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SUMMER SCHEDULE

 

Before You Go

1.) Pre Register:

Get into the activity sooner when you arrive!  Come with your waiver filled out!

http://www.mass.gov/dcr/universal_access/docs/waiver.pdf

2.) In the event of poor weather:

Call the following numbers for program status:

Eastern MA:

(617) 626 1294

Western MA:

(413) 545 5758

3.) Need to cancel? Running late? 

Call and leave a message so we know.

 

ADAPTIVE RECREATION FAIR



Accessible Bikes


Artesani Park in Brighton (Boston) Saturday, June 8th from

10:00AM–3:00PM

Meet recreation organizations that serve people with disabilities and offer a variety of recreation activities and sign up for summer fun! Enjoy recreation info, adaptive cycling, equipment demos, refreshments and festivities.

Call Gigi to register: (617) 626-1294

 

 

KAYAKING

Accessible Kayaking

 

 

Cost for most kayaking programs is $5 per person.

Inquire when pre-registering. Lifeguard On Duty.

 

 

Kayaking at DCR’s Walden Pond State Reservation
Concord, MA

Mondays, 9:45AM-3:15PM
July 8, 15, 22, 29
August 5, 12

Experience flat-water kayaking with adaptations and support as needed. Sign up for an hour long paddle! Call All Out Adventures to register: (413) 584-2052


Kayaking on The Charles River
Waltham, MA

Tuesdays &Thursdays: 10:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-3:00PM
July 9 , 11, 23 and 25


Join Waypoint Adventure to kayak on one of the most beautiful sections of the Charles River.
Strengthen your kayak skills during this 2 hour exploration.

Call Waypoint Adventure to register: (781) 454-5297


Kayaking at DCR’s Quinsigamond State Park
Worcester, MA

Thursdays, 9:45AM-3:15PM
August 15 and 22


Join All Out Adventures to paddle in a beautiful urban environment. Sign up for an hour long paddle!
Call All Out Adventures to register: (413) 584-2052



Kayaking at DCR’s Hopkinton State Park
Hopkinton, MA

Thursdays, 10:00AM-3:00PM
July 11, 18, 25 and Aug 1


Join Boating in Boston to explore a gentle lake with support as needed. Sign up for an hour long paddle any day of the week or during a UA program day! Call Boating in Boston to register: (508) 435-3965


Kayaking at DCR’s D.A.R. State Forest
Goshen, MA

Wednesdays, 9:45AM-4:15PM
July 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14


Join All Out Adventures to kayak on beautiful Highland Lake. Picnic and take a walk on the accessible forest trail along the lake shore or take a swim at the beach! Sign up for an hour long paddle!
Call All Out Adventures to register: (413) 584-2052



Kayaking at DCR’s D.A.R. State Forest
Goshen, MA

Mondays, 10:00AM-3:00PM
July 1, 8, 15, 29
Aug 5

Join Outdoor Access for weekly flat-water kayaking. Explore Highland Lake in search of blueberries!
Sign up for an hour long paddle! Call Stavros Outdoor Access to register: (413) 259-0009


Kayaking at DCR’s Douglas State Forest
Douglas, MA

Thursdays, 9:45AM-3:15PM
July 11, 18, 25
August 1


Join All Out Adventures at this popular flat-water kayak pro-gram and see if you can paddle to Rhode Island! Sign up for an hour long paddle! Call All Out Adventures to register: (413) 584-2052


CANOEING

 



Canoeing at Barton’s Cove
Gill, MA

Tuesdays, 9:45AM-4:15PM
July 9, 16, 23

Join All Out Adventures for weekly canoeing on the Connecticut River. Explore a shallow cove on a lazy day or challenge yourself to paddle around “Eagle” Island.
Program costs: $5 per person. Sign up for an hour
long paddle!

