July 15

Win free 2016 day camp

Who doesn’t want to be a winner?! You know Avid4 Adventure’s mission is to empower kids to lead active, outdoor lifestyles.  Actually, we want to see entire families outside and having fun!  We love seeing kids exploring, discovering, gaining confidence and learning why being outdoors is so spectacular!  We know you believe this, too, which … Read More

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June 4

5 things to do to get ready for camp

Summer camp prep & survival guide Think back to early in the new year, and you were so proud you registered your child for summer camp instead of scrambling at the last minute as usual.  (Ummmm, that’s not just me, right?)  In your mind, camp was months and months away.  Well, you were right, but … Read More

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June 3

6 things to do to support positive risk taking in kids

Not 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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April 13

A Crash Course in Camp-For Parents

With so many choices, what should you find out about a summer camp before sending your child? All parents want to choose the best and safest experiences for their child. Here are ten questions that you should ask before enrollment:   Is this camp Accredited by the American Camp Association or other nationally recognized accrediting … Read More

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March 12

Leave No Trace: What it is and why it’s important

If 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

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March 10

Colorado Mountain Camp – Permitting for Summer 2015 Expeditions

Rocky 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

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December 17

Cool Colorado Family Adventures

The days are getting shorter, temperatures are falling, and hibernation might sound intriguing. Fight through the urge to retreat indoors because winter doesn’t mean your adventures have to stop. On the contrary, bundle up, get outside and enjoy activities that no other season offers or in quite the same way. Maybe your kids are on … 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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