--- title: Avid4 Adventure Journal (6) description: (6) --- **[What's new about camp in 2024?](https://avid4.com/2024)** [COVID RESPONSE](https://avid4.com/summer-updates/covid-19-policies) [Login](https://campsself.active.com/Avid4AdventureNew) [Store](https://gear.avid4.com/) [Help Center](https://help.avid4.com/help) ![](https://avid4.com/wp-content/themes/avid-v3/images/mobile-menu-open.svg) ![](https://avid4.com/wp-content/themes/avid-v3/images/mobile-menu-close.svg) [![](https://avid4.com/img/avid-logo.png)](https://avid4.com/) ![](https://avid4.com/wp-content/themes/avid-v3/images/mobile-logo.svg) CAMPS LOCATIONS ABOUT US JOBS [![](https://avid4.com/wp-content/themes/avid-v3/images/camp.png) NEW CAMPS ![](https://avid4.com/wp-content/themes/avid-v3/images/camp.png)](https://avid4.com/programs-overview/) CAMPS - [Camps](https://avid4.com/programs-overview) - [Day Camps](https://avid4.com/day-camps) - [Camp At Home](https://avid4.com/camp-at-home) - [Camp On The Go](https://avid4.com/camp-on-the-go) - 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[Colorado](https://avid4.com/colorado-camps) - [Boulder](https://avid4.com/colorado-boulder-camps) - [Castle Rock](https://avid4.com/colorado-castle-rock-camps) - [Colorado Springs](https://avid4.com/colorado-colorado-springs-camps) - [Denver, Greenwood](https://avid4.com/colorado-greenwood-camps) - [Denver, Lowry](https://avid4.com/colorado-lowry-camps) - [Denver, Central Park](https://avid4.com/colorado-central-park-camps) - [Denver, Wash Park](https://avid4.com/colorado-wash-park-camps) - [Golden](https://avid4.com/colorado-golden-camps) - [Highlands Ranch](https://avid4.com/colorado-highlands-ranch-camps) - [Lafayette](https://avid4.com/colorado-lafayette-camps) - [Superior](https://avid4.com/colorado-superior-camps) - [California](https://avid4.com/california-camps) - [Burlingame](https://avid4.com/california-burlingame-camps) - [Mill Valley](https://avid4.com/california-mill-valley-camps) - [Oakland](https://avid4.com/california-oakland-camps) - [Orinda](https://avid4.com/california-orinda-camps) - [Palo Alto](https://avid4.com/california-palo-alto-camps) - [Santa Rosa](https://avid4.com/california-santa-rosa-camps) - [Oregon](https://avid4.com/oregon-camps) - [Bend](https://avid4.com/oregon-bend-camps) - [Portland](https://avid4.com/oregon-portland-camps) ABOUT US - [About Us](https://avid4.com/about-us/) - [Inclusivity](https://avid4.com/culture-of-inclusivity/) - [Auction Donation Request](https://avid4.com/auction-donation-request/) - [Leadership](https://avid4.com/about-us/leadership-team-2/) - [Press](https://avid4.com/about-us/press/) - [Financial Assistance](https://avid4.com/scholarship/) - [Partners](https://avid4.com/about-us/partners/) - [Jobs](https://avid4.com/jobs/summer-jobs-overview) JOBS - [Why Work With Us](https://avid4.com/jobs/summer-jobs-overview/) - [Compensation](https://avid4.com/jobs/compensation/) - [Inclusivity](https://avid4.com/culture-of-inclusivity/) - [FAQs](https://avid4.com/jobs/faqs/) - [Positions](https://avid.workbrightats.com/jobs/) - [Staff Portal](https://help.avid4.com/help/staff-portal?_ga=2.139532913.379522487.1606095775-1720513239.1604422259) - 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[Day Camps](https://avid4.com/day-camps) - [Camp At Home](https://avid4.com/camp-at-home) - [Camp On The Go](https://avid4.com/camp-on-the-go) - [Valmont Bike Park](https://avid4.com/colorado-boulder-valmont-bike-park-camps-day) ### [Overnight Camps](https://avid4.com/overnight-camps) - [Expeditions](https://avid4.com/expedition-camps) - [Resident Camps](https://avid4.com/resident-camps) ### [Grades](https://avid4.com/programs-overview) - [PreK - K](https://avid4.com/programs-overview?grade%5B0%5D=pre-k&grade%5B1%5D=k&date_range) - [1st - 2nd Grade](https://avid4.com/programs-overview?grade%5B0%5D=1&grade%5B1%5D=2&date_range) - [3rd - 4th Grade](https://avid4.com/programs-overview?grade%5B0%5D=3&grade%5B1%5D=4&date_range) - [5th - 6th Grade](https://avid4.com/programs-overview?grade%5B0%5D=5&grade%5B1%5D=6&date_range) - [7th - 8th Grade](https://avid4.com/programs-overview?grade%5B0%5D=7&grade%5B1%5D=8&date_range) - [9th - 10th Grade](https://avid4.com/programs-overview?grade%5B0%5D=9&grade%5B1%5D=10&date_range) - [11th - 12th Grade](https://avid4.com/programs-overview?grade%5B0%5D=11&grade%5B1%5D=12&date_range) ### [See All Camps](https://avid4.com/programs-overview) ### Overnight Camps - [Colorado, Boulder Area](https://avid4.com/colorado-boulder-expeditions) - [Colorado, Mt. Evans](https://avid4.com/mt-evans-camps) - [Colorado, Windy Peak](https://avid4.com/windy-peak-camps) - [California, East Bay](https://avid4.com/california-sly-park-expeditions) - [Oregon, Portland](https://avid4.com/oregon-portland-expeditions) - [Wyoming, Curt Gowdy](https://avid4.com/wyoming-curt-gowdy-expeditions) ### [Colorado](https://avid4.com/colorado-camps) - [Boulder](https://avid4.com/colorado-boulder-camps) - [Castle