Closing out the School Year
It's been another awesome year at the Mario Umana Academy of East Boston. This school is Waypoint's longest standing partnership and over the past 5 years, we've made a lot…
Making a Splash in Somerville
If the pool could talk, The Kennedy School Pool in Somerville would tell you about a lot of adventure-learning that has happened there this winter/spring. Our partnership with Somerville Public Schools has taken students…
Snakes, Turtles, and Birds! Oh My!
Last week, our hike with the East Somerville Community School had some surprising encounters! The Middlesex Fells was teaming with the sounds, smells, and sights of spring and this young…
Somerville students accomplish “more than they thought possible”
Ms. Payette's class at Winter Hill of Somerville Public Schools accomplished big things last week. In her synopsis of the field trip, this teacher said of her 3rd & 4th…
Ready For Spring!
It's an understatement for most of us. But for these climbers, "ready for spring" means they've taken on the challenge of Indoor Climbing and are now prepared to do it outside.…
Paulina discovers a waypoint on her path to recovery
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…
“A Real-Life Example of Grit I Can Use in the Classroom”
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 Series with Mario Umana Academy
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…
Somerville Spring Adventures
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…
What students need for a successful transition
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…