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title: The benefits of risk in outdoor adventure and risk management
description: All outdoor adventure activities have inherent risks. What you may or may not realize is risk also comes with built-in benefits. Read more to hear what our CEO, Paul Dreyer has to say about the benefits of risk when it comes to outdoor adventure and risk management.
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# [The benefits of risk in outdoor adventure and risk management](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/the-benefits-of-risk-in-outdoor-adventure)

 Written by [Paul Dreyer](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/author/paul-dreyer) | January 14, 2019

# The Benefits of Risk in Outdoor Adventure

Many parents recognize the importance of “risky” play yet still worry about the possibility of injury. We understand and empathize. At Avid4 Adventure, we also recognize the benefits of risky play, and it’s our job to appropriately manage the risks and teach kids to intelligently navigate risk.

Avid4 Adventure is all about FUN and LEARNING. However, all outdoor adventure activities, including those offered by Avid4 Adventure, have inherent risks. What you may or may not realize is risk also comes with built-in benefits. **Having reasonable, communicated, and calculated risks encourages personal responsibility, increases self-confidence, builds judgment, and leads to a sense of accomplishment.** Some of the inherent risks that exist in our camp environments are considered a necessary and valued aspect of our programs. One of our goals is to **transform your children into risk managers.**

## **But HOW do we manage risk with outdoor adventure (and teach kids to do the same)?!**

**Here is a partial list...**

- **WRITTEN PROTOCOLS**

- **TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS**

- **EQUIPMENT**

- **PROGRAM STRUCTURE **

- **REFLECTION & LEARNING**

Yes, we want to lean into risk. And, we are also committed to managing the big risks and remaining “challenge by choice” for campers. We believe in fostering a Growth Mindset, not a fixed mindset; it’s much more important to have a great time than it is to “reach the top.”

**Questions about Risk Management at Avid4?** Email our CEO, [Paul Dreyer](mailto:paul@avid4.com).

**Would you like to learn more about Avid4 Adventure camps?**

 

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