Summer
Water Sports Wednesdays
A full day on Lauderdale Lakes: water skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, paddleboarding and fishing, with lunch.
Our partner nonprofit in Wisconsin
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.
AMP and Adapt To Life want the same thing: more people finding adaptive sports, on the water, on the snow and on the court.
In their words, AMP “removes barriers, opens doors, pushes boundaries and seeks endless access.” Their programs:
Summer
A full day on Lauderdale Lakes: water skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, paddleboarding and fishing, with lunch.
Summer
Relaxed kayaking outings on regional waterways, which may include the Chicago River and the Fox River.
Winter
Sit-skiing, snowboarding and stand-up skiing at Wilmot Mountain and more. Their flagship program has served over 50 athletes across 140 sessions.
Coming
Small-group climbing and camping trips, in development. Visit their site
Back the athletes and the people building more places to play. Sponsorships and gifts go to the Hustle & Heart Fund.