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Summer 2016
Sponsored by 100+ Women Who Care, Al Carman, Caroline’s Thrift Shop, Dave & Roberta Olsen Family Foundation, Episcopal Church of St.
John the Baptist, Jennifer Dole Special Needs Trust, Newman’s Own Foundation, Ow Family Properties, Robert Rollin, Robert Quinn, Sweet
Camila Treats, Steve Miller, Taylor Family Foundation, and the Upjohn California Fund
May
Sun
1
Mon
2
Tues
3
June
Wed
4
Thurs
5
Fri
6
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tues
7
Garden
10:30-12:30
Wed
1
Thurs
2
Fri
3
Sat
4
Garden
Human
Race
10:30-12:30
Walk-a-thon
8:00-12:30
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Garden
Art Class
Garden
10:30-12:30
3:30-5:30
10:30-12:30
5
Henry
Cowell
Nature
Walk
6
7
8
9
10
Garden
Art Class
Sailing
Garden
10:30-12:30
3:30-5:30
2:00-4:00
10:30-12:30
11
12:30-2:00
15
16
Garden
10:30-12:30
17
Registration
Opens for
Camp
Adventures!
18
19
20
21
Garden
12
Archery
10:30-12:30
10:00-12:00
27
28
13
14
Garden
Art Class
10:30-12:30
3:30-5:30
15
Art Class
16
17
18
Registration
Opens for
Day on the
Beach!
Garden
Archery
10:30-12:30
10:00-12:00
23
24
25
3:30-5:30
22
23
Monterey
Aquarium
24
25
26
Art Class
Sailing
3:30-5:30
2:00-4:00
11:00-4:00
Garden
10:30-12:30
19
Pinto
Lake
Picnic
20
30
31
Garden
Art Class
10:30-12:30
3:30-5:30
22
Garden
Horseback
Riding
Sailing
Garden
10:30-12:30
10:00-12:00
2:00-4:00
10:30-12:30
Art Class
12:00-3:00
29
21
3:30-5:30
26
Elkhorn
Slough
Kayak
27
28
Garden
Art Class
10:30-12:30
3:30-5:30
29
4:00-6:30
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Activities Calendar
Summer 2016
Sponsored by 100+ Women Who Care, Al Carman, Caroline’s Thrift Shop, Dave & Roberta Olsen Family Foundation, Episcopal Church of St.
John the Baptist, Jennifer Dole Special Needs Trust, Newman’s Own Foundation, Ow Family Properties, Robert Rollin, Robert Quinn, Sweet
Camila Treats, Steve Miller, Taylor Family Foundation, and the Upjohn California Fund
July
Sun
Mon
Tues
August
Wed
Thurs
1
Fri
2
Sat
Sun
1
Mon
2
Tues
3
Wed
Garden
10:30-12:30
3
4
Garden
10:30-12:30
5
6
7
8
9
Art Class
Sailing
Garden
3:30-5:30
2:00-4:00
10:30-12:30
7
8
Elkhorn
Slough
Kayak
9
Thurs
4
Fri
5
Sailing
Garden
2:00-4:00
10:30-12:30
11
12
Garden
Art Class
Garden
10:30-12:30
3:30-5:30
10:30-12:30
6
Sat
13
4:00-6:30
10
11
Garden
10:30-12:30
12
13
14
15
16
Art Class
Garden
3:30-5:30
10:30-12:30
Day on
the
Beach
14
Paralympic
Triathlon
15
Garden
10:30-12:30
Time TBA
16
17
18
19
Camp Adventures
20
Archery
Art Class
Garden
3:30-5:30
10:30-12:30
10:00-12:00
10:00-4:00
17
18
20
21
22
23
21
22
23
24
25
26
Garden
Art Class
Sailing
Garden
Garden
Art Class
Sailing
Garden
10:30-12:30
3:30-5:30
2:00-4:00
10:30-12:30
10:30-12:30
3:30-5:30
2:00-4:00
10:30-12: 30
29
30
25
24
19
Garden
10:30-12:30
26
27
28
29
30
28
Art Class
Garden
Art Class
3:30-5:30
10:30-12:30
3:30-5:30
31
31
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Adventure News!
