By Tom Bannister

Two classrooms at the Kennedy School had the opportunity to take part in some exciting adventures through the Waypoint Adventure program this past month. Waypoint’s mission is to help youth and adults with disabilities discover their purpose, talents and strengths through the transforming power of adventure. Both classrooms participated in team-building sessions prior to the adventures, during which students defined “teamwork” and engaged in a team-building activity that required them to put teamwork into practice.

After the team-building session, Ms. Sweeney’s class ventured into the Fells to partake in a rock climbing adventure that provided them with the opportunity to work as a team to overcome challenges as they climbed. Earlier this week, Ms. Berkowitz’s class took to the woods and went on a long hike that culminated at Wright’s Tower where the group enjoyed lunch at a site overlooking the Boston skyline. Both programs were a huge success, and students and teachers are excited about future possible adventures with Waypoint, moving into the winter and spring months.

The PEP grant supports adventure programming and more to foster a culture of health and wellness in the Somerville community. Learn more about Somerville PEP and ways in which you and your family can stay healthy and active year-round by visiting www.somerville.k12.ma.us/pep. The PEP program is funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.