DAR State Park Canoe & Kayak
Saturday September 16
Ages 13-17
Connection to Self Connection to Other Connection to Nature
Heartwood Expeditions therapeutic adventures focus on cultivating a positive, LGBTQAI affirming peer culture via fun outdoor activities. It is our belief that individual growth occurs in relation to others, and the best way to build trusting relationships is through fun experiences in nature. Unlike other adventure and wilderness therapy programs, Heartwood offers ongoing opportunities for participants living in Eastern and Western Massachusetts to develop lasting relationships with peers and mentors in their local communities.
Location & Itinerary
Our day will start at 11:00am Saturday September 16 at the DAR State Park. We will spend our morning and early afternoon on and around the water, participants will bring their own lunch. Late afternoon we will head back to Heartwood Expeditions headquarters in Goshen, MA for a barbecue dinner and fire. Group activities will include fun opportunities to get to know and learn from other participants. Our day will conclude at 7:00pm. Transportation may be available upon request.
Trip Leaders
Heartwood differs from similar outdoor programs in the training and experience of its team leaders. Unlike most young adult adventure and wilderness therapy programs, we always have at least one (often multiple) licensed clinician(s) on every Heartwood experience. Collectively Heartwood team members have backgrounds in child and family therapy, education, mentoring, and various forms of coaching. Mat and Erika will be hosting the September Kayak trip.
Mathew Apeseche, LICSW
Erika Reimers, LICSW
Registration & cost
The cost for this session is $350, with scholarship opportunities available. For families who have requested a scholarship please fill in the requested amount on the registration tab. Once we have received a waiver and payment we will send a second email with final details for Saturday 9/16, including a gear list. Thank you, we look forward to seeing you soon!