Waypoint Adventure

Last week, our MA & Waypoint Adventure North Carolina program team joined educators from across the country for Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)'s #CEC2025 in Baltimore. As the only adventure education nonprofit at the conference, we were there to demonstrate that learning happens everywhere—on trails, in kayaks, on rock walls, and through every challenge that pushes students beyond what they thought was possible. A huge thank you to the incredible educators we met who share our passion for leadership, access, and breaking barriers. Let’s continue creating more opportunities for students to learn, lead, and explore! #FreeWhatsPossible #OutdoorLearning #ExperientialLearning #InclusiveEducation #Disability #ImageDescription in alt text

This past Wednesday, our Deputy Director, Raeann W., took part in an incredible discussion on leadership and growth! So many valuable insights connect back to our work at Waypoint Adventure.

David Wieselmann from Where To Wheel.US powered his way up his first-ever 40-foot rock wall at last month’s indoor climbing program with Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital's Adaptive Sports Centers! Just sheer grit, the right adaptive gear, and a "let's do this" mindset! Ready for your own "Whoa, I just DID that!" moment? We're teaming up with our friends from Spaulding again on Sat, 3/29 from 10am–3pm at Central Rock Gym Watertown! Grab your 1-hour spot, harness up, and let’s climb! Link below to register: https://lnkd.in/eYyD5_js #FreeWhatsPossible #UnlockPotential #ChallengeAccepted #AdaptiveClimbing #Accessibility #AdaptiveRecreation #Disability #ImageDescription in alt text.

A big thank you to WCVB Channel 5!?We were honored to be featured on?5 for Good?last week, where Erika Tarantal joined us for an afternoon of cross-country skiing at Weston Ski Track. At Waypoint Adventure, we believe everyone deserves access to outdoor adventure! Watch the full segment here: https://lnkd.in/equCiXVR

15 Years Ago, We Asked: What If? ? What if adventure could truly be for everyone? No barriers. No limits. Just the joy, opportunity, and magic of the outdoors, open to all. That bold “what if” lit a spark. And that spark ignited a movement—one that's grown bigger than we ever imagined. Because of YOU—our incredible participants, volunteers, and donors—this passion has grown into an organization that supports individuals, families, and communities throughout New England and more recently, North Carolina. ? Throughout 2025, we’re celebrating 15 years of Waypoint Adventure! Join us on the 15th of each month as we share milestones, memories, and stories about what it means to free what's possible. ? #15YearAnniversary #FreeWhatsPossible #AdventureReady #ExploreMore #AccessibilityMatters #BreakBarriers #PushYourself #OutdoorsForAll #OutdoorEducation #ImageDescription in alt text

“Being a part of the Waypoint community has expanded my daughter’s horizons and given her a sense of what she is capable of.” – Linda B., Parent #FreeWhatsPossible?#AdventureAwaits #ExploreMore?#ChallengeYourself #YesICan #UnlockYourPotential?#ImageDescriptions?in alt text

New Year, New Faces! Our team in MA has grown, so we wanted to take the opportunity to introduce you to some amazing new additions! Over the past year, we’ve welcomed Nikki Laird, Steve Robinson, Oscar Stout, Katherine Ibrahim, Catherine Silvestri, and Harrison S.! Our team is PACKED with hardworking, caring, fun individuals with a breadth of expertise in disability, education, and adventure trip-leading. Whether you meet them on a trip or through Waypoint communications, we know you’ll love getting to know them! We’re psyched about the impact this dynamic team will make—more lives transformed through adventure programming! YES.? We asked these six to answer some silly questions. Swipe through to meet each of them and drop a comment to say hi! Visit the team page on our website to see their role and browse our full team. ?? https://lnkd.in/eXUyVRrN #TeamWaypoint?#AdventureForAll?#NonProfitJobs #LoveYourWork?#OutdoorLeadership?#AdventureJobs #OutdoorJobs?#OutdoorEducation?#OutdoorLearning #FreeWhatsPossible?#OutdoorAdventures #ImageDescription?in alt text

Courage grows in moments of challenge—one paddle stroke at a time! During an indoor kayaking program at the?Jordan Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston?in Chelsea, a Mario Umana Academy?student (Boston Public Schools) turned hesitation into celebration! They faced their fear of water, stepped into a kayak, paddled with determination, and even asked for extra time in the water at the end! This is what Waypoint is all about—saying YES to adventure, building confidence, and discovering just how far you can go. #FreeWhatsPossible?#AdventureAwaits #YouthEmpowerment #PaddleOn #FaceYourFears?#ChallengeAccepted #ConfidenceBuilding?#PushYourself #ChelseaMA #ImageDescription?alt text

BEST. YEAR. YET. ?? Together, we have created over 300 opportunities for adventure, discovery, and connection. These aren’t just outdoor programs; they’re experiences that build community, foster growth, and affirm that the outdoors truly belongs to everyone. And none of it happens without YOU—our amazing participants, volunteers, partners, donors, and supporters. We are profoundly grateful for each and every one of you! ???? As we look ahead to more adventures in 2025, we’re dreaming bigger than ever! With your support, we can create even more transformative experiences. Every donation powers programs that break barriers, unlock potential, and create powerful moments of growth in the great outdoors. ???? Let’s close out 2024 stronger than ever! Thanks to a generous family donor, every gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $30,000. Together, we can turn $30K into $60K! Visit https://lnkd.in/ehEQvkeR to donate and let’s keep the adventure going! #BestYearYet #YearInReview #FreeWhatsPossible #OutdoorsForAll #AccessAndInclusion #BreakingDownBarriersToAdventure #AccessibilityMatters #UnlockYourPotential #AdventureAwaits #VideoDescription: a series of short videos set to folk song of people with and without disabilities doing adventures together like hiking, rock climbing, cycling, kayaking, and more in New England and NC.

We recently finished up an adaptive climbing clinic with a spinal cord injury group and Michaela shared her experience: “I had so much fun pushing myself and learning where I have more strength than I thought. Whenever I challenge myself, I feel like I am making up for lost time. I was stuck in bed for some time of my life and, at one point, my biggest challenge was figuring out how to sit myself up again. I’m so proud of how far I’ve come!” Here's to breaking boundaries, learning strength, and freeing what's possible! Climb on, Michaela! #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #AdaptiveRockClimbing #ImageDescriptions in alt text.