Summer 2016
Calendar & Newsletter
letter from Foster
I am so excited to see that we are having longer days and warmer nights! Yes, spring has finally sprung as
you can see by all the wild flowers that have been flourishing around the Central Coast. One of my favorite
ones is the orange California poppy. For some reason it always catches my eye in the most artistic fashion.
Unfortunately, it takes a lot of light to grow these poppies. If anybody is interested in learning more about
how to grow your favorite flowers and/or plants, you are welcome to attend the free weekly Our Shared
Garden program. I want to introduce to you SA’s new garden teacher to take over instructing these classes.
His name is Eli Cooper and he comes at a great time of year to teach everyone about the variety of things
we grow in the shared garden space. Please take this opportunity to come out, learn something new in the
garden, and greet Eli with a big warm Shared Adventures welcome!!
This time of year is always one of the busiest and most exciting for Shared Adventures activities. Almost every week we have two or three things going on, plus we have added some new events that I am sure you’ll
want to enjoy. Each activity we do is unique just like the participants that we serve. Everyone has a story to
tell and we can all share that story and adventure with the activities that we do.
In two months everyone’s favorite event, Day on the Beach, will be happening on July 16th. This year’s
event we are planning an even more diverse array of entertainment. Last year, the aerial dancers and Magic
Makers band were two highlights on the beach that made it very exciting for everyone. We’re planning to
have additional rollout mats on the sand to accommodate more wheelchair users to get to the outrigger canoe and SCUBA activities. Registration starts on June 16th so please mark your calendars and soon you’ll
be enjoying the 24th annual Day on the Beach, one of the most impressive events that Santa Cruz has to
offer!
Take a look inside our Summer Adventure Newsletter, pick an activity you find inviting, tell a friend or two,
and come out and have an adventure of a lifetime!!
Sincerely,
Foster N. Andersen
Founder/Director
PO Box 396 • Santa Cruz, CA 95061 • (831) 459-7210 • [email protected]
www.sharedadventures.org
Walk & Roll with Team
Shared Adventures
in the
Santa Cruz Human Race!
The Human Race is the largest collaborative fundraiser of Santa Cruz County. We need you to join
our team to maximize the impact of the Human Race
Fundraiser!
By joining Team Shared Adventures you’ll be raising
money for the our recreational programs, including
the 24th Annual Day on the Beach! With your support,
we can once again provide this spectacular event and
fund the 100+ other unique activities we offer each
year.
Members of Team Shared Adventures will receive a
complimentary Day on the Beach T-shirt! We’ll gather
at the Human Race on May 7th and “Walk and Roll”
down West Cliff together.
How to Sign Up for Our Team:
Visit our Human Race Fundraising page at
humanracesc.org/npo/shared-adventures
From there, you can support us by either:
- Making an online donation through the webpage
- Joining our team to walk and roll with us on May 7th.
Raise money by gathering pledges from your friends
and family for each mile you walk. Any amount makes
a difference!
Event Details:
May 7th - 8:00am
Meet at 2300
Delaware Ave
Raise a minimum of
$35 to receive Human
Race T-shirt, plus complimentary breakfast/
lunch at the event!
*Participating in the Walk-a-thon is optional, you do not
have to attend to join our team or make a donation online!
Paralympic
Sport Club News
USA ParaTriathlon National
Championships coming to Santa
Cruz this Summer!
Sunday, August 14th
This summer, Santa Cruz has the amazing opportunity to host the 2016 Paratriathlon Championshpis. Athletes competing in this round will head on
to the 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro!
We invite you to join Shared Adventures as we follow this event and support the incredible athletes.
More information will be posted on our website as
the event draws nearer, including the possibility
of meeting some of the paratriathletes. Mark your
calendars now for August 14th!
PO Box 396 • Santa Cruz, CA 95061 • (831) 459-7210 • [email protected]
Summer Activities!
Summer 2016
Major Events
Help Wanted! We are looking for a
Participant Representative
to join our Board of Directors!
