Hunting Success!

My brother and I got the opportunity to go on the US Army Corps of Engineers annual challenged hunters hunt over the past weekend down in South east Texas. We met up with 19 other hunters from all parts of the state to take part in this event around  Somerville   Lake .  Seems they have too many deer around the camping areas and need to thin out the population because campers are trying to feed these wild animals.  When we arrived Friday, just after noon, I could tell right away this was going to be a good hunt. Russell Meir, with the Corps of Engineers, had everything down like a well oiled machine as he met us at the welcome tent and explained the details of the hunt.  After the orientation, some went to the shooting range while many of us met at a local church where the Somerville Rotary club graciously prepared some hot stew and chili with all the fixins.  …just the ticket for a cold night (and I must say that was some really good sweet tea!).  With our bellies full we made the short drive to our hotel in Brenham for some quick TV and an early night.  We put in a 4 am wake up call but the anticipation of the sunrise and the mornings hunt had both of us up before the call came in and we were on the road shortly after 5.  With Friday’s blistery wind and light snowfall, all the clouds had been blown away so I knew it was going to be cold. The temperature gauge in my truck confirmed it to be a balmy 22 degrees.  Ideal hunting conditions to keep the deer moving but considerably cold for someone not prepared.

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RISE Adventure’s Hunting Season Starts Soon

Hunting has a new Program Manager, Todd Harvey, who took the place of the late Steve Carlson. Click this link for adult and children’s hunts. A Free adult and/or children’s hunt is available through the Corps. of Engineers December 4th and 5th. The actual hunt is Saturday. Friday is an orientation and rifle sighting in. This is mandatory and starts at 1:00 pm. They provide supper that evening. Anyone who gets drawn can bring someone with them, but all hunters will be with a guide. There is an application process and the participant must be wheelchair bound. The deadline for the drawing is November 2nd, at 2:00 pm. All participants must have what the State requires for their respective ages (license, hunter safety, etc.) Click on this link for the application than can be faxed to 979.596.1493. There are still available spots so get your application in immediately. Todd is also scheduling some children’s hunts so please get your name on the list by contacting Paul Gray at pgray@riseadventures.org.

RISE End of Summer Bash V Smashes Attendance Record!

This year’s attendance more than doubled last years with 918 total persons in attendance; Disabilities 237, Family Members 344, Volunteers  220, and Vendors/Sponsors 117.  Thanks to everyone that attended and supported this year’s event. We would like to ask everyone to send us your stories, pictures, and comments about the event. We are also open to any constructive criticism to make improvements. Send pictures to slarimore@riseadventures.org.  Comments can be made online click here. To view the pictures already posted click here.

Camp RISE is Under Construction!!

Camp RISE will open on Friday, May 15. Thanks to the generous donation of C & R Medical, including the land and construction costs, this camp will be accessible for all children with physical disabilities. The camp is located in Springtown, Texas. Sign up now for great camping experience.

Thank you C & R Medical, it’s going to be an incredible summer of outdoor fun at Camp RISE! I (Mike), TEAM RISE participant, thank you warmly!

Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers! We need your support! Click here for details.

To become a TEAM RISE Volunteer, click here.

Thanks in advance for your support in helping us accomplish our mission!

Major Corporate Update

I founded RISE Adventures, Inc. on March 22, 2007 with the support of Steve Carlson. I am asked a lot of questions from our constituency about the overall status of RISE. As we approach our second birthday I felt it was important to provide a current corporate update. Transparency is important for all non-profit charitable organizations.

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Introducing our 2009 Program Schedule

RISE Adventures introduces our 2009 Program Schedule. This schedule will continually be updated throughout the year. It gives complete information on all existing programs. All programs that run January- March are RESERVATTION ONLY. To make reservations please contact the appropriate RISE Program Director listed on the programs page.

The following new programs are being set up but the dates will not be listed until March 15^th.

• Health & Fitness
• Horseback Riding
• Hunting
• Jet Skiing
• Photography
• Scuba
• Seasonal
• Swimming
• Water Skiing
• X-games