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I got the sense (confirmed by science!) that kids are simply not getting enough time outside in the modern era. I created Treks for Kids to help change that. We focus on three things: education, stewardship, and adventure. Through our guided day hikes and workshops, kids learn about nature by being immersed in it. I believe this achieves what an Ipad cannot—kids learn about the world on a sensory and emotional level, and they understand and appreciate it more deeply. They then learn the important role they can play as a steward—a protector—of their ecosystem: we stay prepared and mindful, we carry out our trash, we keep on the trail, we appreciate critters from a distance, we communicate respectfully with each other and other hikers. Finally, kids challenge themselves on big hikes in incredible places—and strengthen their self-confidence. 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