Investing in the leaders of tomorrow.
Cade’s Escapades was created in memory of a young man named Cade Keller, who passed away in March of 2022 at the all too early age of 16. Cade was an outside the box thinker who loved the outdoors and being in nature. Just as much, he enjoyed skateboarding, gardening, metallurgy and welding, rock climbing, cooking, designing his own clothes, cutting edge humor and rock and roll. He had magnetism, people who loved him, and he especially loved a bulldog named Pearl.
Per the dictionary, “Escapades” is defined as “a usually adventurous action that runs counter to conventional conduct.” Yep, that’s Cade alright!
Program Goals
The objective for the Cade’s Escapades program is to provide opportunity and support for local youth in the Phoenix area. K2 Adventures Foundation will work with these individuals to develop a mindset for achieving goals and making positive life changes as they focus on the mind, body and soul through fitness, nutrition and an adventurous outdoor escapade.
Participants will hone the skills identified below:
- Develop and reinforce effective communication.
- Learn how to create and maintain positive relationships.
- Build lifelong behaviors around physical fitness, wellness and nutrition.
- Learn how to set short-term goals that lead to long-term accomplishments.
- Expand boundaries and comfort zones through time in the outdoors as the culmination of the program.
Program Description
This 4-month long program provides individuals with the opportunity to work on and learn about relationship building, physical fitness and nutrition, while developing the foundation for positive life change. At the end of the 4-month period, all individuals will have the opportunity to participate in an outdoor escapade, such as a hike in the beautiful Grand Canyon or a visit to the Big Rock Candy Mountain Ranch in Utah. Following the escapade, participants will be greeted by Charles Keller Sr., who will present each participant with a hammock in honor of his son, Cade. The hammock will represent peace, tranquility and healing. We hope this will be used by each participant as they reflect on their adventure and the spirit of Cade.
Program Overview
Fitness & Nutrition: Results Only Fitness
This portion of the program will be 4 months long.
All individuals will participate in a minimum of 3 workouts per week, either at Results Only Fitness located at: 7030 N 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85020, or on their own following a personalized fitness program provided by Results Only Fitness. All participants must complete an initial assessment and a medical history review, so their individualized fitness and nutrition program can be written based upon their unique circumstances. This assessment needs to be completed within the first week of the program. All participants will receive personalized nutrition coaching from a certified nutrition coach. Sessions will cover topics such as meal planning, healthy eating habits, portion control and managing nutritional needs to support physical activity and mental well-being. Participants will also be required to utilize an online nutrition program to support accountability and measure progress.
Outdoor Escapade: K2 Adventure Travel
At the culmination of the program, all participants will complete a 3-4 day outdoor recreation adventure. The itinerary for the escapade will vary depending on the time of year. Outdoor adventures can include, but are not limited to, a hike in the Grand Canyon, a recreational experience in Flagstaff or a trip to Big Rock Candy Mountain Ranch.
We Need You…
The Cade Keller Foundation, founded by his father Charles A. Keller Sr. and his brother Charles A. Keller II, is committed to improving lives by giving those, who might not otherwise get the chance, the opportunity to experience grand adventures in the outdoors and to strengthen themselves, while also strengthening their relationships. But there is still a lot of heartfelt work to be done.
Join us in supporting the Cade Keller Foundation and help change the life of one of tomorrow’s leaders.
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