River of Dreams - Outdoor adventures for people with disabilities

What are you doing this summer?

Download your next adventure here!
River Rampage Teen Application, 2007
River Rampage Sidekick Application, 2007

I have cerebral palsy. I have a wheelchair.
I learned that people's differences or backgrounds
don't matter when you're out in the middle of nowhere.
Everyone is on equal ground.
I would like to say those were the best seven days of my life.

-Mandy, River Rampage participant

I found something I really enjoyed doing that isn't against the law. I found that my place to be is in the wild, and River Rampage helped my to find that out about myself by giving me a chance and taking me on the rafting trip

-Josh, River Rampage participant, former gang member

River Rampage is a FREE outdoor adventure program for teens with and without disabilities between the ages of 14 and 20 .
If you are looking for an adventure this summer download the application and send it in ASAP.
If you need more information contact Rick Johnson at 602-534-5681(Voice) or 602-534-2491 (TTY) or at
rick.johnson@phoenix.gov(E-mail)

River Rampage is an outdoor adventure program for young people who face significant life challenges. On each trip half of the teen participants have physical or cognitive disabilities, and the remainder face other obstacles in life.

The wilderness is a great equalizer! An extended outdoor adventure such as a River Rampage trip provides a perfect setting for learning acceptance and cooperation. The lessons of life are intensified because of the challenge, the lack of outside influences, and the need for teamwork and trust. Time on the river is important time away from television, computers, and phones. The river gives youth time to think, to play, to learn healthy risk taking and to sleep under the stars. Whatever their challenge, all teenagers need a chance to see that the world is bigger then their neighborhoods and that opportunities are available to them if they believe in themselves.

Interested in being an adult volunteer mentor / sidekick? If you have any questions contact River Rampage staff 602-534-5681.

River Rampage, 1946 West Morningside Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85023
River of Dreams & REI support the City of Phoenix in providing raft trips for teens with significant challenges.