new from outside magazineThe mission of Outside Magazine is to inspire active participation in the world outside. For 35 years, we've been doing that through award-winning coverage of the sports, people, places, adventure, discoveries, health and fitness, gear and apparel, trends and events that make up an active lifestyle.
Outside has always been driven by the search for innovative ways to connect people to the world outside. And so, this summer we begin Outside Adventure Kids Day Camps! For this first year, we will be offering a full summer of camps in the SF Bay Area. If you don't live in the Bay Area don't worry - our hope is to offer more camps in more regions soon so stay tuned! |
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A message from the President, David Secunda:
Outside Adventure Kids hopes to do two things. First, to engage kids in active outdoor pursuits in a safety-oriented, environmentally responsible manner. To this end, OAK provides age-appropriate outdoor activities that encourage learning, develop self-esteem and build friendships. Given that outdoor activities can involve risks, we focus on promoting safety through participant awareness and quality staff. All of our staff are proficient and tested in their area of instruction, certified in first aid and CPR, trained in defensive driving, background checked, as well as being experienced with kids and great role models. Second, to make it easy on parents so you can feel like more than just a chauffeur. Early drop-off to camp, easy to order nutritious lunches, & extended care options are available, providing welcome logistic relief for busy parents. Also, OAK day camp programs meet centrally and all of our activities are local, so travel time is minimized for you and your kids. Over my last 25+ years in the outdoor industry, I’ve run a number of programs, from college outdoor programs to the Outdoor Recreation Coalition of America, but I’ve never been as excited about anything as much as OAK. I look forward to personally answering any questions that you have! |
Founder David Secunda talks about why he started the program. |
Why do we do what we do?
“KIDS, COME INSIDE, YOUR DINNER’S GETTING COLD!!” Twenty years ago, these words echoed across America millions of times each evening. Today, this phrase is much more seldom heard. Parents are concerned as they witness the increasingly sedentary lifestyle that kids are adopting. Mounting time in front of video games and TV, reduced PE in school and a drop in team sports participation are leading to a generation of kids that are less physically active and more overweight. OAK was founded to address this growing concern by delivering a spectrum of outdoor recreation non-competitive activities for kids and families that are designed to offer logistic relief for today’s busy parents.
“KIDS, COME INSIDE, YOUR DINNER’S GETTING COLD!!” Twenty years ago, these words echoed across America millions of times each evening. Today, this phrase is much more seldom heard. Parents are concerned as they witness the increasingly sedentary lifestyle that kids are adopting. Mounting time in front of video games and TV, reduced PE in school and a drop in team sports participation are leading to a generation of kids that are less physically active and more overweight. OAK was founded to address this growing concern by delivering a spectrum of outdoor recreation non-competitive activities for kids and families that are designed to offer logistic relief for today’s busy parents.
