Breaking Down Expectations and Building Up Families
We met Oanh Bui, the founder of the Circle of Vietnamese Parents, in the summer of 2015 when her daughter who is on the Autism spectrum came on a kayaking…
Opening A World of Opportunity
Adventure, challenge, community and FAMILY are all possible because of YOU! In early September 2018, Waypoint received a call from a woman in Connecticut who said that their family use…
Inclusive Adventure Club 2019
Join the movement! Become a part of the Inclusive Adventure Club (IAC). Lets lead the way toward diversity in adventure and join the club where people with and without disabilities…
Another Amazing Season in CT!
This year we had the privilege of returning to southwestern Connecticut for a series of adventures with our friends from STAR, inc. Between June and October we spent three days…
Three States, Three Series’, One Awesome New Partner
Waypoint has a new partnership! This summer, we had the awesome opportunity to partner with Epilepsy Foundation of New England (EFNE) and run programs in three different states! EFNE's mission is: to lead the…
Cotting School + Waypoint = Strong Partnership
It's hard to believe that it's been 2 years since we entered into one of the most supportive and successful partnerships we've ever had. On June 21st, 2016 we moved…
Hike in the Fells!
Well, it turned spring in New England (we're pretty sure), and the lingering cold hasn't stopped us from getting outside. In March, we hit the Middlesex Fells with a close-knit group from…
Self Confidence is on the rise in Somerville
Transformational adventure programming is happening in Somerville! Roughly 100 students from across the district are experiencing challenging experiences and big, impactful, life-learning is coming out of it. Hiking, Rock Climbing, Snowshoeing,…
The First Graduating Class of LITs
Eleven young adults - each with such unique stories, sets of strengths and challenges, personalities, and character - graduated from the Leaders-In-Training program on March 1st. It was a "waypoint" for all…
Somerville Makes Outdoor Education a Priority
Outdoor Education within schools is proven to work. Students learn and perform to their potential when they are confident, self-esteem is high, cooperation is strong, and students feel like they…