Thursday, December 30, 2010

Website is up and this site is down

WEBSITE IS UP - GO CHECK IT OUT!! - www.waypointadventure.org
The long awaited website is finally here! We started this process desiring a site that expressed the uniqueness and transformational power of our programming. We also wanted it to be easy to use and functional. We believe that the end product encompasses both of these elements beautifully. We want to give Nat Sweeny, Sean Fournier and the team at Colangelo a big THANK YOU for spending so much time, energy and resources on this project. Their expertise and creativity has given all of us this amazingly functional and creative website.


THIS SITE IS DOWN
With the launching of the website we will no longer be using this blog to share information. As mentioned above, the new website is very functional and all of our blog posts will now be found on that site. We hope that you will come on over to the site and keep checking back often for the latest Waypoint Adventure news.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

2 Snowshoeing Programs - Sign Up Today!


We have collaborated with the Town of Sudbury to coordinate 2 snowshoeing programs in the month of February. These are youth and adult programs and are open to the public. Sudbury will be handling all of the registration and coordination and we will be facilitating the programs. More information about the program and how to register is as follows:

Waypoint snowshoeing will open your eyes to the exciting and accessible world of the New England winter woods. On this program, you will be encouraged to reach your individual and group goals while learning skills to travel safely and effectively through the winter wilderness environment. Some of the lessons that will be discussed include how to snowshoe, layering, packing the 10 essentials, map and compass navigation, teamwork, communication, and perseverance. Price includes trail guide, instruction, and snowshoes.

WHO:
Anyone ages 8+ (sit skis available with 2 wk notice)
WHEN:
Saturday, Feb. 5th and/or Feb. 26th
TIME: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
COST:
$32 per person per session
WHERE: TBD as program gets closer. (Will be in or near Sudbury)
WHAT TO BRING: Warm Clothes, Water and Lunch (contact Adam or Dan if you need help with any of these items).

How to Register:
1.
http://www.sudbury.ma.us/
2.
Click - Registration (on the top bar).
3.
Click - Recreation Activities.
4.
Click - Register now (picture of a soccer player).
5.
Click - Winter Programs 2011.
6. Click - Adaptive Programs.
7. Click - Child and Teen Programs (this program is still open to adults)
8. Click - Waypoint Adventure Snowshoe Programs

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROGRAM
OR HOW TO REGISTER PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US:

info@waypointadventure.org


Wednesday, November 10, 2010

EQUIPMENT DRIVE!!



WE NEED GEAR! There a lot of prospective programs on the brink, and we need to start outfitting ourselves. There are two ways to help:

1) Donate your old stuff - This can be clothing or equipment. Some of our needs include snowshoes, ski poles, kayaks, paddles, PFD’s, boots, socks, synthetic layers, rain jackets, warm jackets, and hats. If you have anything else that you feel we may be able to use, please let us know. If you have old equipment, you can reply here or email us at info@waypointadventure.org. We’ll arrange to pick it up!

2) Donate Monetarily - We have set a goal of $3000 for our upcoming snowshoeing program. Simply click the “Donate” button and enter the amount you wish to contribute. With this money you can fully outfit our snowshoeing program! It won’t take much to get there if you’ll help us spread the word! Tell your friends and family! Help Waypoint provide life transforming outdoor adventure programs for people of all abilities!

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Momentum is Building!

Since July, the development of Waypoint Adventure has been moving forward at a consistent rate of speed . Dan and Adam have been working hard to make sure all of the foundational pieces are in place (policies and procedures, legal paperwork, etc.), in order to ensure firm support of programs.

We are now working hard to make contacts and beginning to fill the calendar with programs. At the moment we are directing our efforts toward recruiting groups. As soon as we have the staff capacity needed, we will begin offering open enrollment style programs. If you know of a group who might be interested in Waypoint Adventure programs, please let us know or have them contact us. Until our website is officially up and running, you can find our contact information on this blog or on facebook.



May Institute Sailing Program at Piers Park Sailing Center 10/2010



Boston College High School Leadership Team Building Program 10/2010

Friday, October 8, 2010

Harvard Square Oktoberfest this Sunday!

Come out to the Harvard Square Octoberfest this Sunday. Thanks to a donation by Matt Wallace and Berryline we'll have a table present to advertise our programs! We'd love to see you all!!!


http://www.harvardsquare.com/Home/Articles/The-32nd-Annual-Oktoberfest-and-Honk!-Festival-Par.aspx

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

A Great Fundraiser!

We want to say a BIG thank you to everyone who was able to come out last night for Waypoint's first fundraiser! It was a huge success and we owe it all to you guys! It was so great to see all of the familiar faces along with so many new ones. We really enjoyed getting to catch up with all of you and share our excitement of things to come. A great night of pizza, bowling, and community was had by all. Again, we just want to express our gratitude to everyone -- our amazing dessert bakers, t-shirt makers, those who spread the word, and all of our supporters whether near or far, we could never do any of this without you. We truly are a part of an amazing community. Here are some pictures from last night, enjoy!













Monday, September 20, 2010

NEW LOGO!


