But will the positive experience kids get with this kind of activity have a long-lasting impact in their life?  Will they grow up to be adults without ADHD or lesser symptoms?<p>I was in the scouts when I was a kid and teen, ultimately reaching the rank of Eagle scout.  I did plenty of outdoor activities and sports, not necessarily extreme, however we did go portaging deep into the Boundary Waters quite a few times.  Yet, my ADHD persisted throughout my teens and 20s and I still suffer from this disorder as an adult in my mid-30s.  Of course this is anecdotal.<p>I guess it&#x27;s a positive thing that being active outdoors will help a child while he grows up.  Hopefully it helps in the long-term.  In my case, I only wish it had.<p>Short rant: it&#x27;s pretty common these days to talk about the over-medication and over-diagnosing of children with ADHD.  We must remember that some of these cases are truly warranted.  I wasn&#x27;t diagnosed until I was 30.  Since I&#x27;ve been on meds my quality of life has improved dramatically.<p>Quick edit for a warning: ADHD medications are very powerful and must be treated with respect.  Do your research before and after starting them.  Don&#x27;t hesitate to visit even abuser forums or reddit so you can read about the negative effects of consuming too much, too often.  You can easily jeopardize your mental future by taking the medications the wrong way.