Karen Atkinson water skiing in a sit-ski on Lauderdale Lakes, a jet ski behind her

Our partner nonprofit in Wisconsin

Active. Mobile. Proud.

AMP Adaptive Sports is a nonprofit in southern Wisconsin, near Chicago, that gets athletes of all abilities on the water and the snow. Karen Atkinson, on our board, serves on theirs too.


Two nonprofits, one goal

More ways into adaptive sports.

AMP and Adapt To Life want the same thing: more people finding adaptive sports, on the water, on the snow and on the court.

One board member

  • Karen Atkinson serves on the boards of both AMP and Adapt To Life. Meet Karen

In the directory

On the water

  • Alec and Karen have both water skied with AMP.

About AMP

On the water and the snow.

In their words, AMP “removes barriers, opens doors, pushes boundaries and seeks endless access.” Their programs:

Summer

Water Sports Wednesdays

A full day on Lauderdale Lakes: water skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, paddleboarding and fishing, with lunch.

Summer

Paddle & Play Days

Relaxed kayaking outings on regional waterways, which may include the Chicago River and the Fox River.

Winter

Alpine Ski & Ride

Sit-skiing, snowboarding and stand-up skiing at Wilmot Mountain and more. Their flagship program has served over 50 athletes across 140 sessions.

Coming

Climb & Camp

Small-group climbing and camping trips, in development. Visit their site


Be part of it

Put your name on the court.

Back the athletes and the people building more places to play. Sponsorships and gifts go to the Hustle & Heart Fund.

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