Entries filed under 'family adventure program'

The Great American Backyard Campout Is Saturday, June 25

Hi, Early Squirrel here, spokescritter for the REI Family Adventure Program. This week we're all scampering to get ready for Saturday's Great American Backyard Campout. Organized by the National Wildlife Federation, it's a night when thousands of families and neighbors across the country gather to have fun and sleep under the stars. For me, the best thing about camping is making my special s'mores—"special" because the chocolate has to have nuts! Other families and kids I know like to spend ...

Posted by Early Squirrel on June 27, 2011 5:28 PM & Tagged Family & Car Camping, camping, family adventure program and great american backyard campout | permalink | Comments



Free Kids' Adventure Journals: Now in REI Stores

Hi, Early Squirrel here, spokescritter for the REI Family Adventure Program. Looking for some kid-friendly fun this summer? Good news: the free Kids' Adventure Journals are now in REI stores!   They're chock full of games, puzzles, stickers and other fun activities featuring me and my critter friends (that's my pal Samuel Deer in the photo at right). Kids can log their outdoor discoveries, do a scavenger hunt and find more cool stuff. The Kids' Adventure Journal is just one part of the REI ...

Posted by Early Squirrel on June 2, 2011 3:58 PM & Tagged family, family adventure program, kids, kids' adventure journal and summer | permalink | Comments



Go Play Outside: Family Adventure Program Starts Today

Hi, I’m Early Squirrel, spokescritter for the REI Family Adventure Program. I’m twitching with excitement to be guest-posting here on the REI Blog, where we’re already squirreling away ideas for warm-weather family fun. We’ve cached our best bets in the Family Adventure Program. It's a treasure trove of family-friendly games, puzzles, tips and activities to help you get the whole scurry (that’s squirrel for gang) outside together this summer. And it’s free! Not sure where to go? Check out the ...

Posted by Early Squirrel on April 19, 2011 1:51 PM & Tagged Cycling, Hiking, families, family adventure program, kids and rei | permalink | Comments



Get the Kids Outside: Our Family Adventure Program Is Underway

Welcome to June and my first post about fun activities for families this summer. A bit about me: I work for REI where I help ensure REI stores engage with their local communities. I love hiking and camping, and I am addicted to chai tea in the morning. Recently, I've received letters (like the one you see here) from kids who want to go out hiking and camping with their family. I am thrilled to announce that the REI Family Adventure Program officially launches TODAY! The Family Adventure Program ...

Posted by reiSal on June 3, 2010 5:26 PM & Tagged Family & Car Camping, Hiking, family adventure program and rei | permalink | Comments