Avid4 Adventure Pin Program

Avid4 Adventure Pins

Overview

The Avid4 Adventure pin program is designed to celebrate kids’ participation in the outdoors! All kids will receive at least one rubber pin in addition to a carabiner and lanyard for displaying their pins and clipping them to a backpack. We look forward to rolling this program out at all camp locations in the near future!

TYPES OF PINS

PARTICIPATION – these pins are received by every camper attending Avid4 Adventure camps.
SKILL ACHIEVEMENT – these pins are earned when a camper demonstrates a set of skills we’ve taught at camp.
CORE VALUE – this year’s pin is LIVE ENVIRONMENTALLY CONNECTED one of Avid4 Adventure’s core values. This will be awarded to one camper per group per session who demonstrates this important value.

Please click on each pin below for a detailed description. Click here for answers to FAQs.  

Core Value Pin

Core Value Pin

Avid4 Adventure

Mountain Biking

Skill Achievement Pin

This pin is for our campers who love to explore all kinds of terrain on two wheels. Campers can earn this pin by demonstrating the skills below: 

– I can maintain balance while standing on my pedals.

– I can perform a pre-ride safety check on my bike.

– I can demonstrate proper braking with hand brakes.

– I can safely put on a bike helmet and check a friend’s.

– I have learned proper voice commands while riding my bike.

– I know how to inflate my tires to the proper air pressure.

– I can adjust a bike seat to its proper height.

Mountain Biking - Level 2

Skill Achievement Pin

This pin is for our “Shredders”. These are campers who have demonstrated proficiency in mountain biking level 2 skills at Camp. We provide a passport each session to help track your progress towards each of these skills: Skills include:

– I can ride safely on a dirt path.

– I have learned and can demo how to shift gears.

– I can describe riding strategies on different surfaces.

– I can demonstrate and teach the bicycle hand signals.

– I have raced in a slow race.

– I can name the major parts of a bicycle.

– I can identify Leave No Trace skills specific to biking.

Rock Climbing

Skill Achievement Pin

All campers can earn this pin by demonstrating the following skills: 

-I have learned how to put on a harness without assistance.

-I have learned how to put on a climbing helmet securely.

-I have climbed part way up a rock climb.

-I have discovered how to rely on my feet when climbing.

-I have been lowered down off a rock climb and waved hello.

-I know the difference between climbing and bouldering.

-I can explain the basics of top rope climbing to my parents.

Rock Climbing - Level 2

Skill Achievement Pin

This pin is for our “Peak Baggers”. This pin is earned by campers who have demonstrated the following skills at Overnight Camp. We provide a passport each session to help track your progress towards each of these:

– I can adjust and safety-check my partner’s harness.

– I can adjust and safety-check my partners’ helmet.

– I can tie the figure 8 knot.

– I have climbed to the top of an outdoor climb and been lowered.

– I know and can use a variety of climbing techniques.

– I know different types of holds and how to use them.

– I have been taught and can safely belay my partner.

Backpacking

Skill Achievement Pin

Get those legs ready and gear up! This is for those campers who complete at least 25 miles of hiking at during our expedition portion of the program across multiple years. Some especially high achieving groups may earn this in one session!  Campers participating in our two-week sessions are eligible to earn this pin.

Canoe

Skill Achievement Pin

Kayak

Skill Achievement Pin

SUP

Skill Achievement Pin

Bullseye

Skill Achievement Pin

This pin will be awarded to campers who achieve a perfect bullseye in archery at camp. We will give you all the support and training you need to learn this sport!  Campers participating in our two-week sessions are eligible to earn this pin.

Polar Bear

Skill Achievement Pin

At camp you can put your fortitude to the test by opting to take our 6am lake plunge.  Earn this pin and the Polar Bear title by taking an early morning full body dip at our lake on site.

Log Roller

Skill Achievement Pin

Can you roll a log for 60 consecutive seconds without falling in? You’ll get plenty of practice at camp and can earn our log rolling pin if you succeed!

Evening Club Pin

Skill Achievement Pin

Evening clubs at camp are incredibly fun and include activities such as night hikes, astronomy, night biking, and more! Campers who participate in 3 or more evening clubs will earn our owl pin. 

Yoga Pin

Skill Achievement Pin

Yoga takes on a whole new twist at camp.  We’ll do morning yoga on land and stand up paddleboards. Campers who demonstrate a core set of yoga poses and attend a minimum of two yoga sessions will earn our yoga pin.  

Golden Dustpan

Skill Achievement Pin

One cabin will receive this pin for having the cleanest cabin throughout your camp session. This is one life skill and pin guaranteed to thrill your parents.

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