• Monterey Bay Aquarium
Sun, May 22
• Pinto Lake Picnic
Sat, May 28
• Henry Cowell Nature Walk
Sun, June 5
• Horseback Riding
Tues, June 28
• Day on the Beach
Sat, July 16
• Camp Adventures
August 16-19
Have you ever wanted to join the team that makes Shared
Adventures run? We are looking for someone enthusiastic
to have a position on our Board of Directors. We would
like the “Participant Representative” to give their input on
Shared Adventures operations, including:
- Planning new activities & improving current ones
- Fundraising & Budgeting
- Outreach & Advertising
and much more!
This is a voluntary position. We are looking for a representative who knows the Shared Adventures program and
has a passion for helping those with special needs. Ideally
the representative would be able to attend board meetings
1x/month. If interested, please contact Shared Adventures
with some information about yourself and why you are interested: (831)459-7210 or [email protected]
PO Box 396 • Santa Cruz, CA 95061 • (831) 459-7210 • [email protected]
Shared Adventures
Summer 2016 Catalog of Activities
Please read our policies before signing up for adventures!
How to Register
Payments & Cancellations
Transportation
To register for activities contact the
Shared Adventures office. Office
hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and
Fridays from 11:00am-5:30pm. All
activities are fully accessible, call if
you would like to discuss any special
needs.
Contact Shared Adventures:
(831)459-7210
[email protected]
Advance registration and payment is
required unless otherwise stated. We cannot
confirm your spot at an activity until payment is received. Checks should be payable
to Shared Adventures. We can accept credit
cards over the phone. Credit card payments
will include a $2 transaction fee. At least 48
hours notice is required for cancellations.
Less than 48 hours will result in no refund. A
limited number of scholarships are available,
please contact our office to inquire.
Shared
Adventures
does
not
provide transportation. If you
need help with transportation to
activities, you can call Liftline at
(831) 688-9663 or ParaCruz at
(831) 425-4664 which you may
be eligible to use at no cost.
Carpools can sometimes be arranged.
Archery Lessons
Dates: Saturday, May 21
Saturday, June 18
Saturday, August 20
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: Santa Cruz Indoor Archery Range (141
Brookwood Dr at Delaveaga Park, Santa Cruz)
Cost: Free
Archery builds motor skills, persistence, strength,
and focus, plus it’s great fun and provides instant
positive feedback. You’ll be trained by experienced
members of the Santa Cruz Archers. Space is limited for this free activity so sign up quickly! All skill
levels are invited to attend. Adaptive equipment
available for those wtih visual disabilities. Participants must be at least 10 years of age.
Bingo & Pizza Party
Date: TBA
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Location: Santa Cruz Hope Services
(220 Lincoln St., Santa Cruz 95060)
Cost: $5 (includes pizza, drinks, & prizes!)
You’re invited to a pizza & bingo party with Shared
Adventures! Play a few rounds and win some cool
prizes while enjoying a pizza dinner. Friends and
family members are all invited to play!
Elkhorn Slough Kayak Tours
Dates: Sunday, June 26
Sunday, August 7
Time: 4:00-6:30pm
Location: 2370 Highway 1, Moss Landing 95039
Cost: $20/person (limit one companion per
special needs participant)
Take this unique opportunity to explore an amazing
area by kayak! This ecological treasure, located at
the heart of the Monterey Bay coastline, provides
much-needed habitat for hundreds of species of
plants & animals, including over 200 species of
birds and plenty of playful otters! Head out to explore the Slough with a team of experienced kayakers to have an unforgettable time.
PO Box 396 • Santa Cruz, CA 95061 • (831) 459-7210 • [email protected]
Camp Adventures
Date: Tues, Aug 16-Fri, Aug 19
Location: Camp Arroyo
(5555 Arroyo Rd,
Livermore 94550)
Cost: $50/person
(meals & lodging included,
transportation not provided)
Camp Adventures is an overnight summer camp
designed for children with special needs (ages
5-21) to attend with their families or caretakers. The
four days of camp will be jam-packed with fun activities including pool time, lawn games, campfire
sing-a-longs, rock climbing, arts and crafts, a talent
show and much more. All activities will take place
in a supportive and safe environment. Families will
lodge in fully accessible shared cabins equipped
with bathroom facilities. Meals take place in a cafeteria-style dining hall that can accomodate special
dietary needs.
