Paulina from East Boston (age 10) is one resilient kid. After a common virus in August '16 triggered a rare disease, her legs were paralyzed. Her mother described the event as scary and unexpected. After…
Waypoint programs aren't just about having fun. Adventures that are challenging teach us something about ourselves. We discover strength, power, and perseverance that we didn't know we had. Lazarus Lake, creator…
Teamwork is tough. Especially when shared experiences are new and challenging. This class at the Mario Umana Academy in East Boston has encountered the need for teamwork on every Waypoint adventure over…
Waypoint Adventure recently started spring programming with the Somerville Public Schools. Two weeks ago, we finished a Teambuilding and Indoor Kayaking series with a class from the Healey School. Knowing…
There are a lot of ingredients to a successful transition. There isn't just one magic spice. But, across the board, there's one thing each individual needs within him or herself in order…
Waypoint's partnership with the Somerville Public Schools is going strong. We are thankful for the opportunity to have started our second year with these students and teachers! It's been a…
Waypoint's longest standing program partnership has a new face: 9 students from Gordon College's Wilderness Immersion & Leadership Development (W.I.L.D.) program have stepped up to practice their facilitation on a series…
The Experiential Education model works! Waypoint's adventure-learning program is back for the second year in a row in the Special Education Department at Somerville Public Schools and the impact is evident in teachers'…
We knew our program on Thursday July 21st was going to be memorable when a bald eagle flew over our opening circle. What a way to start the day! The fun and…
We kicked off the #summerofwaypoint last week with two kayaking programs in collaboration with the DCR Universal Access Program! The first group of the summer was the Charms Collaborative. We…