HUMAN RACE WALKATHON
SATURDAY, MAY 8th
Time: 7am- 3pm (come any time)
Where: Natural Bridges Park (Start/Finish)
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Cost: Free
Description: Get some fresh air and exercise along beautiful West Cliff drive while supporting Shared Adventures. You can walk (or roll) on your own or together with our team! To participate in support of Shared Adventures, please contact us by phone or email; we will explain the simple process of signing up and getting sponsorship pledges.

ROARING CAMP RAILROADS TRAIN RIDE THROUGH THE REDWOODS
SATURDAY, MAY 22nd
Time:12-3:30pm
Where: Meet at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, by carousel
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Cost: Adults- $18, Children under 12- $14, Children under 3- free
Description: Hop aboard the historic open-air train and take in the breathtaking views as we journey through the gorgeous redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains and into Felton. We will meet at the Boardwalk carousel and ride up together. At Roaring Camp, we will de-board and spend an hour eating lunch and relaxing before riding the train back. Bring a sack lunch or you can purchase lunch there.

INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING
FRIDAY, JUNE 4th
Time: 7-9pm
Where: Pacific Edge Climbing Gym (104 Bronson St., S.C.)
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Cost:  $10
Description: Try out the fun and challenging sport of rock climbing in a supportive environment with experienced belayers to guide you.  We will have our own room at Pacific Edge, one of the Central Coast’s most renowned climbing gyms. Prepare to reach new heights and have a great time!

BOWLING BY THE BOARDWALK
TUESDAY, JUNE 8th, AUGUST 10th
Time: 4-6pm
Where: Santa Cruz Boardwalk Bowl (115 Cliff St)
(Click here for map & directions)
Cost: $7 (includes one game and shoe rental)
Description: Join us for a fun filled early evening at the lanes! The bowling alley has recently purchased new ramps and adaptive equipment to make this sport even more easy, fun, and rewarding for people of all abilities. Share some laughs and make new friends while practicing your technique at a great spot near the ocean. Great for all ages.

LUAU  SUMMER  SOLSTICE  FUNDRAISER BBQ & DANCE PARTY  WITH  LIVE BAND
SATURDAY, JUNE 12th
Time: 4-9pm
Where: Harvey West Clubhouse (275 Harvey West Blvd., S.C.)
(Click here for map & directions)
Cost:  $10 donation per person (includes barbecue)
(Because this is a benefit, we are requesting the donation from everyone who comes, including companions)
Description: Grab your grass skirt, flower lei, and dancing shoes and come on out to support Shared Adventures.  This party is meant for everyone, including volunteers and participants, to come together and celebrate the longest and lightest day of the year, with a Hawaiian flare!  We will enjoy a meal hot off the barbecue, groove to some great live rock and pop music, and offer a silent auction with prizes such as handmade jewelry and massage, and watch the tiki torches blaze!  We will also hold bingo matches with lots of FABULOUS PRIZES for the winners!

CAMP ADVENTURES
MONDAY JUNE 14th- FRIDAY JUNE18th
Where: Camp Arroyo 5555 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA (60 mi. north of Santa Cruz)
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Cost: $50 per person
Description: Camp Arroyo will include fun with family and friends, pool time, horseback riding, boating on Lake Del Valle, lawn games, art adventures, a dance party, garden time, ropes course with rock climbing, campfires with s’mores, laughter, & fun all in a supportive group environment. Lodging in modern cabins and a dining hall that can accommodate ANY dietary need.  Caregivers and family members completely included in the fun! 

Shared Adventures would like to recognize The Taylor Family Foundation for hosting our Camp Adventures held at The Taylor Family Foundation’s Camp Arroyo this year.  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

HORSEBACK RIDING & RANCH ADVENTURE
FRIDAY, JUNE 25th
Time: 2-5pm
Where:  La Selva Beach
(15 mi. south of Santa Cruz. Transportation not provided)  
(Click here for map & directions)
Cost:  $7
Description: Come Riding in a supportive environment with the Monterey Bay Horsemanship & Therapeutic Center. Great opportunity to experience ranch activities including taking a trail ride, learning to vault (gymnastics on horseback), taking a tractor or electric car ride around the facility, or giving pony cart riding a try! Activities are subject to availability. A down-home BBQ with music is included. We thank MBHTC for sponsoring the activity so we can offer this highly discounted rate. For more info, visit: mbhorsecenter.com

SUNSET  KAYAK  PADDLE
SUNDAYS, JULY 11th & AUGUST 8th
Time: 5-7pm
Where: UCSC boat launch (Aldo’s side of Santa Cruz Harbor)
(Click here for map & directions)
Cost:   $20/person (Please only one companion per partic. due to limited space)
Description: Team up with experienced kayakers for an adventure in the Santa Cruz Harbor on the beautiful Monterey Bay.  We will have a large team of experienced kayakers to guide us as we paddle out in the company of otters, seals, herons, and pelicans to watch the sky turn pink as the sun sets.  No experience necessary.  This is one of our most popular activities, so sign up early to reserve a spot!

18th ANNUAL DAY ON THE BEACH
SATURDAY, JULY 17th
Time:12-5pm
Where: Cowell Beach, SC
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Cost:  FREE!
Description: The countdown has begun, the sun is coming out, and we are getting ready for the best Day on the Beach ever! We will lay down over 160 pieces of plywood on frames to enable those with mobility issues to travel over the sand to activities, and create a unique 7600 square foot little town on the beach, complete with three bands and a fresh and tasty lunch. Cruise around the sand using beach wheelchairs, and experience the lovely Pacific Ocean up close while engaging in sports including kayaking, outrigger canoeing, SCUBA diving, and water floatation.