Rock](https://avid4.com/colorado-castle-rock-camps) - [Colorado Springs](https://avid4.com/colorado-colorado-springs-camps) - [Denver, Greenwood](https://avid4.com/colorado-greenwood-camps) - [Denver, Lowry](https://avid4.com/colorado-lowry-camps) - [Denver, Central Park](https://avid4.com/colorado-central-park-camps) - [Denver, Wash Park](https://avid4.com/colorado-wash-park-camps) - [Golden](https://avid4.com//colorado-golden-camps) - [Highlands Ranch](https://avid4.com/colorado-highlands-ranch-camps) - [Lafayette](https://avid4.com/colorado-lafayette-camps) - [Superior](https://avid4.com/colorado-superior-camps) ### [California](https://avid4.com/california-camps) - [Burlingame](https://avid4.com/california-burlingame-camps) - [Mill Valley](https://avid4.com/california-mill-valley-camps) - [Oakland](https://avid4.com/california-oakland-camps) - [Orinda](https://avid4.com/california-orinda-camps) - [Palo Alto](https://avid4.com/california-palo-alto-camps) - [Santa Rosa](https://avid4.com/california-santa-rosa-camps) ### [Oregon](https://avid4.com/oregon-camps) - [Bend](https://avid4.com/oregon-bend-camps) - [Portland](https://avid4.com/oregon-portland-camps) ### Our Core Values - [Live Fun](https://avid4.com/about-us/#corevalues) - [Live Environment](https://avid4.com/about-us/#corevalues) - [Live Truth](https://avid4.com/about-us/#corevalues) - [Live Smart(er)](https://avid4.com/about-us/#corevalues) - [Live Gratitude](https://avid4.com/about-us/#corevalues) - [Live Empowered](https://avid4.com/about-us/#corevalues) - [Live Balanced](https://avid4.com/about-us/#corevalues) - [Live Community](https://avid4.com/about-us/#corevalues) - [About Us](https://avid4.com/about-us) - [Inclusivity](https://avid4.com/culture-of-inclusivity) - [Auction Donation Request](https://avid4.com/auction-donation-request/) - [Leadership](https://avid4.com/about-us/leadership-team-2) - [Press](https://avid4.com/about-us/press) - [Financial Assistance](https://avid4.com/scholarship) - [Partners](https://avid4.com/about-us/partners) - [Jobs](https://avid4.com/jobs/summer-jobs-overview) ### Need Help? - [Housing Resources](https://avid4.com/jobs/instructor-housing-options/) - [College Interns](https://avid4.com/jobs/college-internships/) - [Why Work With Us](https://avid4.com/jobs/summer-jobs-overview/) - [Compensation](https://avid4.com/jobs/compensation/) - [Inclusivity](https://avid4.com/culture-of-inclusivity/) - [FAQs](https://avid4.com/jobs/faqs/) - [Positions](https://avid.workbrightats.com/jobs/) - [Staff Portal](https://help.avid4.com/help/staff-portal) [Day](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/page/6#finder-day) [Resident](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/page/6#finder-overnight) [Expedition](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/page/6#finder-expedition) Pre-K K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Burlingame Mill Valley Moraga Oakland Palo Alto Boulder Boulder - Valmont Castle Rock Colorado Springs Denver - Greenwood Village Denver - Lowry Denver - Stapleton Denver - Washington Park Golden Highlands Ranch Lafayette Superior Portland Go Grade Entering 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Go Grade Entering 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th Go # Blog listing page ## Featured Posts ##### [April 14, 2021 How to Survive Camping with Kids… and Actually Enjoy It. (Seriously.)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/camping-with-kids) ##### [March 22, 2020 COVID-19 Resources for Parents](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/covid-19-resources-for-parents) ##### [March 18, 2019 Overnight Camp Video Series - Founder, Dave Secunda Shares Valuable Message from Parent](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/overnight-camp-video-series-founder-dave-secuda-shares-valuable-message) ##### [January 23, 2019 Forbes Features Avid4 Adventure: Key to Success is High-Quality Staff](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/forbes-featured-article-starring-avid4-adventure) [![](https://blog.avid4.com/hubfs/Water%20bottle.jpg)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/what-to-bring-to-summer-day-camp-the-five-avid4-adventure-essentials) October 22, 2020 ###### [What to Bring to Summer Day Camp: The Five Essentials](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/what-to-bring-to-summer-day-camp-the-five-avid4-adventure-essentials) Share This [Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/what-to-bring-to-summer-day-camp-the-five-avid4-adventure-essentials&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&text=Avid4%20Adventure%20Journal%20(6)&tw_p=tweetbutton&url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/what-to-bring-to-summer-day-camp-the-five-avid4-adventure-essentials) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/what-to-bring-to-summer-day-camp-the-five-avid4-adventure-essentials&display=popup&ref=plugin&src=like&kid_directed_site=0) [Google