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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/DSC_0282EDIT-1.jpg)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/camping-with-kids) April 14, 2021 ###### [How to Survive Camping with Kids… and Actually Enjoy It. (Seriously.)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/camping-with-kids) Share This [Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/camping-with-kids&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&text=Avid4%20Adventure%20Journal%20|%20California%20Family%20Adventures&tw_p=tweetbutton&url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/camping-with-kids) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/camping-with-kids&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/camping-with-kids) [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/camping-with-kids&media=https://f.hubspotusercontent30.net/hubfs/524285/DSC_0282EDIT-1.jpg) [![](https://blog.avid4.com/hubfs/DSC_0282EDIT-1.jpg)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/camping-with-kids) We've said it over and over: getting [outside with your family](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/5-essentials-for-planning-kid-friendly-adventures) is one of the best things you can do for your mind, body and spirit. That said, we also understand that camping—that age-old ritual of packing the car full to capacity with gear, food and reluctant kids and driving off to an outdoor paradise full of biting bugs, far-off bathroom facilities and, again, those reluctant kids—can be, quite frankly, the worst. Camping with kids can be challenging (to say the least) but it's so important to get outside as a family. Outdoor family adventures can be enjoyable with a just little planning.  [Read More](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/camping-with-kids) Topics: [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/tips-and-tricks) [Colorado Family Adventures](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/colorado-family-adventures) [California Family Adventures](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/california-family-adventures) [Featured](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/featured) [![](https://blog.avid4.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(1).png)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/helping-kids-stay-active-outside-year-round) August 19, 2019 ###### [Helping Kids Stay Active Outside Year Round](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/helping-kids-stay-active-outside-year-round) Share This [Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/helping-kids-stay-active-outside-year-round&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&text=Avid4%20Adventure%20Journal%20|%20California%20Family%20Adventures&tw_p=tweetbutton&url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/helping-kids-stay-active-outside-year-round) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/helping-kids-stay-active-outside-year-round&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/helping-kids-stay-active-outside-year-round) [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/helping-kids-stay-active-outside-year-round&media=https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/524285/Untitled%20design%20%281%29.png) [![](https://blog.avid4.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(1).png)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/helping-kids-stay-active-outside-year-round) # Helping Kids Stay Active Outside Year Round Does outdoor adventure have to end after the [summer camp](https://avid4.com) season is over? No! In fact, the adventure is just beginning. Summer camp can help your child to learn skills and feel excited about getting outside. However, that doesn’t mean it all has to end once August rolls around. In fact, the adventure is only beginning for your child and with endless possibilities for exploration all year long. Here then are some thoughts for helping kids stay active outdoors after summer camp. [Read More](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/helping-kids-stay-active-outside-year-round) Topics: [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/tips-and-tricks) [Colorado Family Adventures](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/colorado-family-adventures) [California Family Adventures](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/california-family-adventures) [![](https://blog.avid4.com/hubfs/AVID4_Mill_Valley_210-1.jpg)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/cooking-outdoors-with-kids-a-few-bites-of-dirt-never-hurt-anyone) July 15, 2019 ###### [Cooking Outdoors with Kids: (+ Recipes)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/cooking-outdoors-with-kids-a-few-bites-of-dirt-never-hurt-anyone) Share This [Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/cooking-outdoors-with-kids-a-few-bites-of-dirt-never-hurt-anyone&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&text=Avid4%20Adventure%20Journal%20|%20California%20Family%20Adventures&tw_p=tweetbutton&url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/cooking-outdoors-with-kids-a-few-bites-of-dirt-never-hurt-anyone) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/cooking-outdoors-with-kids-a-few-bites-of-dirt-never-hurt-anyone&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/cooking-outdoors-with-kids-a-few-bites-of-dirt-never-hurt-anyone) [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/cooking-outdoors-with-kids-a-few-bites-of-dirt-never-hurt-anyone&media=https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/524285/AVID4_Mill_Valley_210-1.jpg) [![](https://blog.avid4.com/hubfs/AVID4_Mill_Valley_210-1.jpg)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/cooking-outdoors-with-kids-a-few-bites-of-dirt-never-hurt-anyone) # Cooking Outdoors with Kids: A Few Bites of Dirt Never Hurt (+ Recipes) [Read More](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/cooking-outdoors-with-kids-a-few-bites-of-dirt-never-hurt-anyone) Topics: [Colorado Family Adventures](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/colorado-family-adventures) [California Family Adventures](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/california-family-adventures) [Skills Learned at Summer Camp](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/skills-learned-at-summer-camp) [Cooking Outdoors](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/cooking-outdoors) [![](https://blog.avid4.com/hubfs/201607-4049-avid-1.jpg)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/5-essentials-for-planning-kid-friendly-adventures) April 8, 2019 ###### [5 Essentials for Planning Kid-Friendly Adventures](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/5-essentials-for-planning-kid-friendly-adventures) Share This [Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/5-essentials-for-planning-kid-friendly-adventures&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&text=Avid4%20Adventure%20Journal%20|%20California%20Family%20Adventures&tw_p=tweetbutton&url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/5-essentials-for-planning-kid-friendly-adventures) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/5-essentials-for-planning-kid-friendly-adventures&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/5-essentials-for-planning-kid-friendly-adventures) [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/5-essentials-for-planning-kid-friendly-adventures&media=https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/524285/201607-4049-avid-1.jpg) [![](https://blog.avid4.com/hubfs/201607-4049-avid-1.jpg)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/5-essentials-for-planning-kid-friendly-adventures) # 5 Essentials for Planning Kid-Friendly Adventures “I want to go outside!” Those are words that every [Avid4 Adventure](https://avid4.com) parent loves to hear from their kids. However, planning your own adventures isn’t always easy. It’s seems like there are so many factors involved, not just simply where to go. If you want to keep encouraging your kids to get “Outside for Life” consider these 5 essentials for kid-friendly adventures. [Read More](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/5-essentials-for-planning-kid-friendly-adventures) Topics: [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/tips-and-tricks) [Colorado Family Adventures](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/colorado-family-adventures) [California Family Adventures](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/topic/california-family-adventures) [![](https://blog.avid4.com/hubfs/IN.jpg)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/family-outdoor-adventures-in-the-bay-area) April 19, 2018 ###### [Family Outdoor Adventures in the Bay Area](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/family-outdoor-adventures-in-the-bay-area) Share This [Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/family-outdoor-adventures-in-the-bay-area&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&text=Avid4%20Adventure%20Journal%20|%20California%20Family%20Adventures&tw_p=tweetbutton&url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/family-outdoor-adventures-in-the-bay-area) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/family-outdoor-adventures-in-the-bay-area&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/family-outdoor-adventures-in-the-bay-area) [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blog.avid4.com/blog/family-outdoor-adventures-in-the-bay-area&media=https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/524285/IN.jpg) [![](https://blog.avid4.com/hubfs/IN.jpg)](https://blog.avid4.com/blog/family-outdoor-adventures-in-the-bay-area) When it comes to incredible access to outdoor recreational activities of all shapes and sizes, there's nowhere quite like the Bay Area. 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