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Connecting Children of Diverse Backgrounds with the Outdoors

By Amy Diiullo | January 19, 2018

“It’s more than just this simplistic concept of seeing more color on the trails. It’s about getting people out and embracing the outdoors as a lifestyle, in a way that…

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5 Tips & Tricks For Skiing with Kids

By Amy Diiullo | January 3, 2018

When you’re teaching a child something new, one of the most important things you can do is provide a positive introduction to the sport. Here are 5 Tips & Tricks for…

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Holiday Gift Idea: The Gift of Summer Camp

By Amy Diiullo | December 13, 2017

Every year, my parents ask me what my kids want for Christmas. Of course there are plenty of toys, games and holiday gift ideas on their ever-growing wish lists that…

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Adventure Grant Winner: 4 Important Things Learned Traveling in New Zealand

By Amy Diiullo | July 28, 2017

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…

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Nurturing Nature: Why I Became an Avid4 Adventure Educator

By Amy Diiullo | April 18, 2017

Bringing the power of the outdoors to kids from ages three to seventeen is a mission Avid4 Adventure takes very seriously. Our seasoned Adventure Educators are charged with bringing our…

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Mentoring Young Women to Empower the Next Generation of Leaders

By Amy Diiullo | April 12, 2017

How mentoring can empower a new generation of women leaders.In our best efforts to guide youth to becoming meaningful leaders in their lives, we can employ many useful tools which…

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JANUARY 19
Connecting Children of Diverse Backgrounds with the Outdoors
JANUARY 3
5 Tips & Tricks For Skiing with Kids
DECEMBER 13
Holiday Gift Idea: The Gift of Summer Camp
JULY 28
Adventure Grant Winner: 4 Important Things Learned Traveling in New Zealand
APRIL 18
Nurturing Nature: Why I Became an Avid4 Adventure Educator
APRIL 12
Mentoring Young Women to Empower the Next Generation of Leaders

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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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December 2
Holiday Gift Ideas to Get the Whole Family Outdoors!

With the holidays just around the corner, gift ideas are likely on most parents’ minds. And while few kids would object to material goodness like video games, character toys or a wardrobe update, here at Avid4 Adventure, we have a special place in our hearts for the kinds of holiday gift ideas that get the whole … Read More

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March 24
4 springtime Colorado outdoor activities for the entire family

Spring . . . the indecisive season Ahhh, springtime in Colorado.  Let’s face it, this season has multiple personalities.  In the shoe farm next to my front door, boots and flip-flops happily co-exist just waiting to see which I’ll choose given the day’s weather.  And, actually, on any given day, there’s a good chance I’ll … Read More

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