One of the really great ways that you can build your relationship with your kids is to go on an adventure trip. These trips are specifically designed to provide an exciting, stimulating way to be together and face common challenges.

They also strengthen your role as a dad... something we can all use.

One of the great organisations that runs adventure camps is Fathering Adventures.

They have a great perspective on fathering. In their own words:

"Being a father is more than genetics. A father is a man who loves, delights in, teaches, mentors, nurtures, trains, and affirms a younger person. His role is crucial in the younger person's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual development. He may be a biological father, a stepfather, an uncle, a grandfather, a mentor, a teacher, or a coach."

 They run weekend adventures and 5-day adventures (some in June & July, 2010 as it happens).

 Check out their site and be sure to say hi to Darren for me.   :-)