Spectrum Adventure Team Information

What to Expect

The team program is a progressive experiential blend of exploration, healthy physical exercise, social development and sovereign joy. Meeting weekly, team members gain confidence learning the fundamentals, foundation, safety and skills for adventure and recreational sports. Each practice whether a hike or kayaking includes sensory transitions, movement, gross motor, alignment, and proprioception. Our learning modules rhythmically flow with the season exploring land, rock and water. Team is a joyful space to let go and let the diversity shine in celebration.

Challenge by Choice

We utilize many tools for active engagement and celebrate all milestones of movement and participation and we prescribe to a self-reliant, free agency model of challenge-by-choice with consent. We encourage agency and radically model voice to consent to support individuality, emotional, physical, mental safety and autonomy. Participants are empowered to decide whether to participate in any activity. All participants and instructors are expected to respect anyone's right to sit out or to opt for a personalized level of engagement.

Experiential Module

Each practice is uniquely designed for age appropriate groups. Healthy habits is our focus for this team year. As sustainable healthy habits that bring joy are explored throughout the season, we are always in movement, exercise and growth. Each practice has a progressive flow, allowing each team member the opportunity to participate every step of the way.

Practice Sequence:

  • Gentle Welcome

  • Warm Up - Stretching/Cardio

  • Safety - Instruction/Practice

  • Activity - :45+ mins

  • Warm Down - Stretching/Transition

  • Reflection - Roses & Buds

Macro Cycles develop proper alignment, muscle memory and muscle growth, without harming growing bodies. The attention across all teams focus on the following nurturing needs for our participants.

Training Cycle - Endurance - Strength

Social Emotional - Teambuilding, Collaborative Group Dynamics, Communication

Executive Functioning - Listening, Following Directions, Processing, Independence, Focus

Physical Development - Gross Motor Development, Muscle Memory, Coordination, Balance, Alignment, Proprioception, Core Development

Sensory Development - Sound, Listening, Touch/Healing, Chakra Alignment

Personal Development - Body Autonomy, Consent, Confidence, Voice, Independence, Self-kindness, Mindfulness, Community

Our Process

RADICAL SELF CARE -Take care of yourself

SELF AUTONOMY - Challenge by choice

MINDFUL OBSERVANCE - Take space, make spac

WITHOUT JUDGEMENT - Adapt kindness preservation

COLLECTIVE COLLABORATION - Each One, Teach One

Spectrum Adventure Team is the first nature based adventure team of its kind; exploration is limitless! Weekly practices are a full inclusion experience into the modalities for neurodiverse youth ages 11-19 years old. Each practice includes joyful play, skills development challenges, and social-emotional collaboration. The team explores adventures in bouldering, top rope climbing, hiking, kayaking/standup paddleboarding, horseback riding; and activities in golf, bowling, axe throwing, whittling, adaptive biking and skating support neuro alignment, proprioception and gross motor development. Prioritizing agility and coordination fitness, yoga and breathing meditation supports all facets of sensory alignment.

We access the Bay Area rich nature terrain to learn about ourselves and each other. Each session provides opportunities to explore movement, develop and master skills, and receive emotional, mental and physical benefits of nature-based experiential learning.

Adventures

Team Program

Season Practice Calendar

The Spectrum Adventure Team meets weekly Tuesdays 4:15p-5:30p / DLST 4:30p-5:45p

  • Maximum 6 participants per/session

  • Ages 11-19 years old

Team Member Expectations

Roles • Routine • Responsibility

Each practice is an adventure! To prepare for practice, plan accordingly to practice activity and weather! Routine and consistency are valuable lessons easy to reinforce at home!

Member Weekly Responsibility: Be Prepared!

Creating a consistent Routine through preparation fosters a growth mindset and independence.

  • Footwear- Closed toe shoes, athletic sneakers w/socks and/or appropriate hiking boots. No: Crocs, flops, slides, designer shoes

    Clothing- Team shirt/hoodie! Athletic clothing, breathable, layers. Seasonal preparation includes cap, jacket, gloves. No: Jeans, loose fitting clothing. Shorts/leggings should accompany dresses for physical safety

    Gear-Bring following items always

    • Full Water bottle w/name

    • Light snack No: NUTS EVER

    • Headlight/flashlight (DSLT)

    *specialized shoes for activities are provided

    Competition Travel Team

    +shoes, harness, chalk bag, journal

  • Water Immersion requires time through transitions. Being prepared prior to water activities increases valuable experience in the activity.

    Water = Wet

    What to wear (to practice)-

    Swim suit/board shorts & rash guard. No: frills, extra fabric

    Bring-

    • Water shoes/crocs

    • Towel

    • Water bottle  w/ strap

    • Change of warm clothes (waterfront is cold post practice)

    *Wetsuits and water coverings are available and provided.

  • The following essential support activities/adventure preparation:

    • Small daypack/backpack (double shoulder)

    • Small 1st Aid Kit (Band-Aids, alcohol prep-pads, Neosporin)

    • Handwipes

    • Small trash bag

    • Sunscreen

    • Hat/Cap

    • Layering Jacket

    • Yoga Mat/ Beach Towel

    • Noise canceling headphones

    • Mooncylce needs + wipes and ziplock bag

Body comfort, clothing comfort, along with choice and autonomy are important to learning and growth organically.  Clothes and items brought for self-soothing do need to be safe for all activities. 

