|
|
|
Gateway to Adventure
Wilderness Inquiry has always been committed to sharing the outdoors with everyone, including persons with cognitive disabilities. Gateway to Adventure (GATEWAY) is an innovative program that gives adults with cognitive disabilities, including developmental disabilities and brain injuries, the skills they need to enjoy outdoor adventure experiences in a more supported environment.
GATEWAY provides participants with the opportunity to learn and practice the kinds of skills and behaviors typically needed to have a safe, enjoyable, integrated outdoor experience. GATEWAY takes an extra step to ensure participants are given the additional pre-trip assistance and support needed to be as fully accepted and integrated as possible during the trip.
The GATEWAY program offers several ways to get involved in outdoor activities.
Introduction to Gateway Workshops
Come out to a free workshop and learn basic paddling skills! Workshops are a great way to introduce yourself or a group to Wilderness Inquiry’s Gateway program. Wilderness Inquiry will be at many events throughout the summer. Events are offered free of charge. Please register for the workshop below by clicking on the event. Contact us if you would like to bring a group to one of these events.
Gateway Training Trips
Training trips are a great introduction to the wilderness for adults with cognitive disabilities. These 3-5 day trips focus on developing the necessary skills such as setting up a tent, paddling skills, camp craft, wilderness cooking, and social skills. The goal is for these training trips to provide the necessary tools for these adults to experience longer, more integrated outdoor experiences. We work with you to make sure all needs are accommodated--including additional staff and other supports. Additional pre-trip assistance is available for each of these trips. Caregivers usually go for a reduced fee.
Currently Scheduled Gateway Events
|
||||||
| Title | 2010 Dates | |||||
 | ||||||
|
|
|
|||||
| ||||||
|
|
|
|||||
| ||||||
|
|
|
|||||
| ||||||
|
|
|
|||||
| ||||||
|
|
|
|||||
| ||||||
|
|
|
|||||
| ||||||
| Title | 2011 Dates | |||||
| ||||||
|
|
|
|||||
|
||||||
Gateway Partners:
Special Olympics Minnesota recently teamed up with Wilderness Inquiry for a canoeing event as part of WI's Gateway to Adventure program. Click below to learn more about this partnership from the Summer 2009 edition of the Special Olympics Minnesota Forerunner newsletter
For information about Gateway to Adventure programs contact:
Megan Ihlenfeld
(612) 676-9422
meganihlenfeld@wildernessinquiry.org
*These events are open to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. While we can accommodate most people, we may not be able to accommodate everyone. For example, we may not be able to accommodate persons who weigh more than 180 lbs and need total assistance transferring into and out of a canoe. If you have questions about your ability to participate please call us at 612-676-9400.
Privacy Policy | Site Map | Intranet Login