Max’s Story of Courage and Growth
Max came kayaking with Waypoint for the first time in summer of 2018 with Newton Public Schools. During his first kayaking program, he felt nervous and stressed and did not…
Private Lessons Summer 2020
It's been a wild summer! Covid-times are hard times for sure, but the silver lining for us at Waypoint has been these private lessons! Check out pictures and some cool…
IAC Backpacking 2019
Our annual Inclusive Adventure Club (IAC) backpacking trip was one of the best IAC programs to date. Our vision for this club is that all people regardless of ability have the…
It’s A Wrap! Somerville 2019
24 Programs! Our biggest partnership ever! What an awesome year it has been with the thriving Special Education Department of Somerville Public Schools. Thanks to a Cummings Foundation grant the…
Best Buddies; A Series Built on Trust and Accomplishment
We see it all the time, but it never gets old: Participants and their communities surprised at what they can achieve when they accept a challenge and are given support…
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…
“He doesn’t need me!”
“He doesn’t need me!" That's what we heard Nicholas's father, Tom, exclaim with tears in his eyes and both fists pumped in the air as his son came around the…
Waypoint Summer of Courage
Each summer, Waypoint partners with the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to offer accessible kayaking adventures in local state parks through the Universal Access Program. It’s been a busy,…
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,…