09.24.25 Canoeing 10:00am-1:00pm

The Waypoint Outdoor Canoeing program gives access to some of the best ponds in the Boston area. Enjoy the fun and serenity of the water all while being part of a supportive and diverse community. Waypoint Adventure trip leaders specialize in leading accessible adventure education programs for youth and adults of all abilities. Your assistance on these programs help us to provide access to folks who may require physical, cognitive, or social emotional accommodations. As a volunteer on a canoe program, you may be asked to do the following (please note that the following are NOT the volunteer eligibility requirements. We are happy to tailor tasks to your skills and abilities as long as you meet our eligibility criteria!) :

• Assist in unloading and carrying canoes to and from trailer
• Review a lesson plan for the program and overview on participants and supports they may need
• Set up materials (lifejackets, water coolers, adaptive gear, paddles, etc) as needed
• Guide participants as needed through proper lifejacket fit, paddle stroke techniques, and other skills
• Paddle in the back of a canoe with a participant. Must be able to steer/ control the boat, and follow WPA instructors' on-the-water commands
• Assist in re-loading canoes onto trailer
• Clean up of materials

Instructors: Oscar (617-520-4534), Harrison (617-299-0491)

Location/Directions: Do not park in the general parking area for Walden Pond. It costs money to park there. Instead use the address listed (1000 Walden Street Lincoln, MA) as an estimate and look for a brown gate that leads to a boat ramp. The coordinates for the boat ramp are 42.438466, -71.333571. If you are coming from Rt. 2, turn onto Walden St (Rt 126). You will pass the entrance to the paid parking lot on your left, then the visitor's center also on your left. After that begin looking for a brown gate on your right to turn down for the boat ramp. Look for green Waypoint signs and give us a call if you need further instructions.

Conditions: Walden Pond is a calm pond with a gradual slope to the canoe launch. The parking lot is compact gravel/sand and the beach near the water is sand. At times rain may have washed away some of the parking lot and boat ramp.

Bathrooms: There will be an accessible porta potty at the boat launch.

What to bring:

• Water bottle
• Sandals with a heel strap or sneakers that you don't mind getting wet
• Sunglasses with a strap
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Snacks