Does it feel like your kids are always looking at their phones or tablets? That may not just be in your head. Young adults are online an astounding amount each day. “On average, teens are online almost nine hours a day, not including time for homework.” - The American Academy of Child Psychiatric Development.

It is frustrating to see our teens glued to their phones, especially when we see and hear about the negative effects of social media. Parents often feel like they are begging their teens and young adults to go outside. Others may be on the verge of giving up and just assuming they’re already too far gone. 

They aren’t too far gone. You can help your child and teach them healthy boundaries by giving them opportunities to get outside and experience God’s creation.

Sandy, a parent from College Station, Texas signed up her teenage son for an adventure trip with Created for Adventure and she said how much he enjoyed being unplugged. 

“We sent our son on the Rockies-Teton-Yellowstone trip this summer and he had an amazing experience! He is usually not one to give details so we joked about how little he would tell us when we picked him up…. He talked for over an hour! While I can’t say exactly what happened, he came back changed. He said he actually enjoyed being without his phone!” -Sandy

One of the ways to help fuel their passion for the outdoors is to send your young adults on a summer adventure trip. 

Young Adult Summer Adventure Programs 

Just one summer adventure trip is all it takes for most of our participants to catch the bug and want to spend more time outside. Your teenager will see the world on a one or two-week Christian adventure trip while getting to know God more and acquiring useful skills that will guide and mold their life for years to come. Just a few of the benefits of a young adult summer adventure program include:

• Building Relationships: They will develop close, lasting bonds with those who are close to them.
• Testing and Stretching Comfort Zones: As they visit new locations, form friendships with new people, and embark on new activities on their journey, they'll grow emotionally and gain independence and maturity.
• Developing Their Faith: Each day will start with a devotional and will end with small group. They will spend their entire time away from social media, technology, or the hustle and bustle of everyday life, making it the ideal time to spend time getting to know God and strengthening their connection with him in creation.
• Learning Valuable Skills: From wildlife safety to backcountry cooking, your young adults will be developing valuable, lifelong skills. 

Join a Summer Adventure Trip

A few of our young adult adventure trips include:

• Alaska Expedition - Explore glaciers, ice climbing, whitewater rafting, and hikes around Denali National Park.
• Teton Yellowstone Rockies Expedition - Hike, raft, and explore Yellowstone and the majestic Tetons. Finish off with a horseback ride into Rocky Mountain National Park 
• Hawaii Teen Adventure Kauai and Oahu - Surf, swim, snorkel, and hike through some of Hawaii’s most beautiful areas.

We have seen these trips change the lives of young adults. If you would like more information about our trips, we would love to answer your questions. Contact Created for Adventure today, or visit our trips page to register your teenager for the adventure of a lifetime.