Paddling Boston Harbor with the May Center
The May Center, a community-living network of houses for individuals with brain injuries has been participating in Waypoint programs for years. From climbing to hiking to kayaking, all of us…
115+ Waypoints: The Summer of 2016
As we headed into our 6th summer of running kayaking programs, it was time to bring the focus back to our roots. Summer of 2016 became the #summerofwaypoint - a summer to recognize with…
Between the sun and the moon
Sounds poetic right? Sounds like Pink Floyd lyrics or something doesn't it? Well, the line might appear in some poem or song, but it really describes exactly where we were…
Days like this…
Some programs simply can't be captured in words or pictures. You just have to be there. This was one of those days. It was mid August and, as it sometimes…
Charles River Center on the Charles River
To Aspire (v): to direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something - a fitting name for this strong program within the Charles River Center. This fun and ambitious Aspire group…
“Steering My Way Toward Boating Accessibility” by Bob Hachey
Read below for one man's take on steering a kayak for the first time. Bob Hachey is a member of the Bay State Council of the Blind and has always paddled…
Burlington’s Therapeutic Rec Department does the Charles
Partnerships like this one make a difference in the lives of youth and adults who are seeking to grow. The Therapeutic Recreation program at the Burlington Rec Department is all…
“I’ll Never Forget Today”
A cloudy Saturday and a break in the heat wave provided perfect conditions for a kayak trip out of Malibu Beach in Dorchester. Our group of adults paddled north along the…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester
The Boys' and Girls' Clubs are all about inclusion in Dorchester. Their focus of building community amidst teens with and without disabilities fits seamlessly into a Waypoint adventure series. Adventures like a…
Time on the Water with Assabet Valley Collaborative
There was no better way to beat the heat this week than on a kayaking program with Assabet Valley Collaborative. Although we had participants with varying kayaking experience, all were excited…