To me, being outdoors has always been about both connecting with other people and learning about myself. When I was growing up, that is what my formative outdoor experiences were based around. Going on camping trips with my family or going to overnight camp with friends were about using the time and space that being in nature gives us to form bonds with and learn more about other people, and to discover things about myself. There was no project to send, no summit to reach. The only objective to achieve was just being outside. - A blog post by Ethan Gillett, 2015

Each year, Avid4 Adventure awards an Adventure Grant to one returning outdoor educator by providing an opportunity of a lifetime: one roundtrip ticket anywhere in the world plus an additional $500 stipend for their dream adventure! Last year our winner, Katie Riley, chose to travel to New Zealand to hike, bike, paddle and ride horses through it's National Parks. The benefits of working for Avid4 Adventure make it way better than typical summer jobs.

5 Tips to Help Limit Screen Time for Kids

We know our kids spend too much time looking at screens. And the negative effects of all that screen time for kids—from decreasing their ability to concentrate to increasing their risk of type 2 diabetes—are well documented. So how do we help our kids unplug and do something we know is great for them instead? Well, you could start by checking out our empowering summer camps where we help kids choose active, outdoor lifestyles.

You probably already know that Colorado Mountain Camp (CMC) is an immersive overnight camp experience that introduces kids to a range of skill-building, confidence-bolstering outdoor adventures. But what you may not know about is the other side of CMC: the quintessential overnight camp traditions and unforgettable ceremonies that make up our camp culture—some passed down from year to year, and others each new batch of campers can leave their personal stamp on.

==Oh, the places you'll go....at camp this summer! We're sharing our favorite local outdoor recreation areas in Colorado for the whole family so you can get outdoors and get active at the places we travel to at camp during the summer! These Colorado outdoor recreation areas are just the beginning of an active lifestyle.