Community & Recreation
Idaho as a destination for accessible world-class recreation
Idaho offers recreation opportunities that bring family and friends together. We believe in developing the unlimited potential that exists in people and places in Idaho, creating opportunities that are accessible to all.
Impact
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Grants awarded to CAF athletes in Idaho
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Innovative public parks highlighting the many recreational opportunities found in Idaho
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Clinics hosted by CAF and led by talented athletes promoting the power of sport
Community & Recreation Stories
CAF EXPLORATION OF WINTER SPORTS
Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Idaho held its second-ever Winter Sports Weekend for the year 2024 and it was a huge success with over 50 families participating. Athletes and their families gathered to join CAF for their three-day Winter Sports Weekend where they had the opportunity to engage in various winter sports alongside other adaptive athletes.
Outdoor Play for All: How Sawtooth Elementary is Paving the Way
Every day, kids across the country hear that familiar bell, beckoning them outside for a much needed recess. They grab their jackets and beeline it out the door to run, jump, climb, and play on the playground - but what happens when play isn’t possible for all children, and instead of playing with their friends, they’re sidelined as observers?
Mission43 and CAF-Idaho cut the Ribbon on the Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse
The J.A. & Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation (JKAF) announced today the completion of the much-anticipated Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse, a groundbreaking and state-of-the-art facility poised to revolutionize Idaho's recreation scene for Mission43 and Challenged Athletes Foundation-Idaho (CAF) members.
Summer of CAF
Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Idaho wrapped up a busy summer with several outdoor camps, clinics, and events for adaptive athletes in Idaho. These events are free and inclusive, and offer a wide range of sporting opportunities like biking, wake surfing, archery, and rock climbing, and bring in some of the best coaches and trainers from around the world.
New Skatepark Coming to Idaho, to be built with accessibility for all
A new skate park is coming to Molenaar Park in Southwest Boise, and the project is moving forward sooner than anticipated. Building amenities like this exemplify Idaho and bring our community together...
Limitless learning can be found at Rhodes Skatepark
In 2014 Rhodes began a major renovation. “One thing our foundation really likes to champion is the power to the individual,” states Jamie Scott, Board Chair of the Foundation.
The Powerful Partnership Between Mission43 and CAF-Idaho
Life is full of perfect partnerships. There is endless proof that it takes two to make something truly memorable. The magic that happens when Mission43 and the Challenged Athletes Foundation come together is no different.
The Boise Bike Park: Reinventing Outdoor Spaces for All
When headed east toward the foothills from Boise’s lush downtown, past the tree-lined neighborhoods, you’ll find a hidden gem that is part of Idaho’s community and recreation offerings.
Accessible Recreation in Idaho: Skating, Paddling, Riding, and More
The past 10 years have brought several Boise parks to life, including a Whitewater Park, Skatepark, and Bike Park. As well as a well-timed upgrade to Boise's premier Nature Park.
World-class fun at the Little Ski Hill
On McCall’s Little Ski Hill, 15-year-old Clyde Rydalch, may be known for his free-style ski jumping, flying down the steep, compacted snow, hitting the jump, and then spectacularly somersaulting through...