Our campers explore the meaning of grit. “Grit is hardcore and awesome,” says 5-year-old Avid4 Adventure camper Cedra Crews. “Dirty and amazing.” Grit is one of those intangible character qualities that Avid seems to give kids when they’re not even looking. The nature of adventure sports—the determination they demand, the confidence they inspire and the … Read More
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Avid4 Adventure Outdoor Adventure Camp benefits of outdoor activities Confidence building getting kids outside healthy families Healthy Kids kids and confidence kids outdoor activities outdoor skill building summer campTake 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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Avid4 Adventure Outdoor Adventure Camp benefits of outdoor activities camp preparation getting kids outside kids outdoor activities summer campNot all risks are bad: Why we shouldn’t bubble wrap our kids There was a time when my son, Jack, banned me from the skateboard park. Yes, banned. It could be because I constantly gasped and hollered, “Are you OK, sweetie” when he fell, which was a lot. To be fair, I was an equal-opportunity … Read More
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