Call All Out Adventures to register: (413) 584-2052


Canoeing at DCR’s Hampton Ponds SP
Westfield, MA

Tuesdays, 10:45AM-4:15PM
July 30, August 6, 13


Join All Out Adventures to explore this popular pond near Holyoke! Spot wildlife from your canoe and if you are lucky you might even spot a bald eagle! Program costs: $5 per person. Sign up for an hour long paddle! Call All Out Adventures to register: (413) 584-2052

ROWING

 



Rowing at Jones Ferry

Holyoke, MA

Thursdays, time varies
May - October


Learn to row or scull with Stephanie Moore of Holyoke Rows. Specialized rowing shells and adaptive support as needed. Enjoy exercising on the Connecticut River and/or train for competition. Sign up for an hour long experience! Free, but pre-registration is required. 

Call Holyoke Rows to register (413) 586-8612

SAILING





Sailing on the Charles River Boston, MA

Summer: June 17 – August 25
Monday-Friday: 10:00AM-5:00PM
Weekends: 10:00AM-3:00PM

Fall: August 26 - September 29
Monday-Friday: 1:00PM-5:00PM
Weekends: 10:00AM-3:00PM


Learn to sail and enjoy the city scenery from the Charles River. Modified sailboats and adaptive support as needed. Sign up for an hour long experience! “Pay what you can” fee system, pre-registration required. Call Community Boating Inc. to register: (617) 523-1038


ADAPTIVE CYCLING

 


Join All Out Adventures and explore the wide variety of adaptive bikes for adults and kids including hand cycles, trikes, tandems, and recumbent bikes. Cost is $3 per program or use an AOA summer pass, pre-registration required. Call All Out Adventures to register (413) 584-2052

Norwottuck Rail Trail, Hadley—Fridays, 10:00AM-3:00PM
June 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, August 16, and 30


Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, Dalton— Fridays, 10:00AM—3:00PM
August 9 and 23


NEW! Artesani Park, Brighton—Thursdays, 11:00AM-3:00PM
September 12 and 19


ACCESSIBLE HIKING PROGRAM




 

Accessible Hiking Program that travels around the state!
Various locations, MA


Take a gentle hike with Stavros Outdoor Access. Explore accessible trails and rugged paths with a focus on fun and meeting new people. Assistive equipment and teamwork unite people of all abilities using Terra Trek mountain wheelchairs. Bring a lunch and enjoy activities such as scavenger hunts, nature talks and letterboxing. Sighted guides available. Limited transportation. Program cost: $3 per person, $5 for families, $12 for groups

Date

Day

Location

Town

Theme

June 4

Tuesday

Chicopee State Park

Chicopee

Nature activity

July 16

Tuesday

Walden Pond

Concord

Hike around pond

July 17

Wednesday

Blue Hills

Milton

Summit hike, advanced

August 2

Friday

Dunn State Park

Gardner

ADA Celebration

August 28

Wednesday

Great Brook Farm

Carlisle

Dairy tour & ice cream party

August 29

Thursday

Breakheart Reservation

Saugus

Nature activity

September 10

Tuesday

Robinson State Park

Feeding Hills

Nature activities

September 14

Saturday

Spectacle Island

Boston Harbor

Olympic/Paralympic Day

October 9

Wednesday

Mt. Tom State Reservation

Holyoke

Beaver pond exploration

October 20

Sunday

Maudslay State Park

Newburyport

Haunted Hike

October 21

Monday

Borderland State Park

Sharon

Mansion tour

October 22

Tuesday

Borderland State Park

Sharon

Mansion tour

 

 

 

 

 

 

HORSEBACK RIDING



Join Windrush Farm for horseback riding at DCR’s Bradley Palmer State Park in Topsfield

This year’s riding program will be held on Friday August 23 and Monday August 26 from 10:00AM-2:00PM. This program is free! To receive waivers, register and reserve a spot, call Gigi at (617) 626-1294 or Gina at (978) 682-7855.

If you haven’t tried horseback riding yet, don’t miss your chance this year! Sign up early as the popular program fills up fast!