Activities can be developed for youth groups by special arrangement. Each activity incorporates a partnership of a visually impaired participant with a sighted guide and uses existing community recreation facilities in the greater Boston area and beyond. Blind and visually-impaired persons of all levels of ability as well as sighted persons with an interest in sharing their love of outdoor activities, are welcome to participate. Activities are developed throughout the seasons and are publicized through the Outdoor Enrichment Newsletter, which can be made available in large print, computer disk or audio tape. The program owns five multi-speed tandem bicycles, while some participants personally own a tandem.
Instruction is provided to guides.
Past cycling has included the Charles River path, Minute Man path, the Newton area and further weekend trips to Cape Cod area. Hiking can include local area Saturday hikes combined with a leader from Massachusetts Audubon Society, Appalachian Mt. Club or nearby nature clubs. Hiking can also include two day backpacking trips to the White Mts. of New Hampshire and weekend day hikes on the beaches of Cape Cod during spring and fall. Two-day weekend canoe trips are available throughout NE for experienced canoeists. Occasional day trips can be planned for nearby rivers where canoe rentals are available.