Archive for the ‘Jet Skiing’ Category
It’s HOT outside and so are RISE Programs!
Go to the RISE Adventures calendar and make your reservations now for: Golf, Handcycling, Sailing, Scuba, Water Skiing, Jet Skiing, Swimming, Tubing, Kayaking, Boating, Fishing!
Remaining Summer 2011 Adaptive Water Sports Picnics and Events
Hispanic Water Sports Picnic – Sunday, July 31st, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm — Contact Fatima Rangel at fatimameme@yahoo.com Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation Water Sports Picnic – Saturday, August 6th, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Dallas Junior Wheelchair Mavericks Water Sports Picnic – Saturday, August 13th, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Hispanic Water Sports Picnic [...]
Summer 2011 Program Updates and Location Changes
A friendly reminder that most RISE programs require 48HR reservation notice. This ensures we have enough volunteers and equipment available. Thank you for your continued support of this new approach to scheduling. Below are a few changes we’ve made to both TIMES and LOCATIONS. Please read carefully and always remember to check out the RISE Calendar before making reservations. Handcycling [...]
First Hispanic Children Water Sports Picnic was Incredible
We had a blast on Saturday with Rise Adventures!!! I was highly impressed by the commitment shown by the RISE volunteers. They where very enthusiastic, and wanted everyone to have a great time! This was our 3rd weekend to come out to the lake, and my son was still ecstatic about going!! All the other parents [...]
REACH Water Sports Picnic was a Success
I had the great opportunity to attend the REACH/Rise picnic out at Grapevine Lake. It was my first time attending a RISE event. It was unbelievable to see all the talent out there. My co-worker and her grandchildren went tubing it was awesome to see the smiles on their faces and all the fun they [...]
RISE Volunteers Help Change Lives
About 3 weeks ago, a very close neighbor asked me to assist with getting some kids off to John Marc Camp from Scottish Rite Hospital. I was more than happy to have helped and we had a great day of loading their luggage and them in the bus. I had such a great time, I [...]
RISE Summer Schedule
RISE Adventures, Summer Program Schedule, June-August 2011 All programs are FREE for persons with physical disabilities and family members! Programs Require Mandatory 48 Hour Advanced Online or Phone Reservations! Some dates are blacked out for group events. Check the RISE Calendar for availability. Group reservations are available at optional dates and times. Outdoor Programs, Weather [...]
End of Summer Bash VI Promo
The End of the Summer Bash is Saturday, September 25, 2010 9am – 3pm at Meadowmere Park in Grapevine, Texas. This Free Event provides a variety of outdoor leisure activities for those in the community of all ages with physical disabilities and their families. Activities: Water Skiing, Scuba Demonstration, Jet Skis, Sailing, Kayaking, Swimming, Fishing, Disability [...]
Dallas Mavericks Wheelchair Basketball Water-Sports Picnic
This past weekend RISE held a water-sports picnic for the Dallas Mavericks Wheelchair Basketball Team to kick off the season. The kids were all very excited to started the basketball season, and there wasn’t a better way to do it! Several of the Junior Mavericks have never been jetskiing, tubing, or kayaking before, so this [...]
Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation Water Sports Picnic
On Saturday July 31st, Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation sponsored a spinal cord peer mentor water sports picnic for peer mentors, patients, and family members. The event was organized by RISE adventures and was held in Meadowmere Park on Lake Grapevine. The activities that were offered for individuals with disabilities were water skiing, jet skiing, boat [...]
Spina Bifida Water Sports Picnic was held Saturday, July 17th.
There are always way too many people to thank for their unconditional support. Without the financial support of C & R Medical Supplies & Lift-Aids and their personal involvement none of our free programs would be possible! It was over 100 degrees but the temperature did not dampen the spirits. The huge turnout of children [...]
RISE Adventures Adaptive Water Sports Program is Profiled by 360 West Magazine
Read 360 West Magazine to see the article in the July issue. Download the extracted pages in PDF format.
REACH Water Sports Picnic, Saturday, June 26, 2010- Recap
TEAM RISE Staff, Sponsors, and Volunteers, From the bottom of my heart, I truly appreciate each and every one of you for your effort, presenting the REACH Water Sports Picnic. Your heartfelt compassion and unconditional support were truly inspiring. This was one of the best days of RISE Adventures short existence. I have written this [...]
RISE Water Sports Bring Family and Friends Together.
The RISE Adventures Water Sport Program at Grapevine Lake is a great opportunity to get friends and family out of the house and enjoying the outdoors together. With 4 jet ski’s, several kayaks, a sailboat and a ski boat with adaptive water ski’s all in one place there are plenty of activities for everyone! My [...]
NEW PROGRAMS, Sign up Now! Jet Skiing and Advanced Water Skiing!!
Starting May 4, 2010 through August 31, 2010 every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 5 pm to dusk. RISE combined Water Skiing, Jet Skiing and Kayaking into one activity that takes place at Lake View Park on Lake Grapevine. To make reservations contact Annette Brauer atabrauer@riseadventures.org or 972-978-8903.
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 [...]
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!
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 RESERVATION ONLY. To make reservations please contact the appropriate RISE Program Director listed on the programs page. The following new programs are being set [...]
