

By Sophie Kelly, an Avid4 Adventure former Leader In Training: Last summer I spent 15 days hiking outdoors in the hot desert of New Mexico along the Continental Divide Trail as a member of the Student Conservation Association. With seven other crew members, I carried wooden posts along with a host of unbelievably heavy tools … 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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February 10

Adventure Camp as a Way to Raise Enthusiastic and Empowered Kids

How do you empower kids? As a parent, I am always looking for ways to raise enthusiastic and empowered kids. I read parenting books and brainstorm with friends about different techniques to instill confidence in my children and help them gain the courage and strength to successfully surmount whatever curve balls are hurled at them … Read More

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November 17

Wintering in Colorado: Outdoor Family Fun!

With school back in full swing and summer an almost distant memory, it’s easy to lose the motivation to get outside as a family. But between the hustle and bustle of the holidays, school breaks and travel schedules, we think it’s more important than ever to make reconnecting, recharging, and revisiting the great outdoors a … 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 21

6 California summer locations to continue the adventure

Be active beyond camp! Your kids had an awesome time at summer camp, right?  You know what they did each day, but I bet you’re wondering where they went for their outdoor adventures – you know, so you can share in the fun!  Well, we want you and your campers to continue the adventures long … Read More

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July 10

6 Colorado summer locations to continue the adventure

Be active beyond camp! Your kids had an awesome time at summer camp, right?  You know what they did each day, but I bet you’re wondering where they went for their outdoor adventures – you know, so you can share in the fun!  Well, we want you and your campers to continue the adventure long … Read More

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June 30

It’s time to disconnect to connect

Can you hear me now? On a recent family vacation, we took an eco tour to experience how dolphins behave in salt marshes – you know, how they hunted and interacted with each other.  The zodiac boat held 10 people, and while it was sturdy, I wouldn’t have been surprised if we were bounced in … Read More

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June 17

Tips & tricks: Camping with kids

Camping is dirty.  There, I said it. Close your eyes, and think about camping with your kids.  Do you envision the adventure unfolding neatly before you?  All the camping gear is exactly where it’s supposed to be stored, making packing a breeze.  Your family gets to the campground when there’s still plenty of light to … Read More

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