Plus](https://plus.google.com/share?app=110&url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/what-to-bring-to-summer-day-camp-the-five-avid4-adventure-essentials) [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/what-to-bring-to-summer-day-camp-the-five-avid4-adventure-essentials&media=https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/524285/Water%20bottle.jpg) [![](https://blog.avid4.com/hubfs/Water%20bottle.jpg)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/what-to-bring-to-summer-day-camp-the-five-avid4-adventure-essentials) Let’s face it—the excitement for any kid going to camp for the first time never revolves around packing. Most kids, I’ve found, just want to be outside, be with their friends, and learn new things. But to do that takes just a little preparation. And we know that as a parent you've got a million other things to do, so we’ve boiled down the basics for you here, from the usual 10 essentials to our top five ingredients for the recipe of a great camp day. (If you like this article, check out other ‘essentials’ for [planning adventures for kids](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/5-essentials-for-planning-kid-friendly-adventures).) [Read More](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/what-to-bring-to-summer-day-camp-the-five-avid4-adventure-essentials) Topics: [What to Bring](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/what-to-bring) [Day Camp](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/day-camp) [![](https://blog.avid4.com/hubfs/Golden%26Wash_Week8_7-16-31-1.jpg)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/avid4-adventure-day-camps-sneak-peek-safety-skills-memories-more) October 22, 2020 ###### [Day Camp Sneak Peek: Safety, Skills, Memories & More](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/avid4-adventure-day-camps-sneak-peek-safety-skills-memories-more) Share This [Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/avid4-adventure-day-camps-sneak-peek-safety-skills-memories-more&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&text=Avid4%20Adventure%20Journal%20(6)&tw_p=tweetbutton&url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/avid4-adventure-day-camps-sneak-peek-safety-skills-memories-more) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/avid4-adventure-day-camps-sneak-peek-safety-skills-memories-more&display=popup&ref=plugin&src=like&kid_directed_site=0) [Google Plus](https://plus.google.com/share?app=110&url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/avid4-adventure-day-camps-sneak-peek-safety-skills-memories-more) [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/avid4-adventure-day-camps-sneak-peek-safety-skills-memories-more&media=https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/524285/Golden&Wash_Week8_7-16-31-1.jpg) [![](https://blog.avid4.com/hubfs/Golden%26Wash_Week8_7-16-31-1.jpg)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/avid4-adventure-day-camps-sneak-peek-safety-skills-memories-more) So, you’ve heard about [Avid4 Adventure](https://avid4.com/) and are thinking of signing your child up for the program. Yet, like any good parent, you want to do your homework first. When you visit the Avid4 website, the first thing you see are smiling children outdoors. They are clearly having fun and doing adventurous things. However, is that really what camp is like? Actually, it’s more! If you’re considering sending your child to camp, here's what a day in the life of your child at [Avid4 day camp](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/avid4-adventure-day-camps-what-you-need-to-know) would look like. [Read More](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/avid4-adventure-day-camps-sneak-peek-safety-skills-memories-more) Topics: [Skills Learned at Summer Camp](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/skills-learned-at-summer-camp) [Day Camp](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/day-camp) [![](https://blog.avid4.com/hubfs/DSC_0569-1.jpg)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/an-open-letter-to-kids-during-covid-19) October 15, 2020 ###### [You Are Not Alone: An Open Letter to Kids During Covid-19](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/an-open-letter-to-kids-during-covid-19) Share This [Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/an-open-letter-to-kids-during-covid-19&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&text=Avid4%20Adventure%20Journal%20(6)&tw_p=tweetbutton&url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/an-open-letter-to-kids-during-covid-19) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/an-open-letter-to-kids-during-covid-19&display=popup&ref=plugin&src=like&kid_directed_site=0) [Google