Registration for Camp Adventures takes place
online beginning May 17th at www.sharedadventures.org. Camp Adventures reaches capacity quickly. There is an age minimum of 5 for
all campers. Maximum group size of 6 campers
per family. Limited scholarships for Camp Adventures are available.
Shared Adventures would like to recognize The Taylor
Family Foundation for hosting our Camp Adventures.
The Taylor Family Foundation’s mission is to preserve
the wellness and enhance the quality of life for children
in Northern California with life-threatening and chronic
illnesses, disabilities and youth at-risk through unique
therapeutic experiences and support. For more information please visit: www.ttff.org.
24th Annual Day on
the Beach
Date: Saturday, July 16
Registration opens June 16 online
at www.sharedadventures.org/dayonthebeach
Time: 10:00-4:00pm
Location: Cowell Beach (30 Front St, Santa Cruz)
Cost: Free
The countdown has begun, summer is in the air, and
we are gearing up for another incredible Day on the
Beach! The foundational event of Shared Adventures will take place once again at Cowell Beach in
Santa Cruz. Over 200 sheets of plywood on frames
will be constructed over the beach, enabling those
with mobility issues to travel over the sand. Sign up
for the chance to experience ocean sports, including kayaking, outrigger canoeing, SCUBA diving,
and taking rides on beach wheelchairs. Entertainment will include music, games, and food, plus a
few special surprises! This event is sure to be fun
for the whole family! Day on the Beach is provided
entirely for free due to the generosity of sponsors
and volunteers.
Pre-registration is required to participate in
ocean activities and space is limited. Registration opens June 16th. Call or visit our website
to register. More info & registration at:
www.sharedadventures.org/dayonthebeach.
Horseback Riding &
BBQ
Date: Tuesday, June 21
Time: 10:00-12:00pm
Location: Monterey Bay
Horsemanship & Therapeutic Center (475 Eucalyptus Way, La Selva Beach 95076)
Cost: $45/rider
$6/each companion
The Monterey Bay Horsemanship & Therapeutic
Center creates a morning of ranch fun, complete
with horseback riding and a BBQ lunch. You’ll also
have the opportunity to visit the center’s new animal
farm, complete with chickens, goats, ducks, and a
baby lamb! This is a great opportunity to try your
hand at horseback riding in a supportive group environment, while making new friends at the ranch!
PO Box 396 • Santa Cruz, CA 95061 • (831) 459-7210 • [email protected]
Monterey
Aquaruim
Exploration
Date: Sunday, May 22
Time: 11:00am-4:00pm
Location: Monterey Aquarium
(886 Cannery Row, Monterey CA 93940)
Cost: Free (limit one companion per special needs participant)
Transportation provided to the Aquarium from
Santa Cruz!
Enjoy a day at one of the largest and most respected aquariums in the world! The aquarium holds
35,000 plants and animals, representing 550 species. Learn about the amazing wildlife living in the
nearby coast and ocean, such as seahorses, otters, sharks, jellyfish, and more! The aquarium also
offers dozens of educational shows and activities
included with your admission.
Thanks to a generous donation from the Monterey
Aquarium’s “Free to Learn” program, tickets are offered for this adventure free of charge. “Free to
Learn” has now partnered with the Monterey
Salinas Transit System to provide a complimentary bus ride to the Aquarium from Santa
Cruz! Limited space available and tickets will go
fast. Sign up ASAP to reserve. When registering
please let us know if you would like to use the complimentary transportation to Monterey.
Redwoods Grove Nature
Walk at Henry Cowell
State Park
Date: Sunday, June 5
Time: 12:30-2:00pm
Location: Henry Cowell State Park (101 N Big
Trees Park Rd, Felton 95018)
Meet at the Nature Center
Cost: Free ($10 parking fee)
Enjoy an afternoon exploring the amazing redwoods of Henry Cowell State Park. An experienced
docent will lead us through the Redwoods Grove
trail, a smooth 1-mile loop that is fully accessible.
