LightHouse Youth Program Presents Giant Steps Horseback Riding

Please join the LightHouse Youth Program on September 28 for an adventurous day of horseback riding with our friends at the Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center. If you’re not familiar with Giant Steps, they are located in a beautiful rural setting on a working horse ranch just north of San Francisco. Giant Steps offers life-changing experiences to people of all ages with a wide range of disabilities. Their mission is to enrich and change the lives of children and adults with disabilities through the extraordinary benefits of therapeutic riding and related equine-assisted activities.

We will meet at the LightHouse and drive to their location in Petaluma.

Space is limited to eight participants. If you would like more information, or to RSVP for this event, please contact Jamey Gump, Youth Services Coordinator, at (415) 694-7372 or by email at jgump@old.lighthouse-sf.org.

Who: Low Vision or Blind Youth Ages 8 -18
What: Horseback riding
When: Saturday, September 28 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Meet at LightHouse and go to Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Transportation: Transportation from the LightHouse is limited and by RSVP only
Waiver: Each youth participant must submit two waiver forms, one for LightHouse and the other for Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center. Spots will only be reserved once payment and the two signed waivers are received.

Cost: The cost of the event will be $25.00 per participant. Spots will only be reserved once payment and two waivers are received.

RSVP to Jamey Gump, Youth Services Coordinator, at jgump@old.lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7372.  Space is limited to eight participants. Please register by September 20^th!

Things to Bring
Bottle of water
Hat or visor
Sunscreen
Long pants and closed toe shoes
Cane or mobility device
Two signed waivers (One for LightHouse & the other for Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center)
Jacket (for the unlikely event that it might get chilly)

This summer LightHouse Youth participants enjoyed a day of kayaking at Willow Creek Recreation Area in Folsom. The weather and water temperature were perfect. Perfect enough for a refreshing swim! The event concluded with a delicious barbecue provided by LightHouse friend Margie Donovan.

Thanks to Margie and her experienced friends from Ski for Light who provided training in kayak safety, paddling technique and also instructed the youth on how to prepare and pack up the equipment.

Join your friends at the LightHouse as the Youth Program explores the old ships of San Francisco. On Saturday, October 26, we will head down to the San Francisco waterfront for an exclusive tour of the historic ships docked at the Hyde Street Pier, and take a tour of the Maritime National Historical Visitor’s Center.  Deadline to sign-up extended to October 23.

Who: Low Vision or Blind Transition Age Youth (ages 8 to 18)
What: Tour of the Maritime National Historical Visitor’s Center & Tour of the old ships of San Francisco at the Hyde Street Pier
When: Saturday, October 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Hyde Street Pier and the Maritime National Historical Park of San Francisco
Transportation: We will meet at LightHouse San Francisco and take MUNI to the Hyde Street Pier.  Please bring money for the bus to and from the park, $0.75 each way for a total of $1.50.

Waiver: Each participant must submit a LightHouse Youth Program waiver form, if they have not done so for a previous outing.

Cost: FREE! The cost of this tour has been waived for our participants; however, each participant must bring $1.50 for the bus and bring their own lunch.

RSVP: Jamey Gump, Youth Services Coordinator, at jgump@old.lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7372. Please register early! RSVP by October 23.

We’ll begin the fun by meeting at 214 Van Ness Ave (San Francisco’s LightHouse) promptly at 11:00 a.m. Together, we’ll take MUNI to the Maritime National Historical Visitor’s Center.

For more information or to RSVP for this event, please contact Youth Services Coordinator Jamey Gump at (415) 694-7372 or email jgump@old.lighthouse-sf.org.

Things to Bring:
Bag lunch (each participant is responsible for bringing their own lunch)
Bottle of water
Hat or visor
Sunscreen
Jacket/Hoodie
Cane or mobility device
$1.50 for the bus

Join the LightHouse and Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC) as we go whitewater rafting on the South Fork of the American River. Youth ages 14-24 are invited to attend this thrilling rafting trip and overnight campout at ETC.

Note: This event is full, but we have started a waiting list, so please contact Youth Services Coordinator Jamey Gump by Tuesday, September 10 if you are interested: (415) 694-7372 or at jgump@old.lighthouse-sf.org.

We will leave early Saturday, September 21st to arrive at the South Fork of the American River by midday for an exciting afternoon of whitewater rafting. Once we finish our river float, we will go to ETC’s overnight camp where we will cook dinner together. After dinner, we’ll enjoy socializing around the campfire with old and new friends. The next morning we will pack-up camp and return to San Francisco by noon, traffic permitting.

Who: Low Vision or Blind Transition Age Youth (ages 14-24)
What: Whitewater Rafting and Overnight Campout
When: Depart 8:00 a.m. Saturday, September 21st and return 12:00 p.m. (noon) Sunday, September 22nd
Where: South Fork of the American River & ETC’s Overnight Camp
Transportation: Transportation from the LightHouse will be provided

Waiver: Each youth participant must submit 2 waiver forms, one from The San Francisco LightHouse AND the other from Environmental Travel Companions. Please contact Jamey Gump to receive the waivers. Spots will only be reserved when payment and signed waivers are received.

Cost: The cost of the event is $60.00 per participant. LightHouse will cover overnight costs, transportation, dinner, and breakfast the following morning. Spots will only be reserved once payment and the two signed waivers are received.

RSVP: Jamey Gump, Youth Services Coordinator at jgump@old.lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7372.  Space is limited to 8 participants. This event is full but we encourage you to get on our waiting list. Please contact us no later than Tuesday, September 10.

Please Bring:
Bottle of water
Hat or visor
Sunscreen
Sleeping bag
Change of clothes
Swimsuit
Water shoes
Jacket /hoodie
Cane or mobility device
Any necessary medication
Personal toiletries (for the overnight campout at ETC’s campsite)
Two signed waivers for LightHouse and Environmental Travel Companions

LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired invites you and your friends in the LightHouse Youth Program to a day of exploration and climbing at Indian Rock Park in Berkeley. Please sign up by Friday, September 6.

Come explore the crazy rock formations at Indian Rock Park along with your friends in
the Youth Program. Have fun in an accessible, challenging setting that will inspire you to enjoy nature that is almost in your own back yard.

Who: Blind and Low Vision Youth, ages 8 to 18
When: September 7, 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: We will meet at the Downtown Berkeley Bart Station at 11:00 a.m., and then take AC Transit #1 to Indian Rock Park
Cost: There is no cost to participate; you will need money for public transportation
Waiver: Each participant must submit a LightHouse Youth Program waiver form, if they have not done so for a previous outing
RSVP: Jamey Gump, Youth Services Coordinator, at jgump@old.lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7372. Please register by September 6.

Volcanic in origin, Indian Rock is the largest of a number of similar rhyolite rock formations in the vicinity. These rhyolite formations include smaller rocks on the east side of Indian Rock Avenue. Remains of acorn-grinding pits carved into solid rock can be found in these outcroppings, especially the aptly named Mortar Rock. These pits were made by the local indigenous people, the Huichin band of the Ohlones.

If you would like more information, or to RSVP for this event, please contact Jamey Gump, Youth Services Coordinator for the LightHouse, at (415) 694-7372 or jgump@old.lighthouse-sf.org.

Things to Bring:
Water bottle
Hat or visor
Bag lunch (there is no place nearby to purchase food, therefore, please bring a bag lunch with you)
Sunscreen
Wear comfortable hiking clothes
Comfortable hiking shoes
Cane or mobility device
Jacket or hoodie