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…
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…
Kayaking with Sharon Collaborative and Boston University
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…
Partnering with Group Homes
Waypoint partnered with a Group Home from Newton for an exciting evening of paddling the Charles in Cambridge. Residents in this home and it's staff, started by a cohort of parents, have…
#summerofwaypoint
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…
Leaders-in-Training Series!
Leaders-In-Training Series concluded last Friday and our awesome group of leaders walked away with new friendships and real-life decision-making experience. We started with a hike in the 90 degree heat - deciding…