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
benefits of outdoor acitivites getting kids outside kids and nature Limiting screen time Screen time Screen time for kidsOvernight 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
Avid4 Adventure Outdoor Adventure Camp camp colorado mountain camp kids and nature Outdoor adventure outdoor skill building overnight camp preparing for camp summer camp tips & tricksTake it outdoors! According to Paul Tough, author of “How Children Succeed, Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character,” the qualities kids will need for success won’t be taught in a classroom because these skills aren’t related to grades or IQ. Instead, Tough identified a very different set of skills that he believes are … Read More
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getting kids outside kids and nature kids outdoor activitiesIf a group creates a new trail and no one is around to see it, does it matter? Think you know about Leave No Trace? I did, too. Turns out, I didn’t. Last week, if you asked me about Leave Not Trace, I would have told you it meant bringing your trash home with you … Read More
getting kids outside kids and nature Leave No Trace summer campRocky Mountain National Park – There’s no place quite like it. Every year there is nervous excitement in the air as our many months of prepping and planning for summer RMNP expeditions can literally disappear in a heartbeat. March 1st marks the start of one of the busiest days of the year for Rocky Mountain National … Read More
getting kids outside kids and nature summer campWe 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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