Spring 2022 Nantahala Kids Club
Nantahala Kids Club (NKC) is a program for kids from 7-14 who live in western North Carolina. The goal of NKC is to get kids active and engaged in the outdoors through introduction to paddle sports. The focus is on learning basic whitewater safety skills, and...Creating Girls’ Confidence Through Risk and Failure
Outdoor recreation is the perfect venue for young people to learn about taking risks, dealing with initial failure, and then celebrating the joy of experiencing the process of recovery and then mastery. This process is the ultimate confidence booster for young...Water is the Restorative Component for Kids stuck in a COVID World
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been a tough time for everyone, especially our youngsters who have spent more time at home and in front of screens than ever before. This isolation and over-stimulation has led to an increase in anxiety, depression, and increased...6 Reasons Kids Need More Outdoors
When kids go outside, great things happen. An article from Harvard Medical School sheds light on some of the science behind outdoor recreation. In case you needed more reasons to send the kids out to play, here are six from the article: