What's Happening at Waypoint Adventure

My Experience on Mt. Willard

March 24, 2023

Guest blogger, Solveig Steeman, shares her experience hiking Mt. Willard with the Waypoint Adventure Club (WAC). Solveig has been an active participant with Waypoint Adventure since 2019 when she joined the Leaders-In-Training program. She has discovered different types of equipment like the GRIT off-road wheelchair and is fearless when it comes to hiking, backpacking, kayaking, rock-climbing, and tandem cycling! She does it all! Read her words below: My name is Solveig Steeman. I am part of Waypoint Adventure Club (WAC). I went to a winter hike trip weekend with other WAC members at Mountain Willard in New Hampshire. I really

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Cycling for All

March 7, 2023

The Waypoint Adventure Club (WAC) Tandem Cycling Program The mission of the Waypoint Adventure Club (WAC) is to make the outdoors a more diverse place – where the trails and paths are frequented by people that represent the true diversity of our world. Join us and you’ll get to adventure alongside people who love the fresh air, trees, pine needles, brooks and rivers, lakes, bridges, mud, and community – and are rejuvenated by it! Often the lines between people with and without disabilities are indistinguishable as we enjoy biking as a community.  Our group will work together to cycle the back

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For Those About to Rock

December 20, 2022

Join us at Natick Center for the Arts on March 30, 2023 from 7-10pm for the first annual benefit concert featuring UMAMI Band! Click below to buy tickets. Buy Tickets

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2023 Fundraising Party

December 14, 2022

2023 Fundraising Party When? Thursday, April 27th, 2023 from 6-9pm Where? Cotting School, 453 Concord Ave, Lexington, MA. Follow the signs. We’ll be in the indoor/outdoor gymnasium/event space. Why? To make the world a more adventurous and inclusive place! RSVP: Registration is required. Please tell us you’re coming at the link below. REGISTER Sponsor the Event! Sponsorship at any amount makes the event a success and affords everyone the dignity of risk. Help us raise important funds to ensure that no one is left out of life’s rich adventures! If you’d like to become an event sponsor, email Development Director,

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Leaders-In-Training is BACK!

November 22, 2022

On November 10th, 2022, families, friends, volunteers, and donors gathered at M&T Bank headquarters in downtown Boston for the special graduation ceremony of 8 young adults from the Waypoint Adventure Leaders-In-Training program. Program Coordinator, Carly Steinauer, led the evening with speeches, memories, and personal awards for each LIT.  The joy and pride in the room was palpable – tears were shed and parents requested copies of the speeches afterwards. It was an incredible night! We are so proud of each and every graduate: Brenna, Joshua, Paul, Brendan, Rachel, Ruby, Will, and Otto. You’re LIT Alumni now and forever! A huge

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Summer of Growth 2022

September 29, 2022

Our theme for the summer at Waypoint was “growth.” At the beginning of every kayaking program, we would talk as a group about how stepping out of our comfort zones helps us grow. Then after our adventure, we would ask everyone to write down a “moment of growth” that they will remember… Previous Next Thomas paddled backwards Brian learned to steer Lillie met lots of new people Holden experienced teamwork and so much more… We’re so thankful for everyone who came out, how you honored us by sharing your growth moments with us, and to everyone who helped make accessible

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