This review includes the email that I sent to the camp manager. He was incredibly rude and short with me - there was no apology at all, however they did refund my money for that week. We have been to the camps before, but this year it was beyond disappointing. Our daughter is enrolled in the 2-week camp: 7/26 - 8/6 and we have to tell you how disappointing this week has been. First of all, the counsellors are great and Grey really liked them - we have no complaints there. We want to bring to your attention just how the kids spent the week: Day 1: they went canoeing in a lake where the water is so filthy and toxic that the kids were told they could not get in the water at all and to make sure the water didn't go near their mouths as they would get extremely sick. Day 2: they went on a bike ride and were taken to a trail that was completely exposed and offered no shade. Ultimately, they could only ride for 30+ minutes before they had to call it quits as the kids were overheating. When the 100+ degree weather is taken into consideration, this seems like a ridiculous activity and a poor choice of bike path. Apparently they spend most of the day sitting under a tree to escape the heat. Day 3: a hike was planned but apparently one of the kids forgot their medication so once at their destination, they all sat around and waited over an hour for the child's mother to arrive with the medication. Once that was over they "hiked" for literally 20 minutes before loading up and driving back. Day 4: this was another water day an equally filthy lake. Even though the temperature was over 100 degrees, they couldn't jump in the lake. Day 5: this was the only day our daughter enjoyed because they finally went to a lake where they could jump in the water. When one takes into account the $100/day price tag we pay for your camp to show our children the kind of summertime outdoor adventures we as parents would have enjoyed taking them on ourselves, it seems as though all we paid for in the end was an elaborate daycare. read more

My son did 2 camps this summer. He had a Great time and as a parent, I could not have been more pleased! The camp was SO organized, I almost could not believe it! Customer service and communications on all levels was amazing! I definitely recommend Avid4 Adventure read more

Our two kids have been attending Avid camps out of Wash Park (and the sleep away camps up in the mountains) for 5+ years and these are the camps they ask for first every year when choosing summer activities. Last year they included a girl's leadership camp that was FANTASTIC for our middle schooler so they absolutely know their audience. The counselors come back every year so you know they love their summer jobs and we see the same families every year. Heads up - they SELL OUT so don't wait to register, especially for the single sport favorites like climbing or stand up paddleboarding. New equipment every year and a focus on safety makes me comfortable as a parent. Fun approach to mountain sports makes my kids happy. Everybody wins. read more

My son did the week long mountain biking camp in Golden this summer. He was both challenged and excited, came home wiped out every day (that's the plan right?) and woke up psyched to go back each morning. I can't say enough good things about the entire organization. We'll be back for more next summer. read more

Our son has attended the Wash Park camp for several years, and it is consistently wonderful. The staff is first rate and makes him comfortable doing "scary" things ( rock climbing, kayaking, etc.). Indeed kayaking is now one of his favorite things! We added a week of Avids overnight camp this year and our son raved about it. He's already asked for two weeks next year. read more

This was my son's third year of going to Avid4Adventure, and my daughter's first. We've gone to the Stapleton and Wash Park locations and truly, Avid is the best summer camp. I'm amazed each summer how Avid hires the best people --- energetic counselors who love kids and are fantastic at introducing them to the outdoors. Thanks to Avid, my son can ride his bike without training wheels. After my daughter's first camp experience, she had a swagger and a confidence that she didn't have before. The outdoors and adventurous children are important to us, and I'm so thankful for Avid4Adventure. read more

My daughter had a wonderful and adventurous week! Thanks Rob & Meghan for making it fun and taking such good care of her!