Day of Commitment to Inclusive Water Safety
Open registration, more details to follow.

On Sunday, May 17, the City of Omaha will officially proclaim the third Sunday of May as the Day of Commitment to Inclusive Water Safety—and we’re proud to stand alongside All-Inclusive Aquatics and local partners for the very first year of this powerful community event.

From 12:30–3:30 PM at Omaha’s Home for Boys, families will come together for an afternoon built around confidence, access, and real-world water safety. Kids will learn safety skills in ways that make sense to them through hands-on activities, games, and open swim time, while caregivers connect with trusted local organizations and resources that support inclusive recreation and aquatic experiences.

The day will feature:
• Interactive water safety activities and mini skill workshops in the pool
• A resource fair with community partners including Autism Action Partnership and the Down Syndrome Alliance
• Water safety games, crafts, and a family photo booth in the gym
• A visit from the Omaha Fire Department, helping kids and families build familiarity with first responders in aquatic settings

Camp Outpost is proud to be part of this inaugural event, bringing hands-on access to water sports beyond the pool. Our team will be on-site with stand-up paddleboards with adaptive seating options, along with coaches to help participants explore equipment, build comfort, and try new things in a supportive, low-pressure environment. We’ll also bring interactive on-land and in-water activities that turn learning into confidence and play into progress.

This day is about more than safety. It’s about showing families what’s possible when access meets understanding and when outdoor experiences are built for everyone.

We’re honored to be part of the first-ever Day of Commitment to Inclusive Water Safety and excited to grow this tradition together, season after season.

Paddle Skills Community Demo Day

No rsvp required. Rolling clinics. First come, first served.

Camp Outpost Inc. is teaming up with the City of Omaha Parks and Rec Department to bring the community a free, hands-on evening of paddle sports and outdoor confidence building.

Join us on Friday, June 5 from 5:30–8:00 PM for rolling 30-minute paddle skills clinics designed for families, beginners, and anyone curious about getting on the water. No RSVP required—just show up and jump in. Clinics run first come, first served, and are built to meet people exactly where they are.

Participants will learn:
• Paddle safety and on-water awareness
• Basic strokes and balance
• How to build confidence in a new outdoor space

All kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, lifejackets, and paddles are provided, with equipment generously donated by Neighborhood Offshore Board Shop. Instruction provided by yours truly. The event is free and open to the community.

ABOUT CAMP OUTPOST INC.

Camp Outpost is a Nebraska-based 501(c)(3) outdoor outfitter dedicated to making adventure accessible, skills-based, and real. We believe confidence is built one paddle stroke, one carved turn, one brave “I’ll try it” at a time.

Our programs serve communities that are too often left out of traditional recreation, including system-impacted youth, LGBTQ+ youth and families, individuals with disabilities and neurodiverse participants, women and girls finding their footing in outdoor spaces, and anyone who has felt priced out, overlooked, or out of place in the outdoors.

Through year-round programming in paddle sports, water sports, snow sports, skate, equestrian, and STEM-based outdoor education, we bring professional instruction, barrier-free clinics, and our Mobile Outpost gear library directly into neighborhoods, schools, detention centers, and community hubs across Omaha and beyond.

At Camp Outpost, no one needs gear, experience, or the “right background.” Just curiosity. We show up with the equipment, the coaching, and a crew that believes belonging should come standard.