2024 VOLUNTEERS - APRIL UPDATE
I SIGNED UP FOR MY ADVENTURE TEAM. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Before I get into the details, I would like to take a moment to thank our volunteers. We have on-boarded over 500 of them since January 1st to work with your kids this summer.. None of this would be possible without their commitment.
I would also like to thank specific individuals (in no particular order): Julie Cunningham, Stacy Bolf, Leslie Phillips, Nicole Harrington, Emily and Bill Mason, Tony Barnes, Lynn Emerick, Stacie Poquette, Kelsy Kellerman, Candice Blackstone-Larson, and anyone I may be forgetting. This crew helped get us through a pretty tough spring following the loss of Tara, but we rallied and didn’t miss a beat. I am forever grateful to be surrounded by such a dynamic, passionate, loving, and resilient tribe of people.
No one woulda cherished this moment more than Tara. We’ve almost registered 1,000 kids this summer. She would be proud 👊🏼
Todd Poquette
Director of Adventure
ORIENTATION SCHEDULE
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Dates & Locations below
Parents, this next part is really important: We do not ride on orientation night. Make sure the kids know that before you get there, or it’s gonna be a long night for all of us 😂
All families and youth have to attend orientation night. Orientation night is for: bike safety checks, helmet checks, reviewing medical information you may have shared, and answering your questions. Youth will receive their Adventure Team shirt (required for every ride) and their nameplate (also required for every ride). Youth cannot participate and ride until they’ve gone through the orientation process with you, their bike, and helmet. Orientation is a low-pressure walk-thru. Youth will get to meet their coaches and see who’s in their group. Parents will get a “lay of the land” (i.e. see how basecamp is set up) and meet the folks who will be taking their kids on adventures. It’s how we set everyone up for success and ensure a great experience.
Dates & Locations
Delta County: Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Days River Pathway
Dickinson County: Monday, June 10, 2024 at Marion Park
Eau Claire County: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Lowes Creek County Park
Gogebic County: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Miners Memorial Heritage Park
Grand Rapids: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Wahlfield Park
Green Bay: Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Reforestation Camp – Pines Shelter
Iron County (MI): Thursday, June 20, 2024 at West Iron County Schools
La Crosse County: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Upper Hixon Trailhead
Lansing Area – Eastgate: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Eastgate Park
Lansing Area – Burchfield: Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Burchfield Park
Marquette County – ages 5-8: Monday, June 10, 2024 at Tourist Park Campground
Marquette County – ages 9-17: Thursdays, June 13, 2024 at Tourist Park Campground
Midland County: Monday, June 10, 2024 at Midland City Forest
DELTA COUNTY ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD
DICKINSON COUNTY ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD
EAU CLAIRE COUNTY ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD
GOGEBIC COUNTY ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD
GRAND RAPIDS AREA ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD
GREEN BAY ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD
IRON COUNTY ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD
LA CROSSE COUNTY ADVENTURE TEAM CO-LEAD
LANSING AREA ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD
LANSING AREA ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD
MARQUETTE COUNTY ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD
MIDLAND COUNTY ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD
ATTENDANCE POLICY
This is a reminder: Youth have to make 80% of the rides. If you need an exception, contact your Area Communication Lead.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
Adventure Teams don’t ride in the rain. Now, that’s not to say it isn’t possible we could get caught in an unexpected shower, but you will never see us go ahead with a ride if we know the odds are good it’s going to rain while we’re on the trail.
There are a lot of reasons for this: Trail impact and perception being number one. Adventure Teams put a lot of people into the woods and on the trails. We need to be cognizant of the example we set. We also need to limit risk and manage safety. Yes, it’s disappointing to cancel rides. Sometimes life is disappointing. It’s a great opportunity to talk to kids about safety and protecting the trails.
Your Area Leads will be responsible for flagging potential inclement weather and communicating with 906AT staff. Decisions to cancel will be communicated three hours prior to the scheduled start. Cancellations will be announced through Stack Team App by 3:00 PM local time.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW IS ALSO ON THE WEBSITE
You will complete it all while you’re here, including the quizzes.