Access Adventure Multi-Sport and Family Day at Curt Gowdy State Park - Cheyenne

08/09/2024 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM MT

Location

Curt Gowdy State Park
Boat Ramp near Silver Crown Campground
Cheyenne, WY 82009
United States of America

Summary

Join us for a great day of Cycling, Climbing, Paddleboarding, and Kayaking. Please register in advance so that we can have enough food prepared.

Description

Explore adaptive sports with Adaptive Adventures, the Cheyenne VA Medical Center and Curt Gowdy State Park. Bring your family for a FREE fun-filled, experiential and social day including cycling, climbing on a mobile rock wall, kayaking and paddleboarding... plus a special dragon boat racing intro and experience will be offered from 1pm-3pm.

Enjoy socializing with our amazing community of participants, volunteers, partners and staff over a free picnic lunch.

Trying adaptive sports for the first time? Interested in honing your skills? Looking for camaraderie?

We have something for everyone to get engaged!

This program is open to all ages and abilities. Adaptations and modifications will be provided for children, adults and veterans with physical disabilities and their families. Preregistration is highly suggested, in the event of inclement weather registrants will receive updates via email and posted on our website.

Goals: 

-To have fun as a community

-To intoduce new adaptive sports

-To educate, teach, and continue to foster new engagement

-Offer volunteer opportunities 

-Provide community partner opportunities 

Schedule

11:00AM-5:00 PM MST - OPEN Cycling, Climbing, Kayaking and Paddleboarding

1:00PM-3:00PM - Dragon Boat Racing Intro and Experience 

There will be three sports running throughout the time frame: cycling, paddlesports, and climbing. Each sport will be an introduction and allow all participants to experience the various adaptations and equipment available.

Who Can Attend? 
The programs offered by Adaptive Adventures are specifically designed to serve individuals with physical disabilities. To be eligible for participation in Adaptive Adventures programs, individuals must be able to follow directions and effectively communicate without assistance. 

No experience is necessary. Family and friends are welcome to attend. A picnic dinner will be provided. All activities and picnic dinners are free to all participants and their guests!

What Can I Expect?

You will have the opportunity to experience a variety of sports, eat lunch, enjoy the outdoors, and meet other community members.

How Should I Dress & Things to bring?

Bring layers, protective sun gear, swim gear (items that can get wet), sandals/water shoes, towels, water bottle, suncreen, and chair. 

Please Note - Weather is fairly unpredictable (and yet predictable)! When we have sunny days, it is likely that we will get afternoon thunderstorms. Please make a note of this when planning to come to this event. We will continue to run our activities as long as possible but please know that we may need to stop programming later in the afternoons if lightning is in the area.

 


Contact Information

For questions, please call 303-679-2770 or email info@adaptiveadventures.org

 

 

 

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