Avid4 Adventure Camps
Avid4 Adventure Expedition Base, 1501 Empire Rd, Louisville, CO 80027
About
Avid4 Adventure Camps offers weeklong expedition backpacking summer camps where campers take part in backpacking, hiking, camping, backcountry cooking, mountain biking, kayaking, rock climbing, and paddling. Campers spend each day’s hike carrying group equipment, food, and personal gear on their backs and may carry an additional 10–25 lbs of food or group gear. Campers sleep in backpacking tents with no access to showers, toilets, or running water, and all water is filtered from local sources.
• Ages: 14–17 years old
• Schedule: One-week sessions with Sunday check-in at 10:00 AM and Friday check-out at 3:00 PM
• Price: One Week Price $1,325; DEN Airport Camp Shuttle $50 one-way or $100 round-trip; Backpack Rental $40; Avid4 Merch – Delivery at Camp, prices vary (tax included)
During a typical day, campers follow a schedule that includes a 7:00 AM wake-up, morning circle, breakfast, camp pack up, hiking with an on-trail lunch, setting up camp in the evening, dinner, an evening circle, and tent time or bedtime around 8:00 PM. Campers get familiar with compact cooking, cleaning, and sleeping gear, camping basics like bear protocols and water treatment systems, and learn how to set it all up, break it down, and pack it efficiently. All water is filtered from local sources for drinking, hand washing, and food preparation, and campers learn Leave No Trace principles, including how to properly dispose of human waste through burying in the ground or carrying it out. Campers may experience longer hike days and layover days with light day packs for excursions to nearby peaks or high alpine lakes, and may participate in a brief, structured “solo” experience that varies based on the trip.
Each group includes up to 13 campers and 2 skilled, supportive instructors, and transportation is provided to and from recreation areas. Instructors are all 18 and older with serious safety and skills training, and every activity starts with a discussion about risks, how to prevent them, and how to respond if something goes wrong. Campers get access to top-of-the-line gear specifically sized for kids, and programs evolve as campers grow from age 3 through 17. Avid4 Instructors are described as the number one point of positive feedback from parents of campers.
Avid4 Adventure states a mission that centers on the transformative power of the outdoors, where kids build confidence, make new friends, and master essential skills in activities like paddling, biking, rock climbing, and hiking. The organization operates under a Special Use authorization from the National Forest Service and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Avid4 Adventure is a Certified B Corp, is accredited by the American Camp Association, and is named among Colorado Parent’s Top 5 Sports Camps, with summer camps described as highly acclaimed and accredited by the American Camp Association. The program lists a Difficulty Rating of 2 – Single Sport Specialty and a Wilderness Rating of 3 – Backcountry Wilderness Camping.
The Avid4 Adventure Guarantee includes a promise of an authentic outdoor adventure, well-trained and professional staff, increased confidence, and a customer experience that exceeds expectations, with a free next Avid4 Adventure camp if these promises are not met. Leadership includes Founder David Secunda, who is a former president of the Outdoor Industry Association and a 25-year veteran of the outdoor education industry. Parent testimonials from 2023 describe campers learning new outdoor skills, being active every day, and continuing to talk about their camp experiences weeks later.
Last updated July 30, 2026.
• Ages: 14–17 years old
• Schedule: One-week sessions with Sunday check-in at 10:00 AM and Friday check-out at 3:00 PM
• Price: One Week Price $1,325; DEN Airport Camp Shuttle $50 one-way or $100 round-trip; Backpack Rental $40; Avid4 Merch – Delivery at Camp, prices vary (tax included)
During a typical day, campers follow a schedule that includes a 7:00 AM wake-up, morning circle, breakfast, camp pack up, hiking with an on-trail lunch, setting up camp in the evening, dinner, an evening circle, and tent time or bedtime around 8:00 PM. Campers get familiar with compact cooking, cleaning, and sleeping gear, camping basics like bear protocols and water treatment systems, and learn how to set it all up, break it down, and pack it efficiently. All water is filtered from local sources for drinking, hand washing, and food preparation, and campers learn Leave No Trace principles, including how to properly dispose of human waste through burying in the ground or carrying it out. Campers may experience longer hike days and layover days with light day packs for excursions to nearby peaks or high alpine lakes, and may participate in a brief, structured “solo” experience that varies based on the trip.
Each group includes up to 13 campers and 2 skilled, supportive instructors, and transportation is provided to and from recreation areas. Instructors are all 18 and older with serious safety and skills training, and every activity starts with a discussion about risks, how to prevent them, and how to respond if something goes wrong. Campers get access to top-of-the-line gear specifically sized for kids, and programs evolve as campers grow from age 3 through 17. Avid4 Instructors are described as the number one point of positive feedback from parents of campers.
Avid4 Adventure states a mission that centers on the transformative power of the outdoors, where kids build confidence, make new friends, and master essential skills in activities like paddling, biking, rock climbing, and hiking. The organization operates under a Special Use authorization from the National Forest Service and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Avid4 Adventure is a Certified B Corp, is accredited by the American Camp Association, and is named among Colorado Parent’s Top 5 Sports Camps, with summer camps described as highly acclaimed and accredited by the American Camp Association. The program lists a Difficulty Rating of 2 – Single Sport Specialty and a Wilderness Rating of 3 – Backcountry Wilderness Camping.
The Avid4 Adventure Guarantee includes a promise of an authentic outdoor adventure, well-trained and professional staff, increased confidence, and a customer experience that exceeds expectations, with a free next Avid4 Adventure camp if these promises are not met. Leadership includes Founder David Secunda, who is a former president of the Outdoor Industry Association and a 25-year veteran of the outdoor education industry. Parent testimonials from 2023 describe campers learning new outdoor skills, being active every day, and continuing to talk about their camp experiences weeks later.
Last updated July 30, 2026.
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