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Why Overnight Summer Camp Is Important
Is Adventure Camp Right for My Unadventurous or Cautious Kid?
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The Importance of Adventure Education (Even for the Unadventurous)
A Director’s Guide: How to Convince Your Parents to Send You to Overnight Camp
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Are You Taking Enough Risks?
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Supporting Kids With Disabilities at Summer Camp
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Reflecting Back on the 2019 Summer Camp Season
How to Start a Conversation About Inclusive Language with Your Child
Helping Kids Stay Active Outside Year Round
Kids Overcoming Fear: Inspiring Outdoor Adventures that Will Give You Goosebumps
Looking Beyond Fun: Feeling Included is What Really Matters to Kids
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5 Essentials for Planning Kid-Friendly Adventures
How to Take Care of Public Lands: Four Questions to Ask Yourself
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Overnight Camp Video Series - Expeditions, 5th-11th Graders Sleep Under the Stars
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Not Just Knots and Paddle Strokes — Transferable Skills Kids Learn at Summer Camp
Three Ways Outdoor Adventure May Benefit a Child's Mental Health
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Forbes Features Avid4 Adventure: Key to Success is High-Quality Staff
The benefits of risk in outdoor adventure and risk management
Public Lands: What are they & how can we enjoy them?
The Best Part of Falling Down
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Real Outdoor Skills at Age 6
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Hello Portland! Avid4 Adventure is coming to Oregon in 2019
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Tips and Tricks for Getting Your Family Outdoors, Active and Healthy
Mentoring Young Women to Empower the Next Generation of Leaders
Leave No Trace: What It Is And Why It’s Important
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Summer Camp From a Parent’s Perspective
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In Loving Memory of Ethan Gillett
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