We’ll learn about the dense redwoods and the history of Henry Cowell State Park, while appreciating
the beauty of our remaining redwoods.
Pinto Lake Picnic & Potluck
Date: Saturday, May 28
Time: 12:00-3:00pm
Location: Pinto Lake
City Park
(451 Green Valley Road,
Watsonville 95076)
Cost: $10/person
Enjoy a sunny afternoon at Pinto Lake this summer! Meet new friends while playing lawn games,
enjoying a BBQ lunch, exploring the park, and paddling in a row boat on the lake. Shared Adventures
will supply a BBQ lunch but attendees are invited
to bring a dish to share! Family and friends are all
welcome to this event. Bring a lawn chair or blanket
to sit on. Included in the event: BBQ Lunch, Lawn
Games, and Row Boats*.
*Note: There is a chance that row boats will not be available due to water conditions. We will confirm the availabilty of row boats once the event draws nearer. Row
boat rentals may have an additional cost.
Sailing on the Bay
with Pacific Yachting
Dates: Thursdays
May 26
June 9
June 23
July 7
July 21
August 4 August 25
Time: 2:00-4:00pm
Location: Pacific Yachting
(Located in the Santa Cruz Harbor:
790 Mariner Park Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95062)
Cost: $20 (includes one companion per special needs
participant)
Board a small luxury yacht and float out of the
harbor into Monterey Bay, where you will see the
amazing Santa Cruz coastline from a new perspective! The steady winds, moderate swell, spectacular
scenery and abundance of sea life make our bay
one of the most ideal sailing locations on the West
Coast. Space is limited for sailing excursions and
trips fill up quickly. Sign up now and make sailing a
part of your summer!
PO Box 396 • Santa Cruz, CA 95061 • (831) 459-7210 • [email protected]
ongoing activities
Open Art Studio
Our Shared Garden
Dates: Every Tuesday
Time: 3:30-5:30pm
Location: Hope Services
(220 Lincoln St, Santa Cruz 95060)
Cost: Free
Dates: Every Monday & Friday (weather permitting)
Time: 10:30-12:30pm
Location: Trescony Community Garden
(Trescony St, Santa Cruz 95060)
Cost: Free
The Open Art Studio is an inclusive after-school art
program for people with and without special needs.
Students work with many creative mediums including printmaking, painting, ceramics, and photography. They also benefit from the expertise of guest
instructors, learn about master artists, take field
trips to view local art, and participate in art shows.
Students work together to grow as artists in a supportive and respective environment. All ages welcome to attend! For more information on our art
program, or to check out what the studio is working
on, visit www.SharedAdventuresArtists.com.
Come see what’s growing in our garden! Everyone
is welcome to join whether you are new to gardening or come with plenty of experience. Our Shared
Garden consists of 7 raised wheelchair accessible
garden beds (200+ sq ft) at the Trescony Park
Community Gardens. Afternoons are spent in the
fresh air sowing seeds, watering, weeding, pruning, harvesting and enjoying. Help the greenery
grow and reap the harvest through the year while
learning about the nutritious benefits of gardening.
Summer is a great time to visit the class and see
what’s getting ready for harvest! Drop-ins welcome.
Art sessions are taught by Evelyn Markasky. See
Evelyn’s work at www.evelynmarkasky.com.
Adaptive Yoga Project
Adaptive Yoga classes are designed for students
with a variety of needs who are looking for a safe
place to experience the multiple benefits of yoga.
These benefits would include increased flexibility,
greater sense of balance, moderate strengthening,
and much more.
3-4 classes are offered a week, including classes
exclusively for juniors. No previous yoga experience needed to participate. For more information,
or to register for classes, contact Annica Rose at:
(831) 423-9642.
We would like to give a warm welcome to our new
garden instructor, Eli Cooper! Eli comes to the
Shared Adventures team with a wide array of outdoor skills. Now is a great time to get involved as
we implement new projects and activities to keep
our garden program growing!
Full class schedule, pricing, and teacher bios can
be found at
www.AdaptiveYogaProject.com
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the quality of life of people living with disabilities.