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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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January 18
Avid4 Adventure Camper Story: The Rock Climb that Changed My Life

Hear a first-hand story about a Rock Climb from one of our campers, Katelyn Pratte, 6th Grade. I stood on dry rocky ground, looking up at the top of the cliff. It seemed so far off. ‘Impossible. Impossible. Impossible!’ I told myself. My 3rd day of rock-climbing, and I still hadn’t reached to top of any … Read More

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March 21
Building Outdoor Skills Through Repetition

Like many families with young kids, we don’t have a lot of free time. So naturally, making an effort to get the kids outdoors is something we have to prioritize and schedule! Not only do we have fun getting outside together, but we’ve discovered that practice and repetition are necessary for our kids to master … Read More

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