A look into Avid4 Adventure
Mission Statement
At Avid4 Adventure for kids in Colorado and California, we teach every kid—from first-time adventurers to experienced athletes, from pre-K through 12th grade—how fun and empowering being active outdoors can be. As they hike, bike, climb and paddle, kids build lasting skills and newfound confidence, igniting a passion for being active that lasts their whole lives. |
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What they offer |
How they do it |
At Avid4 Adventure, we’re on a mission to get kids excited and empowered by outdoor adventure so they stay active for the rest of their lives. Our day camps support kids to build deep reserves of confidence and judgement through biking, climbing, hiking, paddling, and more. For entering pre-K-7th graders located in Northern California and Colorado, our day camps are carefully customized to kids’ ages and ability levels.
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Ask any Avid parent what sets us apart, and they'll all say the same thing: our incredible staff. Out instructors are educators, mentors, and experienced adventurers with impressive credentials-but what you'll love most is the way the connect with your kids, nurturing them as they push their boundaries and inspiring them to grow.
Where they do itWhen it comes to outdoor adventure, there's no substitute for the real thing. That's why, once the kids are old enough, we transport them to nearby peaks, trails, and bodies of water to adventure in authentic settings-and discover local recreation areas they can keep coming back to. Our professional-quality gear is authentic too, so kids learn how real mountain biking, kayaking, and climbing are supposed to feel.
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Avid4 Adventure was born out of my desire to give kids a love of outdoor activity and to ensure the future caretaking of our planet. With declining youth participation in sports, decreasing physical education budgets in schools and increasing screen time, I saw a need not just to get kids outside, but to set them on a trajectory of lifelong outdoor adventure and stewardship. Being active outdoors is not only good for kids physically. Outdoor experiences are powerful and empowering. They are punctuation points in our lives that shape our confidence and character. Our camps give kids both a place to start and plenty of room to grow outdoors as they build skills in a wide range adventure sports, including mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, rock climbing and paddling. From helping a 3-year-old achieve better balance on a strider to teaching a 12-year-old to navigate single track terrain, we build kids’ skills, confidence, grit and determination, teaching a new generation of adventurers to thrive in the outdoors.
– David Secunda, Founder
David Secunda climbing El Capitan
Core Values
Live Fun
We believe that being outdoors creates joy. We support kids and teens, their families and our peers to adventure exuberantly out in the world. Live Environmentally Connected We create environmental stewards. We walk our talk by minimizing the environmental impact of our programs, teaching Leave No Trace principles and environmental consciousness. Live Truth First we listen. We notice other people’s uniqueness, goodness and successes and speak of them. We express gratitude. We have meaningful conversations. Live Smart(er) We are committed to training and development. We track and advance campers’ skills and support our staff to develop technical outdoor and business expertise. |
Live Gratitude
In times of success and through times of challenge, we remain grateful. We say “Thank you!” for things both large & small. We try to value all areas of our lives and bring a sense of gratitude to all aspects of work and play. Live Empowered First we ask, “What would you do?” We are confidence builders. We trust others to make good decisions, give them opportunities to lead and encourage positive risk taking. Live Balanced We bridge the passion we have for work with the passion we have for the outdoors, community, family and ourselves, deliberately allocating meaningful time for each. Live Community We create connections. We work, play and volunteer together, inspiring growth through shared adventure. |
Find more information at www.avid4.com