Plus](https://plus.google.com/share?app=110&url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/an-open-letter-to-kids-during-covid-19) [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/an-open-letter-to-kids-during-covid-19&media=https://f.hubspotusercontent30.net/hubfs/524285/DSC_0569-1.jpg) [![](https://blog.avid4.com/hubfs/DSC_0569-1.jpg)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/an-open-letter-to-kids-during-covid-19) Before we begin, Cassidy Morris has been working with Avid4 Adventure since 2018 where she started as a day camp instructor working with kids ages 3 - 13. She has since worked as the Operations Supervisor in Denver, helped with online programs and regularly contributes to our blog. We encourage you to read this letter from Cassidy with your child and use this time as an opportunity to check in with them to see how they are doing. [Read More](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/an-open-letter-to-kids-during-covid-19) Topics: [COVID-19](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/covid-19) [![](https://blog.avid4.com/hubfs/IMG_1441-1.jpg)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/a-glimpse-into-the-lives-of-our-amazing-summer-camp-staff) October 14, 2020 ###### [A Glimpse Into the Lives of Our Amazing Summer Camp Staff](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/a-glimpse-into-the-lives-of-our-amazing-summer-camp-staff) Share This [Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/a-glimpse-into-the-lives-of-our-amazing-summer-camp-staff&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&text=Avid4%20Adventure%20Journal%20(6)&tw_p=tweetbutton&url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/a-glimpse-into-the-lives-of-our-amazing-summer-camp-staff) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/a-glimpse-into-the-lives-of-our-amazing-summer-camp-staff&display=popup&ref=plugin&src=like&kid_directed_site=0) [Google Plus](https://plus.google.com/share?app=110&url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/a-glimpse-into-the-lives-of-our-amazing-summer-camp-staff) [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/a-glimpse-into-the-lives-of-our-amazing-summer-camp-staff&media=https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/524285/IMG_1441-1.jpg) [![](https://blog.avid4.com/hubfs/IMG_1441-1.jpg)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/a-glimpse-into-the-lives-of-our-amazing-summer-camp-staff) We say this a lot—[our staff are truly special](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/forbes-featured-article-starring-avid4-adventure). At most other summer camps, there are not many requirements for prospective candidates and staff are typically between the ages of 16-18. Standard qualifications usually include having prior experience with kids, being able to lead a group of kids, and implement planned curriculum and activities. [Read More](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/a-glimpse-into-the-lives-of-our-amazing-summer-camp-staff) Topics: [Working for Avid4 Adventure](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/working-for-avid4-adventure) [![](https://blog.avid4.com/hubfs/Avid_Lowry_Adventure_Hike2%20(1)-1.jpg)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/best-free-apps-for-families-to-get-outdoors) October 9, 2020 ###### [Best Free Outdoor Apps for Families](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/best-free-apps-for-families-to-get-outdoors) Share This [Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/best-free-apps-for-families-to-get-outdoors&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&text=Avid4%20Adventure%20Journal%20(6)&tw_p=tweetbutton&url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/best-free-apps-for-families-to-get-outdoors) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/best-free-apps-for-families-to-get-outdoors&display=popup&ref=plugin&src=like&kid_directed_site=0) [Google Plus](https://plus.google.com/share?app=110&url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/best-free-apps-for-families-to-get-outdoors) [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/best-free-apps-for-families-to-get-outdoors&media=https://f.hubspotusercontent30.net/hubfs/524285/Avid_Lowry_Adventure_Hike2%20%281%29-1.jpg) [![](https://blog.avid4.com/hubfs/Avid_Lowry_Adventure_Hike2%20(1)-1.jpg)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/best-free-apps-for-families-to-get-outdoors) I don’t know about you, but this year I’ve found myself spending mindless hours playing on my phone with no end-game. Just mindlessly browsing when I could be productive. Sound familiar? With our minds constantly drawn to the glaring screens of our mobile devices, it's important that we focus at least some of our time off of social media and other superfluous apps and focus on ways to get outdoors. 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