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February 19

5 Tips to Help Limit Screen Time for Kids and Rediscover the Outdoors

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? … Read More

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May 2

Moraga Outdoor Recreation for Family Adventures

Here are our local Moraga outdoor recreation suggestions to get your family outdoors and excited about adventure camp this summer! Our mission is to inspire kids to lead active lifestyles, which means staying active even when camp season is not in session.  We encourage a year-round engagement with the outdoors, so we’ve provided a list of … Read More

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April 14

Walnut Creek Outdoor Recreation For Family Adventures

Here are our local Walnut Creek outdoor recreation suggestions to get your family outdoors and excited about adventure camp this summer! Our mission is to inspire kids to lead active lifestyles, which means staying active even when camp season is not in session.  We encourage a year-round engagement with the outdoors, so we’ve provided a … Read More

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April 4

Campbell Outdoor Recreation For Family Adventures

Here are our local Campbell outdoor recreation suggestions to get your family outdoors and excited about adventure camp this summer! Our mission is to inspire kids to lead active lifestyles, which means staying active even when camp season is not in session.  We encourage a year-round engagement with the outdoors, so we’ve provided a list … Read More

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March 8

Santa Cruz Outdoor Recreation For Family Adventures

Here are our local Santa Cruz outdoor recreation suggestions to get your family outdoors and excited about adventure camp this summer! Our mission is to inspire kids to lead active lifestyles, which means staying active even when camp season is not in session.  We encourage a year-round engagement with the outdoors, so we’ve provided a … Read More

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November 17

Wintering in Colorado: Outdoor Family Fun!

With school back in full swing and summer an almost distant memory, it’s easy to lose the motivation to get outside as a family. But between the hustle and bustle of the holidays, school breaks and travel schedules, we think it’s more important than ever to make reconnecting, recharging, and revisiting the great outdoors a … Read More

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August 4

3 reasons why using kid-specific equipment is important and where to find it in Colorado

Size matters Have you ever tried to ride your child’s bicycle?  You feel a little like a clown, right?  Your legs are scrunched and contorted, your knees hit the handlebars, and the seat . . . ouch!  Even if we could, we wouldn’t want to use equipment made for kids, so why should we expect … Read More

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July 28

Choosing the right backpack, hiking shoes and bikes for kids

Bigger is not always better You may think the greatest fashion discovery was the zipper, Gore-Tex or maybe even the little black dress, but you’d be mistaken.  The greatest fashion development was . . . drum roll, please . . . the extendable elastic belt thingy inside of kid’s pants and shorts.  Oh, believe me, … Read More

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July 21

6 California summer locations to continue the adventure

Be active beyond camp! Your kids had an awesome time at summer camp, right?  You know what they did each day, but I bet you’re wondering where they went for their outdoor adventures – you know, so you can share in the fun!  Well, we want you and your campers to continue the adventures long … Read More

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July 10

6 Colorado summer locations to continue the adventure

Be active beyond camp! Your kids had an awesome time at summer camp, right?  You know what they did each day, but I bet you’re wondering where they went for their outdoor adventures – you know, so you can share in the fun!  Well, we want you and your campers to continue the adventure long … Read More

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