REI Family Adventure Program

REI offers a Family Adventure Program in which you can download a FREE adventure journal.  Your children can ccomplete one activity and become an Adventure Hero.  There is a listing of hiking and biking trails in your area along with how to's for making outdoor adventures fun with your 6 - 12 year olds.

Youth Appreciation Day at REI

REI in Kennesaw will have a Youth Appreciation Day on March 3rd, 2012 from noon - 2 PM. With 4 FREE mini classes for youth 12 and under on knot tying, the 10 essentials of backpacking, cooking demonstration, and bicycle safety! Each class will last 20 minutes. Check for this and other FREE classes at your local REI online. Pre-registration required.

REI Basic Bike Maintenance FREE

Have you ever wanted to know how to tune up your bike? Check out the REI Basic Bike Maintenance Class. It will be offered FREE at the Kennesaw location on 2/23/12 from 7 - 8:30 PM.  Learn to fix a flat , lube a chain and other minor adjustments. For all ages. Pre-registration is required.

Winter Camping FREE class at REI

REI cold Winter Camping preparation, secrets to staying warm, necessary and not so necessary gear, where to go, a few risks and how to stay safe are all covered in this FREE class offered at REI in Kennesaw on 1/26/12 from 7 - 8:30 PM.  Register online.

FREE Camp Cooking Basics class at REI 7/30

Our local Kennesaw REI is offering a FREE Camp Cooking Basics class on July 30th, 2011 from 3 - 4:30 PM.   Do you want to make good meals, know what to bring and make the most of cooking in the outdoors? Join REI for an introductory class on campsite cooking. Learn how to boil and braise your way to tasty eating outside. No experience necessary! Register online or at your local REI store.

FREE Bicycle maintenance class at REI 7/20

Our local Kennesaw REI is offering a FREE bicycle maintenance class July 20th, 2011 from 7 - 8:30 PM. Learn how to lube a chain, fix a flat tire, and make other minor adjustments to your bike. No experience necessary! Find a FREE class at an REI near you and register online.

Great American Backyard Campout June 25th, 2011

What fun! Great American Backyard Campout is June 25th, 2011. No big expense just great family time.  Plan your backyard campout with some help from this site. We took 16 girls backyard camping a few weeks ago and they had the best time. They had two talent shows, we cooked our dinner in tinfoil in the outdoor fireplace, put a cooler and water jug outside, we even had two buckets to wash our own dishes, and of course star gazing with the telescope and made s'mores. Be warned, they wake up when the sun comes up:)

Register online for REI's Great American Backyard Campout class the same day (6/25/11 from 9:30 - 11:30 AM at the Kennesaw location) for last minute help and future camping ideas.  Check your local REI for FREE classes near you.

Learn the best places to take a family day hike

Have you always wanted to take your family on a day hike? Learn some tips from the pros FREE. REI Specialist will be at the Kennesaw REI store June 11th, 2011 from 3 - 4:30 PM sharing how.  In this intro class you will learn all about daypacks, footwear, hydration, and first aid. Their staff will share some of their favorite spots for day hikes. Register online and/or check out Kennesaw REI local hikes and rides.
Check your local REI store for FREE activities and class schedules.

FREE "Adventure Journal" from REI

Download your FREE REI adventure journal for kids 5 -12 to journal their adventures this summer.

REI Youth in the Outdoors Appreciation Day April 19th

Kennesaw REI Youth in the Outdoors Appreciation Day is April 9th, 2011 from noon - 6 PM. This FREE event will be a day of fun and learning for kids. With short youth focused mini-classes on outdoor topics such as outdoor cooking, sleeping bags, Leave No Trace skills and wildlife viewing.

Bike Maintenance Basics

REI in Kennesaw is offering a FREE Bike Maintenance class March 17th, 2011. No experience necessary. Learn to fix a flat, lube a chain and make minor adjustments to your bikes. Register ahead online for this FREE class from 7 - 8:30 PM.

Bike Maintenance Basics FREE at REI

REI in Kennesaw is offering a FREE Bicycle Maintenance class on February 17th, 2011 from 7 - 8:30. The class will be at the Kennesaw location. Register online before class to attend. Learn how to lube a chain, fix a flat tire and make other minor adjustments to your bike. No experience necessary! Did I mention FREE.

Free REI journal and hiking and biking trail listings

Download a FREE REI Kid's Adventure Journal.  This fun and FREE PDF download able booklet is a great way to journal your outings. Download more activities that would be great for holiday car or airplane rides. Getting a new bike for Christmas? Check out the hiking and biking trails in your area.

FREE Bike mantainance class at REI

Our local Kennesaw, REI is offering a FREE bike maintenance class October 14th from 7 - 8:30.  Register online and learn how to lube a chain, fix a flat tire, and make other minor adjustments to your bike. No experience necessary! Look for FREE classes offered at your local REI.

Free classes at REI

Did you know that REI has lots of free classes and outdoor events each month? REI is a toy store for those who love the outdoors. Check out the REI link, go to "Store Locator", and then click on "Store Events". You can find activities in and out of the store. I like that the classes aren't just for the very experienced but also for the beginner. They have classes for learning to tune up your own bicycle, hiking and kayaking and more in my area. Register online or in the store.