Our kayaking program is our most popular and easiest boating program. Tandem boats, pontoons, and seats with head and side support are some of our most popular adaptations.
Paddlers and lifeguards go out together as a group, and move at the pace of the slowest paddler. Our kayaking sessions usually last for an hour, though longer day trips are sometimes available. The cost for programs ranges from $5 or $10.
Kayakers must sign a release form and meet our essential eligibility criteria for paddling.
Out of an abundance of caution due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, the 2020 adaptive kayaking season has been suspended. Our 2019 adaptive kayaking program schedule is shown below.
Kayak with All Out Adventures
Cochituate State Park, Natick
Mondays, 9:45 a.m.–3 p.m.
July 8, 15, 22, 29
August 5, 12, 19, 26
DAR State Forest, Goshen
Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m.–3 p.m.
July 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14, 21, 28
Quinsigamond State Park, Worcester
Thursdays, 9:45 a.m.–3 p.m.
July 25
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
To sign up for one of these kayaking programs, contact All Out Adventures at (413) 584-2052 or register online.
Kayak with Stavros Outdoor Access
DAR State Forest, Goshen
Mondays, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
July 8, 15, 22, 29
August 5
To sign up for an hour-long paddle, contact Brenda Kennedy Davies, Director of Stavros Outdoor Access. Call or text (413) 259-0009 or email outdooraccessma@gmail.com.
Kayak with Waypoint Adventure
Kids only (under 16) on Lake Cochituate, Wayland
Introductory level
Saturday, July 13: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Adults only (16+) on Lake Cochituate, Wayland
Introductory level
Saturday, July 13: 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Beginners of all ages at Walden Pond State Reservation, Concord
Tuesday, July 16: 5 p.m.–7 p.m.
Tuesday, July 30: 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug 6: 5 p.m.–7 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug 13: 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug 20: 3 p.m.–5 p.m.
Adults only (16+) evening paddle at Magazine Beach, Cambridge
Intermediate level
Thursday, July 18: 6 p.m.–8 p.m.
Kids only (under 16) at Walden Pond State Reservation, Concord
Tuesday, July 23: 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Full day ocean kayaking for adults only (16+) at Malibu Beach, Dorchester
Intermediate level
Saturday, August 3: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost for all programs is $10 per person.
You must pre-register with Steve or Eileen. They will give you site and program specific directions and send you the forms you'll need to fill out and return.
Steve is sdastous@waypointadventure.org or call (781) 325-7980, ext 185.
Eileen is eturpin@waypointadventure.org or call (781) 325-7980, ext 184.
Adaptive kayaking for school groups, camps, or summer programs
Cost for all programs is $10 per person per session.
Register with Julia to sign up your school, camp, or summer program! Email jspruance@waypointadventure.org or call (781) 325-7980, ext 184.
Julia will give you site and program specific directions and send you the forms you'll need to fill out and return.
Walden Pond State Reservation, Concord
Introductory level
Tuesday, July 16: 2 p.m.–4 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug 6: 2 p.m.–4 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug 13: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug 20: 12 p.m.–2 p.m.
Charles River at Kendall Square, Cambridge
Intermediate level
Thursday, August 22: 6 p.m.–8 p.m.