Back to Basics Foundation
Empowering kids to unplug from screens, experience adventure, and build lasting confidence.
Inspiring kids to swap screens for the outdoors and build confidence one adventure at a time.
Today’s kids spend 5–7 hours a day on screens—and just 5–7 minutes outside. Anxiety, comparison, and disconnection are rising, while confidence and purpose slip away. At Back to Basics, we help youth unplug from digital overwhelm and reconnect with their inner strength through immersive outdoor experiences. Our programs build grit, resilience, leadership, and real-world confidence—raising a generation of warriors ready to take on life’s challenges.
100% of Adventure Brokers International’s proceeds support the Back to Basics Foundation. Every dollar goes to funding outdoor adventures for kids.
Upcoming Programs
Warrior Way Summer Camp
Ages: 8–17 | Length: 1–2 weeks | When: June–August
This is the heart of our mission. A transformative, screen-free camp experience focused on survival skills, team challenges, and personal growth.
What kids learn:
✔ Hard work and Farm life skills
✔ Outdoor obstacle courses & fitness
✔ Leadership, confidence & emotional strength
✔ Daily “Warrior Circles” for reflection & growth
Age Tracks:
Young Warriors (8–11) – Hands-on nature play & beginner challenges
Rising Leaders (12–14) – Team-based challenges & responsibility
Warrior Mentors (15–17) – Leadership-in-training & peer mentoring
Weekend Warrior Retreats
Ages: 10–17 | When: Year-round, Friday–Sunday
Quick, intensive retreats for youth to reset, reconnect, and build resilience in nature.
Themes vary by retreat:
- Power Through the Storm – Resilience and emotional strength
- Forge Your Path – Purpose, identity & leadership
- One Tribe – Teamwork, trust, and belonging
Great for schools, church groups, or youth centers.
Adventure Series: One-Day Events
All Ages | When: Monthly
Get a taste of the warrior life with guided hikes, obstacle days, and hands-on wilderness fun.
Sample Events:
- “Unplug Days” for digital detox & mindfulness in nature
- Community nature hikes
- Outdoor stewardship & clean-ups
- Rock climbing, ropes courses, and survival games
Build-A-Warrior Mentorship Program
A long-term mentorship experience pairing kids with strong role models to guide them through physical, emotional, and leadership growth.
Includes:
- Leadership workshops & service projects
- Monthly campfire meetups & challenges
- Journaling, goal setting & self-reflection
Corporate & Community Partner Days
Invite your team or organization to join our movement. Sponsor events, volunteer, or host Warrior Challenges with us.
Options include:
- Youth-mentor community build days
- Sponsor-a-Warrior team day
- Corporate adventure races
Create a Custom Experience
Have a school group, youth team, or retreat in mind? We’ll design a one-of-a-kind Back to Basics experience just for you.
📩 Contact Us to start planning.
Get Involved
Help us reach more youth, expand nationally, and double our impact. You can:
Sponsor a Camper
Send a kid to camp and spark a lifelong love of the outdoors.
Become a Mentor
Guide and inspire the next generation.
Volunteer at Events
Lend a hand at local programs and help bring events to life.
Donate to Support the Mission
Donate financially, lend land, or share gear.
Nomination Form
Each year, we select one child or family to join us on a life-changing adventure. Know someone who would benefit from this experience? Nominate them below.