--- title: Avid4 Adventure Journal | Benefits of Outdoor Adventure (2) description: Benefits of Outdoor Adventure | (2) --- **[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) - 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(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/Golden%26Wash_Week8_7-19-77-1.jpg)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/three-ways-outdoor-adventure-boosts-mindfulness) February 10, 2020 ###### [Three Ways Outdoor Adventure Boosts Mindfulness](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/three-ways-outdoor-adventure-boosts-mindfulness) Share This [Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/three-ways-outdoor-adventure-boosts-mindfulness&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&text=Avid4%20Adventure%20Journal%20|%20Benefits%20of%20Outdoor%20Adventure%20(2)&tw_p=tweetbutton&url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/three-ways-outdoor-adventure-boosts-mindfulness) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/three-ways-outdoor-adventure-boosts-mindfulness&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/three-ways-outdoor-adventure-boosts-mindfulness) [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/three-ways-outdoor-adventure-boosts-mindfulness&media=https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/524285/Golden&Wash_Week8_7-19-77-1.jpg) [![](https://blog.avid4.com/hubfs/Golden%26Wash_Week8_7-19-77-1.jpg)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/three-ways-outdoor-adventure-boosts-mindfulness)   One of the most valuable moments we introduce to kids at [camp](https://avid4.com) is one of mindfulness. We plan our hike days to include silent hikes, where they are encouraged to temporarily leave conversations and focus on the sounds, smells and scenery of the trail. On rock climbing day, we ask them to check in to feel and notice their excitement or nervousness before getting on the wall. We encourage brief periods of silence while kids are on the water so they may observe their surroundings. These moments are invaluable because we teach kids to slow down and take in the present moment—techniques which they can take back into their daily lives where there are constant sources of distraction. [Read More](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/three-ways-outdoor-adventure-boosts-mindfulness) Topics: [Skills Learned at Summer Camp](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/skills-learned-at-summer-camp) [Benefits of Outdoor Adventure](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/benefits-of-outdoor-adventure) [![](https://blog.avid4.com/hubfs/fullsizeoutput_371e-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/a-life-defining-experience-looking-back-on-summer-camp-as-an-adult) July 8, 2019 ###### [A Life-Defining Experience: Looking Back on Summer Camp as an Adult](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/a-life-defining-experience-looking-back-on-summer-camp-as-an-adult) Share This [Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/a-life-defining-experience-looking-back-on-summer-camp-as-an-adult&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&text=Avid4%20Adventure%20Journal%20|%20Benefits%20of%20Outdoor%20Adventure%20(2)&tw_p=tweetbutton&url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/a-life-defining-experience-looking-back-on-summer-camp-as-an-adult) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/a-life-defining-experience-looking-back-on-summer-camp-as-an-adult&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-life-defining-experience-looking-back-on-summer-camp-as-an-adult) [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/a-life-defining-experience-looking-back-on-summer-camp-as-an-adult&media=https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/524285/fullsizeoutput_371e-1-1.jpg) [![](https://blog.avid4.com/hubfs/fullsizeoutput_371e-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/a-life-defining-experience-looking-back-on-summer-camp-as-an-adult) # A Life-Defining Experience: Looking Back on Summer Camp as an Adult [Read More](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/a-life-defining-experience-looking-back-on-summer-camp-as-an-adult) Topics: [Overnight Camp](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/overnight-camp) [Benefits of Outdoor Adventure](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/benefits-of-outdoor-adventure) [Day Camp](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/day-camp) [![](https://blog.avid4.com/hubfs/AVID4_Mill_Valley_295-1.jpg)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/how-team-sports-families-can-be-outdoorsy-families-too) April 24, 2019 ###### [Tips for How Team Sports Families Can Be Outdoorsy Families Too!](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/how-team-sports-families-can-be-outdoorsy-families-too) Share This [Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/how-team-sports-families-can-be-outdoorsy-families-too&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&text=Avid4%20Adventure%20Journal%20|%20Benefits%20of%20Outdoor%20Adventure%20(2)&tw_p=tweetbutton&url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/how-team-sports-families-can-be-outdoorsy-families-too) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/how-team-sports-families-can-be-outdoorsy-families-too&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/how-team-sports-families-can-be-outdoorsy-families-too) [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/how-team-sports-families-can-be-outdoorsy-families-too&media=https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/524285/AVID4_Mill_Valley_295-1.jpg) [![](https://blog.avid4.com/hubfs/AVID4_Mill_Valley_295-1.jpg)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/how-team-sports-families-can-be-outdoorsy-families-too) # Tips for How Team Sports Families Can Be Outdoorsy Families Too! Middle school is a really interesting time to be alive. It’s when you start forming your personhood. Who you might become starts to emerge—and of course—who you might not want to be too. As a middle school teacher, I was witness to so many “aha” moments. 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