Teen and Adult Skiing and Snowboarding **FULL** No longer accepting applications for participants or volunteers
***At this ti,e we areThis is going to be SNOW MUCH FUN! We’ve been hitting the slopes with visually impaired folks for many years for our annual visit to Mt. Crescent. This year, we are offering downhill snow skiing and a chance to try snowboarding. This event is for anyone 12 years of age or above, with any level of vision loss, and requires no previous skill or experience. The day includes transportation to and from Outlook to Mt. Crescent (for adults 19+ years), a lesson in the activity of your choice, a sighted ski or snowboard guide, lunch, and even a new beanie and gloves or mittens donated from REI if you need them. This adventure has everything you need to make the most of winter! Whether you’re a pro at carving out the snow or new to it all and just hoping not to fall, we’ve got a spot for you on this winter adventure.
If you have already signed up for the originally scheduled ski/snowboard day in January, you do not need to register again. Someone will reach out to confirm the new details for February 22.
Transportation is being provided by a volunteer driver so we prefer not to transport minors. Parents will need to drop our younger skiers/snowboarders off and then come in and sign a Mt. Crescent waiver prior to leaving. As always, parents can stay and watch.
Adaptive Group Exercise Classes (June 10 through August 28)
Sweat it out this summer at Outlook with a new session of group exercise classes. Our adaptive fitness classes are led by and attended by blind and low vision workout warriors. Instead of visual demonstrations, every move is thoroughly described, and intensity levels can be customized to suit your individual needs. With the built-in accountability and encouragement of a supportive group atmosphere, staying active has never been easier.
Intermediate CrossFit: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 2 – 2:45 p.m.
Ready for a “KILLER” adventure? Take a hike with us through the dark woods for an escape room-like experience. As we navigate the haunted woods, we’ll be solving eerie puzzles on a scavenger hunt with immersive audio clues. If you make it back, we’ll gather ’round the firepit for caramel apples with all the fixins!
Creative Writing Workshop
We’ve done poems. We’ve done short stories. Now we are getting inspiration by taking our writing on the go. We’ll visit an mystery location and write based on what we hear, feel, smell, touch and experience. We’ll be exploring part of Omaha while exploring our creative sides. Transportation will be provided from Outlook to the mystery location and back.
Teen Rec Horseback Riding and Roping
Howdy teens! We are planning to take an hour long horseback ride through the trails of Platte River State Park followed by a lesson on how to rope and lasso cattle.
Participants will have to provide their own transportation to Platte Ricer State Park. Participants or parents of minor participants must also sign a waiver from Platte River State Park. Each teen will be riding on their own horse. Outlook’s adaptive sports specialist will spaced out on horseback between teen riders to give verbal cues should a horse need directional correction. If you are scared, nervous or uncomfortable with horses, this event may not be right for you.
BINGO (Ages 21+)
Braille and large print BINGO is always a blast, so we’re bringing it back for a third year! There is a $10 cash buy-in at the door, which will be used as cash prizes for winners. Whether or not you fill your BINGO card, the afternoon will be filled with fun, friends, caramel apples, toppings, and apple cider (spiked or regular). BINGO cards are available in Braille, and large print or volunteer readers can be provided if neither Braille nor large print works for you.
