Do you naturally approach the world with curiosity? Do you truly find enjoyment relating with others in the outdoors? If you can answer yes to these questions, then being an Outdoor Educator is the job for you. […]

Celebrating Diversity in the STEM Field Natural sciences have the power to inspire and uplift us, and it is through the work of biologists, chemists, physicists, botanists, mathematicians, and other innovators that we can better understand and appreciate the world around us. These individuals dedicate their lives to science by exploring new frontiers, researching the […]

High school students enjoying a hike and reflecting on personal goals during a school trip to the Santa Monica mountains with Positive Adventures.

Getting young people to spend time outdoors can be a tough challenge for many parents. With the rise of video games, social media, and online streaming services, it’s easier than ever to avoid outdoor activities. […]

When the kids are home from school for a few weeks, it can feel like everything’s coming to a screeching halt. It’s hard to figure out how to occupy their time productively and keep them from going stir-crazy not having enough activities to do while most of their friends are away. […]

Outdoor learning is gaining popularity among youth, educators, and parents; you might ask yourself why this topic has become so appealing. First, you need to know exactly what it is.

Whether planning a family vacation, an adventure with friends, or a weekend youth trip, camping is one of the best ways to enjoy nature. No camping trip is complete without delicious food, so being prepared with everything you’ll need will ensure that bellies are full and spirits are high.

Summer break is coming up, and with it a feeling of optimism and adventure. But for others, the end of the school year leaves us wondering what on earth we’re going to do for the next 3 months. Fear not, because we’ve got you covered with 21 awesome ways to get the most out of your summer break!

Each year I get sharper at being a better parent. The cycles and seasons are more ingrained as the kids reach double digit ages and first days of school and holiday breaks become more commonplace.

Prior to the creation of the National Park Service in 1916, many great Americans were influential in preserving our nation’s natural beauty.

We love being outside. We love learning outside, we love exercising outside, and we love adventures outside.

Is the next generation adequately equipped to become engaged members of society? Will the knowledge we impart be absorbed by the most distracted generation in history? Read on to discover how experiential education may be the key to our students’ future.

4 Creative Ways for Students to Celebrate World Health Day

This year, more than ever, we encourage you to celebrate World Health Day!

Wow – 2020 has finally ended, and we look forward to beginning a new chapter to start off 2021. As we take a moment to reflect on what the past year brought us, we recognize that it was a year of challenge and struggle, but also a year of growth and positivity.

The holidays are a favorite time of year for teachers and students alike, and most everyone is feeling the changes of 2020 even more now that the holidays are nearly here. To help bridge the gap to normalcy, we’ve collected some examples of educational holiday activities that students can do, whether they are at school or the kitchen table.

With school districts starting the new academic year with virtual classrooms, educators face the challenge of finding new, unique ways to keep students engaged and learning through remote education. Simultaneously, students are feeling isolated and unable to receive the emotional support commonly associated with socializing with peers.

The past several months have been challenging, frustrating, scary, overwhelming, among many other emotions. Picking up my kids from school in mid-March not knowing it would be their last day that they would physically be in their classroom spending time with their teacher and classmates is now a far-distant memory.

There is no question that camp is an invaluable experience for kids in and of itself, every year. However, the impact of summer camp is even more needed during 2020, a banner year for unrest, uncertainty, and disruption of our daily lives and all that we’ve come to know as “normal”.

With Summer upon us and children and families in an even greater need for activities, time in the great outdoors and social interactions, a Summer Camp program with Positive Adventures is just what the doctor ordered.

Whether kids attend day or overnight programs, summer camps provide opportunities for learning, active lifestyles and human connection. After months of remote learning and isolation, kids miss spending time outside playing with their friends. Studies show that summer camps promote happiness, social skills and well-being, therefore creating “happy campers”.