Here it is, the long awaited logo! We realize that it has taken a long time but we're really happy with the result and hope you are as well. Some of the thoughts that went into this design were based on a desire for something simple, clean and classic but also a need to contain elements of our mission. We feel like this logo is all of those things. It's simple and clean enough to carry on and stay relevant for a long time all while containing elements of mountains and upward motion that signify the positive transformation we want to produce in our programming

We want to say thanks to Peter Smyth and the team at Colangelo for spending so much time and energy helping us understand and refine our direction as well as Steve Smith for providing us with the final product. It wouldn't fit as well as it does without all of you. Thank You!


Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Looking for Office Space

The good news is that things are picking up rapidly around here at Waypoint. The downside to that growth is that we are growing out of our ability to work from home. So, we are currently in need office space in or around Boston! We are willing to pay rent or, if you are a service organization, we are willing to exchange programs in turn for the space. If you or anyone you know might have something to offer, please let us know!

Contact Info:
dminnich@waypointadventure.org
acombs@waypointadventure.org

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Flatbread Pizza Fundraiser!!!

Hey guys, we're having our first fundraiser on September 28th at Flatbread Pizza Company in Somerville, so mark your calendars and bring your appetites!! Flatbread Pizza is located at 45 Day St. $1.75 of each small pizza and $3.50 of each large pizza will be donated to Waypoint Adventure. We will also have a table to give individual donations if pizza is not your taste. Every little bit helps! So join us for a night of good food and good friends joining together for a great cause. Dan and Adam will be there excited to catch up with all of you and answer any questions you may have. This event is for dinner, so please arrive anytime after 5pm. We'll be there and look forward to seeing you!

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Why Waypoint?

Oftentimes people ask why we chose the name Waypoint Adventure. The more we explain to folks, “why waypoint” the more it begins to resonate true.

Life is a journey, comprised of significant goals. Sometimes those goals are clear and recognizable, but other times we need people or life experiences to open our eyes to their reality. As we move toward achieving these goals, we come across markers that help us stay on target. These markers might be people, experiences or ideas. Their intent is to focus us, redirect us or simply provide support.

To explain this idea, an easy metaphor can be drawn from the act of navigation with a map and compass. Once you have determined your destination or goal, you must set a bearing in that direction. In most situations you cannot see the end point, and in order to hit your mark accurately you must aim your compass to a point within view. These points are your “waypoints.” It is at these points that you can re-assess your positioning before pressing on toward your goal. In short, these waypoints are significant places along your journey that keep you on your desired path.

We believe that the programs at Waypoint Adventure will be a marker (waypoint) for our participants. Through the power of adventure experiences, we will strive to help our participants further develop an understanding of themselves and the world around them--thus directing them toward their goals.

Saturday, July 17, 2010

It's Official!!

We hope that everyone is having a great summer! Aside from the heat, the weather has been pretty amazing. Hopefully you are all getting outside and enjoying it.

We apologize for not being more diligent in keeping everyone informed since the creation of this blog. Things here at Waypoint have been really busy, and we are just now finding time to update our progress.

So here it goes – As of yesterday (Thursday, July 16, 2010) we are officially recognized as a non-profit corporation in the state of Massachusetts!!!! Wahoooo!! We are really excited and hope you are too!

Although this is the first of many hurdles, we are really close to getting back out on programs with all of you. We can feel the wind, smell the pine trees, feel the water, and hear the great conversation. It’s almost time!

Our next major step is to file our paperwork with the Attorney General’s office to receive a “Certificate of Solicitation.” This certificate will allow us to raise funds. So, if you were planning on making a donation, hold off for a couple more weeks. We’ll let you know when we are clear to receive your generous gifts. :)

Finally, some other exciting news - We are working with a couple different design firms who are helping us to develop a logo and some marketing materials. It won’t be long until this will be finalized and you can see the new face of Waypoint Adventure. Until then, enjoy your summer and try to get outside as much as possible!

Dan and Adam

Friday, May 28, 2010

Welcome!

Welcome to the Waypoint Adventure blog! This is the beginning of a new and really exciting chapter.

At Waypoint our mission is to act as a trusted resource to help youth and adults of all abilities discover their purpose, talents, and strengths through the transforming power of adventure.

We are unique in that we are able to custom tailor our curriculum to assist individuals and groups of all physical and cognitive abilities to meet their goals and bring about positive personal, social and spiritual change. Our programs will operate using a delicate balance of goal setting, supportive group interaction, challenging adventure experiences and facilitated debrief. Through these experiences, participants will realize their value, strengths and abilities and learn life skills that will translate into making them stronger individuals and community members.

Right now, Dan and Adam have been elbow deep in paperwork as we are in the process of filing forms and adhering to all legalities that allow non-profits to be born. The wheels are beginning to spin, the momentum is building, and we can see life being breathed into Waypoint! We are looking forward to the opportunity to custom tailor a program that meets your specific needs and goals in the near future.

Keep checking in with us as we'll keep you updated on all that's going on. Thanks again for reading our blog, we hope you're as excited as we are to see what's to come...