08.21.25 Kayaking (4pm-8pm)

  • Kayaking
Blessing of the Bay: 32 Shore Dr, Somerville, MA 02145, USA
Aug 11 2025
Volunteer (4:00pm-8:00pm) 6 spots left
$0.00
  1. Mon4:00 - 8:00 pm

Description

**IMPORTANT FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS: Before registering to volunteer on any Waypoint Adventure program, complete our general volunteer registration HERE. Then, you may review our program calendar and sign up to volunteer on specific programs.**

The Waypoint Outdoor Kayaking program gives access to some of New England's most beautiful lakes, rivers, and coastline. 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 kayak 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 kayaking eligibility criteria!) :

  • Assist in unloading and carrying kayaks 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 tandem kayak with a participant. Must be able to steer/ control the boat, and follow WPA instructors' on-the-water commands
  • Assist in re-loading kayaks onto trailer
  • Clean up of materials

Instructor: Oscar ([email protected]: 781-325-8970)

**Parking will be limited as the beach gets very busy on evenings and weekends. If possible, we strongly encourage you to consider taking public transportation or get dropped off on this date.**

 

Location/Directions: Blessing of the Bay Boathouse (32 Shore Dr, Somerville, MA 02145)

 

Conditions: Woerd Ave is an access point to the Charle River. It is easily affected by the wind and weather. Depending on the weather, it could be calm or choppy, and has a little bit of a current. There is a short ramp that goes down to the water. Be prepared to assist folks down the ramp in both dry and damp conditions. 

 

Bathrooms: There will be a bathroom at this site.

 

What to bring:

  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Snack
  • Water
  • Sunscreen
  • Bugspray
  • Water shoes

Class dates

08/11/2025

Program enrollment capacity

Minimum: 1

Maximum: 6

Registration period

Registration starts on 06/01/2025 and ends on 08/10/2025.

In-person location

Blessing of the Bay: 32 Shore Dr, Somerville, MA 02145, USA
Express Registration