BORP's
Most Popular Program
Skiing at Bear Valley
The
Adventures & Outings Program (A&O)
offers a wide array of outdoor recreation activities, group
adventure trips, and urban outings that appeal to a variety of
ages, interests and abilities. Whether it's sailing on the
bay, skiing in Tahoe, hiking Mount Tam, watching the elephant
seals at Ano Nuevo, picnicking in Tilden park, or a taking in
a play at the Orpheum Theater, this program has something for
everyone. Check out the
Events
Calendar for the latest list of upcoming trips and
activities.
Mountain bike riding at Mount Tam
A&O is our most
popular program, serving several hundred participants every
year. Activities take place nearly every weekend on a
year-round basis. The program is designed to include families
and friends. It creates new friendships and builds social
connections. It connects people to nature and to their
communities. It challenges participants to try new things. It
enables them to do things they never though possible.
The
Philosophy of BORP Trips
We believe
that everyone should have access to the unique challenges that
outdoor recreation provides. Families and friends are not
merely welcome-they are a major aspect of all of our trips. We
provide the infrastructure and organization, you provide the
curiosity and desire - just let us know who is coming and the
nature of their needs.
Chrissy Field environmental
education day in the
Golden Gate National
Recreation Area
Accommodation and Adaptation
We make every
effort to accommodate needs, including transportation and
volunteer support. BORP plans trips for a wide spectrum of
abilities, including wheelchair users, and people with visual
impairments or difficulty walking. BORP does not, however,
provide attendant care on trips--but will offer discounted
trip fees for caregivers when possible.
Good for
the Soul
BORP trips
operate on two basic tenets. 1) A successful trip requires
group participation. 2) A little dirt is good for the soul.
The line between volunteer and participant is often blurred,
as we all share responsibility for the group's well-being.
Every person is responsible for setting their own boundaries
and limitations. Safety is our first priority on all BORP
outings and events.
Fishing trip at Lake Chabot
A
Fisherman is Not a Fisherman
There's a
fishing aphorism: a fisherman is not a fisherman until they
realize they're not really out there to catch fish. Over the
years, we've learned that the rafting, the hiking, the
cycling, the theatre experience are merely a focal point: not
the deeper point. The deeper point is being out in the world,
with friends, aware, learning, smelling, and moving. That's
why so many people take part in BORP's Adventures & Outings.
And we actually do go fishing from time to time.
You too can become
a BORP volunteer!
Volunteers:
BORP trips
are possible because of dedicated people who generously donate
their time and energy. You too can be one of these lovely
people. Sighted guides are especially needed for hikes and
riding tandem bikes. Call the office for more information.
Kayaking on the Bay
HOW TO
REGISTER
Just follow two easy steps:</
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- Call BORP for trip
deatails and availability at 510-849-4663;
or Lori Gray AFTER 10AM
at 510-843-4398
- Mail fees
*
(NOTE that your space is NOT confirmed until payment is
received).
* PAYMENT: We
accept checks, money orders and credit cards for advanced
registration.
Please make checks payable to
BORP and note the trip name and date(s) on the check.
Mail payment to:
600 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94710
To pay for multiple trips,
call the BORP office and talk to Mike of Jay to pay with a
credit card.
Many BORP trips fill quickly, so we urge you to register
early.
FINANCIAL
AID AVAILABLE:
We want you to participate in
BORP outings. Call us and we can talk about payment plans or
scholarships.
FOR
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS FOR OUTINGS & ADVENTURE PROGRAMS CALL
LORI GRAY OR THE BORP OFFICE. Full refunds are given ONLY if
we must cancel an outing. In the event of illness or other
emergencies, please call. Credit may be possible.
Refer to the Calendar page
for
THIS
MONTH'S ACTIVITIES
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