That’s A Wrap! Somerville 2017-2018
Another school term in the books! Over the past year, Waypoint Adventure has had the privilege to work with over 13 special education classes from all over the Somerville Public…
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…
Custom Designed Curriculum
If you know anything about HOW Waypoint Adventure programs take form and shape, hopefully the words "custom-designed" come to mind. Our adventures are adapted to meet the needs and goals…
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…
2 Months of Teamwork
This fall, Waypoint was invited to work with a group of high-school students in an 8-week long after-school series. The focus of this program was centered around one goal: team. …
LIT Backpacking Trip 2017
When Waypoint staff met this Leaders-In-Training crew for the first time in May at the Ropes Course, we looked at each other and said almost in unison, "....I can't wait…
Ocean Paddling with the May Center
On two beautiful Saturdays late this summer, we explored the southern end of Boston Harbor and Little Harbor, Cohasset with students from the May Center. In August, thanks to a…
Dorchester Boys & Girls Club
Every August, we host a week of adventuring and life-learning alongside the Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester's Inclusion Program. It was another awesome week with a new and excited…
Leaders-In-Training 2017, A Progress Report
Leaders-In-Training 2017 kicked off in May on the Ropes Course and, now, at the end of the summer, they are halfway through and rocking it. Our big theme has been…