10.26.24 Small Group Hiking 9am-1:30pm

Waypoint Adventure trip-leaders specialize in leading accessible adventure-education programs for youth and adults of all abilities. As a volunteer on a hiking program, you may be asked to do the following:

(Please note this is NOT the hiking volunteer eligibility criteria. We are happy to tailor tasks to your skills and abilities as long as you meet our hiking eligibility criteria!):

• Push an off-road wheelchair 
• Review a lesson plan for the program as well as overview on participants and supports they may require
• Set up or prepare materials (gear, extra layers, backpacks, water bottles, snacks etc) as needed
• Guide participants as needed through proper hiking preparation
• Assist in post-program clean up and debrief

Location:117 Forest St. Saugus, MA 01906 (Breakheart Reservation)

Instructor: Rob Dunn 781- 205-0736

Conditions:  We will hike through the woods.  Some of the paths are paved and others are dirt paths with some rocks and roots.  The Great Brook  has up and down hills. Route may vary depending on mobility needs, but you can expect an easy-moderate hike of 1-3 miles with a stop mid program for a picnic lunch. 

General schedule for the day:

9am-10:00am: Unload gear, set up, review lesson plan and relevant participant supports, practice with adaptive gear as needed

10am-1:00pm: Hiking program with participants. We will stop as needed for water and snack breaks.

1:00pm-1:30pm: Clean up and debrief.

Bathrooms: There are bathrooms at this location.

What to bring:

• Small back pack or bag to carry your things
• Clothes to cover all skin (long pants/socks for tick protection)
• Lunch or snacks
• Water bottle
• Sun protection (hat, glasses, lotion)
• Bug lotion
• Lace-up sneakers or hiking boots

After the Program: Please remember to do a tick check!