Programs List
- April 1, 2023
-
-
Plunge for Adventure: April Fool's Edition
April 1, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Plunge for Adventure: April Fool's Edition
What better way to help break down barriers to participation in outdoor recreation than joining us for a freezing cold dip in Upper Highland Lake at the DAR State Forest on April Fool's Day?!
If our collective fundraising efforts raise $18,000 or more, we'll take the plunge!
Date, Time, Location:
10am – 1pm at The DAR State Forest, Goshen- 10am: Arrival. Enjoy coffee from the Northampton Kiwanis Club. Change into your plunging outfit. Gather Your Courage.
- 11am: Plunging Begins
- Post-Plunge – 1pm: Change into something warm and dry. Enjoy soup and warm beverages from the Northampton Kiwanis Club. Post-Plunge Awards Ceremony.
Sign up to Plunge
Nominate Someone to PlungeA Plunger's Commitment
- Fundraise for the event by sharing social media graphics, fundraising asks, and event information with your networks (We'll provide it all!)
- Email us a photo of yourself that we can use for social media graphics and general plunge promotion
- Age requirements:
- 16+ to participate fully (with the option to go off the dock or from a slide)
- 12+ to go in from the beach with a responsible adult (18+) on site
Awards
- Best costume
- Most creative plunging style
- Crowd Favorite
-
- April 20, 2023
-
-
Look Park, Cycling for People with Traumatic or Acquired Brain Injuries
April 20, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Look Memorial Park, 300 N Main St, Florence, MA 01062, USACycling Program for People with Traumatic or Acquired Brain Injuries and Their Loved Ones
Pre-register and join us at Look Park to check out a wide variety of cycles that can accommodate riders of all abilities with stable recumbent tricycles, tandem cycles, hand-pedaled cycles, and more. Then go for a ride around the park as many times as you'd like in the hour time slot. The park loop is 1.25 miles.
Recumbent trikes offer a neutral, comfortable body position, so they are perfect for anyone who wants to get some non-weight-bearing exercise without having to balance a two-wheel bike or for those who are uncomfortable on a two-wheel bike for any reason. We can set up trikes for one-sided control.
Equipment and cycles provided. Helmets are required for all riders. You can bring your own or borrow one of ours.
Sign up for a one hour time slot within the program time of 11 AM-3 PM.
Program Cost: $5- This program is open to survivors of traumatic or acquired brain injuries and their loved ones.
- Pre-registration by 3pm the day before is required. We will not be able to accommodate any walk-ins. You can pre-register by emailing us (info @alloutadventures.org) or calling us at 413-584-2052
-
Look Park, Cycling for Veterans
April 20, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Look Memorial Park, 300 N Main St, Florence, MA 01062, USACycling Program for Veterans
Pre-register and join us at Look Park to check out a wide variety of cycles that can accommodate riders of all abilities with stable recumbent tricycles, tandem cycles, hand-pedaled cycles, and more. Then go for a ride around the park as many times as you'd like in the hour time slot. The park loop is 1.25 miles.
Recumbent trikes offer a neutral, comfortable body position, so they are perfect for anyone who wants to get some non-weight-bearing exercise without having to balance a two-wheel bike, for those who are uncomfortable on a two-wheel bike for any reason, or for those who want to have fun trying a variety of cycles.
Equipment and cycles provided. Helmets are required for all riders. You can bring your own or borrow one of ours.
Sign up for a one hour time slot within the program time of 11 AM-3 PM.
Program Cost: No charge- This program is open to Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. Loved ones are welcome to join. There is no charge for this program for Veterans, as their participation is generously funded by the federal Veterans Adaptive Sports grant.
- Pre-registration by 3pm the day before is required. We will not be able to accommodate any walk-ins. You can pre-register by emailing us (info @alloutadventures.org) or calling us at 413-584-2052
-
- April 28, 2023
-
-
UAP Cycling in Hadley
April 28, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
8 Railroad St, Hadley, MA 01035, USAJoin us for accessible cycling on the Norwottuck Rail Trail in Hadley. We have an array of cycles that can accommodate riders of all abilities from stable, comfortable recumbent trikes to handcycles to tandem recumbent trikes to wheelchair tandems.
This program is open to people with disabilities and their families and friends. Seniors are invited to register as well.
Instruction, equipment, and assistance as needed are provided.
Pre-registration is required by 3PM the day before the program. You will receive an email confirmation for participation.
Participants may sign up for a one-hour timeslot during the program time between 10AM - 3PM.
Please let us know the approximate time you would like to arrive when you call or email.
Email us or call us at 413.584.2052 to pre-register.
The fee is $5-20. Sliding scale per session.AOA staff will:
- Host a sign-in and registration table at the Program Base area
- Loan you and teach you how to use the cycle you have reserved, including steering, braking, and shifting
- Be available by cell phone in case you need anything while out for your ride
To participate in these programs, participants will (either on their own or with the assistance of a caregiver who attends with them):
- Be able to steer, brake, and shift the cycle
- Consistently stay to the right while riding and stop at intersections
- Be able to transfer on and off the cycle
- Be able to use the equipment independently (though staff will provide support at the base in getting set up and adjusting the equipment)
Parking: Park on the west side of the building in the parking lot near the Quarters Restaurant end. Be sure to park near the dumpsters to leave room for Quarters Restaurant customers.
-