Pre-registration is required for participants and space is limited. Registration will begin June 17th. Volunteers needed! 

ELKHORN SLOUGH KAYAK EXCURSION
SATURDAY, JULY 31st, AUGUST 28th
Time: 4-6pm
Where: Kayak Connection, Moss Landing (2370 Highway 1. Approx. 30 min. south of Santa Cruz, transportation not provided)
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Cost: $20/person (Please only one companion per participant due to limited space)
Description: Take this unique opportunity to explore an amazing area by kayak! Elkhorn Slough harbors the largest tract of tidal salt marsh in California outside of San Francisco Bay. This ecological treasure at the center of the Monterey Bay coastline provides much-needed habitat for hundreds of species of plants and animals, including more than 340 species of birds.  You will team up with a large team of experienced kayak volunteers to have an unforgettable experience.

BASEBALL GAME & TAILGATING BBQ
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14th
Time: 4-8:30pm     
Where: San Jose Municipal Stadium
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Cost: $13
Description: Come cheer on the San Jose Giants at the historic San Jose Municipal Stadium!  Not to be confused with the San Francisco Giants, they are a minor league professional baseball team in the Class A-Advanced California League.  They are the 2007 California League Champions, and an exciting team to watch play. Shared Adventures will be meeting in the stadium parking lot at 4pm to enjoy a true tailgating experience.  There is an $8 parking fee paid at the gate (not included in event cost), though if you arrive early enough you may find free parking on the street.  The parking lot has 10 disabled spaces.  We will provide hot dogs, chips, dips and drinks for the BBQ picnic. The game starts at 6pm and we will have a nice section to sit in that is wheelchair friendly. They will even announce Shared Adventures’ name over the loud speaker, welcoming us all to the park! The game will last approximately until 8:30pm.  This is a great activity for the whole family!

IMAX  MOVIE, SAN JOSE TECH MUSEUM & CAFE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21st
Time: 2-6pm
Where: Tech Museum of Innovation (201 S. Market Street, San Jose)
(Click here for map & directions)
Cost: $7/person (includes movie & access to Tech Museum), plus extra for dinner
Description: Home to one of the only IMAX Dome Theaters in Northern California, the theater at The Tech is the ultimate movie experience with crystal clear images up to eight stories high and 13,000 watts of wrap-around digital surround sound!  The show will last approx. 45 min, after which we can explore the interactive Tech Museum.  With over 240 unique hands-on experiences, there's sure to be something for all ages and interests!

ONGOING ACTIVITIES

OUR SHARED GARDEN
Every SUNDAY
Time:2-4pm (Depending on weather)
Where: Trescony Community Garden (Trescony Street, SC)    
Cost: FREE!
Description: Everyone is welcome to join whether you are new to gardening or come with a plethora of experience. We’ll spend afternoons in the fresh air sowing seeds, watering, weeding, pruning, harvesting and enjoying. Come watch the greenery grow and reap the harvest throughout the year! This ongoing project is for all ages to enjoy.  Wear comfortable clothes that you won’t mind getting dirty, and make sure to bring a sun hat. Our Lead Gardener, Allison O’Sullivan, will be there to teach and demonstrate different gardening techniques.

We are now offering fun nature-themed arts and crafts with the following schedule.  Pre-registration is required to participate in crafts.

CRAFT DAYS
June 20th: Painting Pet Rocks & Flower Pots
July 18th: Making Solar Ovens
Aug 1st: Watercolor Painting
Aug 29th: Making Dream Catchers

SAILING ON THE BAY
THURSDAYS MAY 13 & 27, JUNE 10 & 24, JULY 8 & 22
Time: 2-4pm
Where: Pacific Yachting (Aldo’s side of the S.C. Harbor)
(Click here for map & directions)
Cost: $20 (includes one companion)
Board a small luxury sailing yacht and float out of the harbor and into Monterey Bay, where you will see the amazing Santa Cruz coastline from a new perspective!  We have a lift to easily transfer people in wheelchairs into the boat.  We are lucky to be based in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, a federally protected marine area that supports one of the world's most diverse marine ecosystems.  The steady and consistent winds, special quality of open ocean sailing, moderate swell, spectacular coastal scenery and abundance and variety of sea life make the our Monterey Bay one of the most ideal sailing locations on the West Coast.  SPACE IS VERY LIMITED AND THIS IS ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR ACTIVITIES, SO SIGN UP EARLY TO RESERVE A SPOT. Please only one companion per participant due to limited space.

YOUNG ARTISTS STUDIO
TUESDAYS and WEDNESDAYS thru MID-JUNE
Time: 3:30-5:30pm
Where: Branciforte Small Schools, S.C.
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Cost: FREE!
Description: Young Artists' Studio is an inclusive after-school art program for young people with and without special needs, ages 12-18. Students work with many creative mediums including printmaking, painting, ceramics, and photography. They also benefit from the expertise of guest artists, learn about master artists, take field trips to view local art, and participate in art shows. New students are always welcome!

YOUNG ARTISTS STUDIO SKETCHING CIRCLE
MAY 25th, JUNE 29th, JULY 27th, AUGUST 24th
(Last TUESDAY of each month)
Where: Top A Lot Yogurt  (738 Water St, S.C.)
(Click here for map & directions)
Time: 4:00-5:00pm           
Cost: FREE (optional—bring $ for yogurt)
Description: Try your hand at sketching while chatting with new friends and enjoying a sweet treat. We will have teachers to offer you tips and instruction. Great for all ages!