OE Trips

2010-03-02T12:13:00.000-08:00

There couldn't be a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon. The rain that was predicted ended up being snow showers and the view of Boston was perfectly clear!

Indoor Kayaking 2010

2010-02-02T10:35:00.000-08:00

check out these pictures from our indoor kayaking fest at the Chelsea Boys and Girls club. in the summer we actually do kayak outdoors!

Winter Cabin Trip January 2010

2010-02-02T10:28:00.000-08:00

Check out our photos from the winter cabin trip on the last weekend in January. Cold hands, warm hearts. Great winter fun!

Winter Cabin Camp 2010

2010-02-02T07:10:00.000-08:00

We had a great time last weekend on our Winter Cabin Camp! Check out our photos!

BU Psych Rehab Hike

2009-07-12T13:42:00.000-07:00

Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation geared up for their yearly OE hike on Saturday, July 11th. For the past four years, B.U. Psych explored the Blue Hills. This year, they stepped up their hiking adventure by trekking up to New Hampshire to conquer the beautiful trails in Pawtuckaway State Park.

AEW WildWorks

2009-06-19T13:22:00.000-07:00

Thank you AEW for sponsoring our WildWorks Community Service Day on Thursday, June 18th at the Dealtry Memorial Pool in Watertown. Working together, we were able to accomplish so much work! Volunteers from AEW, Minuteman Arc and the Cardinal Cushing Center knocked down the front entrance to make it more accessible for people who use wheelchairs or baby strollers, as well as painted the locker rooms and landscaped the park grounds.

Cotting School Ropes

2009-06-10T13:17:00.000-07:00

Cotting School joined OE for a Ropes Course program on Wednesday, June 10th. The students from Cotting really challenged themselves on the different elements while their parents and classmates cheered them on.

Climb and Dine for Adults

2009-05-12T13:39:00.000-07:00

Last month, seven participants with and without disabilities joined Outdoor Explorations (OE) on a Climb and Dine, an indoor climbing adventure with a dinner. These adventureres chose their own climbing challenges and conquered rock walls at the MetroRock Climbing Center in Everett, MA.

CLASS Inc and Lawrence BGC Snowshoeing

2009-02-11T08:01:00.000-08:00

For the first time in 10 years, youth with and without disabilities from the Lawrence Boys and Girls Club and CLASS Inc have completed the entire Little Bear and Salt Lick trail on an Outdoor Explorations snowshoeing program. On this New Balance Foundation sponsored trip, the group was able to complete a three-mile trek using teamwork, orienteering skills and perserverance. Congratulations to the Lawrence youth for making OE history!

About the New Balance Foundation
The Foundation's mission is to support charitable organizations whose humanitarian efforts work for the betterment of our children and communities with a principle focus on promoting healthy lifestyles while working toward the prevention of childhood obesity. In service of this mission, the New Balance Foundation is committed to supporting grassroots children initiatives in the communities in which New Balance operates facilities.