March 2

Tips & tricks:  Biking with kids

Biking fun:  Going beyond handlebar fringe and bells! You’ve made it past teaching your kiddos how to ride a bike.  You got beyond running awkwardly beside them, trying desperately to avoid even the slightest bump that would inevitably cause a tumble of epic proportions (at least in their minds).  They wobbled; you wobbled.  They fell; … Read More

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February 12

Come for the adventures, stay for the outdoors with Avid4 Adventure and Vela Adventures!

Scaling a rock face?  Check.  Rafting through mild to wild water?  Check.  Conquering switchbacks?  Check.  You’ve already chosen Vela Adventures for your quests, and you know that growing, stepping out of comfort zones and trying new things in a safe environment is for everyone.  Kids shouldn’t have all the fun, right? So, what are some … Read More

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February 5

Tips & tricks:  Hiking with kids

Hikes don’t have to mean “YIKES”! I’ll admit it.  It wasn’t my finest mommy moment.  During a hike, our 6-year old sat down in the middle of the trail and refused to budge.  He said he was done.  He went on strike.  A hike strike.  He was too big to carry and too young to … Read More

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December 10

Avid4 Adventure: It’s not just another summer camp

We all have unforgettable memories of our summer camp experiences. Maybe it’s singing camp songs or playing kickball or even walking single file to the town pool with towels draped around our necks. Our parents knew we needed to get out of the house and have structure to our days, but they never could have … Read More

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July 20

Why Kids Need Nature

“Now I see the secret of the making of the best persons, It is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth.” -Walt Whitman Whitman wrote these words over 150 years ago, though it seems their importance is more relevant than ever. The call of technology beckons us to … Read More

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