Beverly Families Enjoy APRA-Funded Project Adventure Day

BEVERLY, MA — The first Beverly Family Day at Project Adventure drew more than 60 parents and children to the challenge course for a day of bonding, personal growth and fun on Aug. 17.

Beverly's American Rescue Plan Act funding helped support the day as a way to support nonprofits and community recovery in the post-pandemic era.

"This free day on the challenge course was a fantastic opportunity for Beverly families to come together and experience the joy and value of our programs," said Caitlin McCormick Small, Executive Director of Project Adventure. "We are deeply grateful to the city of Beverly and the ARPA grant program for making this event possible. It's incredibly rewarding to see families engaging in these activities and creating lasting memories.”

The day's activities included a variety of challenge course elements designed to accommodate different skill levels and ages.

The ARPA grant also supported special programs facilitated by Project Adventure in collaboration with other organizations in Beverly for the past two years, including the Greater Beverly YMCA, the Cabot Theatre, BCLC, and Beverly Public Schools.

"It's wonderful to see ARPA funds being utilized to bring such valuable experiences to our community," State Rep. Jerry Parisella said. "Events like these not only enhance our residents' quality of life but also strengthen our sense of community."

Visit here for more information on Project Adventure programs.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)