  • For safety, long hair must be pulled back and secured from the front of the body and face.

  • Hijabs /hair coverings will never be removed for activity.

  • Clothing/Items of religious/cultural requiring will never be removed for activity.

  • Remove dangling jewelry, rings, and loose clothes before practice

  • Cosplay outfits and mask can not impede activity or compromise safety.

Attendance

Belonging to the Brown Girls Climbing Team is a commitment to self and community. Valuable skills learned are shared in each practice as educational information is experienced sequentially together. We build trust cultivating community when we are committed to the vision together. Outdoor adventure sports are inherently dangerous by nature. By creating community with peers, team members feel safely seen in trying new experiences. For the ease of community, the flow of practice, and investing conversations of commitment, persistence and perseverance, attending every practice is necessary and expected.

Protecting Our Environment

TayloredFit Solutions is committed to the Role of climate and environmental justice advocates, and practice ethical principles to lower the impact. The following team restrictions allow for maximum use of nature spaces for all.

  • Aerosol bug spray or sunscreen. Tube or liquid form is fine.

  • Slime, putty, wax, or crayons.

  • In respect of our footprint outdoors, do not bring radios, speakers, cellphones or electronic games.

  • Do not wear any of the following: perfumes or heavy chemicals, incense.

  • Do not bring marijuana, drugs or alcohol.

  • Fire crackers, sparklers, lighters.

    +Pets (Certified Service Animals are accepted)

    +Limit stimming toys/tools to 1-2 to avoid misplacing during activity

Our Process

With trust, comfort, and repetition team members find their groove to transition from school/home/car and into practice. Space is provided for everyone to transition in their unique way. Parents/drivers do not need to stay and are encouraged to drop off and enjoy reclaiming time as soon as exchange has happened. Do not leave child unattended. Please pick up on time by arriving 5-10 mins early to practice location.

A $25 charged invoice is emailed for pickups later than 10 mins past the end of practice. Late payment pick up is due before the next team practice.

Transitions

Program Policies

  • We believe in keeping things simple, smart, and human. TayloredFit Solutions policies bounds our communities in safety and reflect the values of our vision.

  • TayloredFit Solutions protects the rights of all participants in our program and will not tolerate intrusions from the Immigration Customs Enforcement in our programs.

    All participants have the right to remain silent and are not required to discuss immigration status of themselves or family members. In the event of ICE encounter, all programs will move to the nearest indoor building and exercises all rights.

    We will not entertain law enforcement or ICE w/o a signed legal warrant.

    No child or participant will be removed from our program without prior notification to a parent/legal guardian.

  • We actively practice non-violent communication, behavior and action in our programs. TayloredFit Solutions practices restorative justice processing techniques for issues that may arise from boundary breaking interactions of any kind.

    We communicate with all parents and participants openly assure reflection and restoration continues until the next meeting. If an issue cannot be resolved, TayloredFit Solutions, LLC reserves the right to create an alternative solution for any party involved in physical/violent or bully behavior. This may include termination from the team program w/o refund.

    Emotional, mental, and physical abuse will not be tolerated. Horseplay, hitting, pushing, shoving, choking and tripping, teasing, bullying will not be tolerated.

    Our community is sensitive to emotional, cultural, racial, social, financial, religious, political, sexual and gender identity, ableism, neurodiversity, educational, body, bully and shaming behavior. Bullying and shaming will not be tolerated, and we encourage children to tell, making it clear that we take action when we know.

    Our communities include: LGBTQAI, Transgender inclusive, Neurodiverse, Disability Acceptance, Black, Afro-Indigenous, First Nations People, Latina, Pacific Islanders, Asians, Jews of Color, Muslims, Christians, Palestinians, Iranians, Atheist, Socialists, Blended Families, Adopted and Children Living in Group Homes, Undocumented and Unhoused communities. The Global Majority.

    We practice inclusion and diversity in purpose, mission, vision, language, action and teaching. TayloredFit Solutions unapologetically elevates full inclusion through the representation of Black excellence and joy. We actively teach tolerance and acceptance through dismantling and deconstructing the systems that able white supremacy adventure spaces.

  • TayloredFit Solutions staff is current and certified in Wilderness 1st Aid, CPR.

    A wilderness first aid kit is always at practice/activities and events.

    All participants are required to have a complete registration form with health, medical insurance information, emergency contacts on file.

    In the event of an incident not involving emergency medical services, parents will receive a complete verbal and written report.

    In case of emergency, parents will be contacted directly.

    In the case of medical emergencies, the highest care will be offered for the injury presented. This is not limited to physical such as breaks, sprains, ruptures or tears; or environmental injuries such climate, or food allergens.

    Personal phones are off during class. Climbers can turn on phones the last 5 mins of practice for text alerts from parents.

    In the event of a family emergency, during practice immediately text Coach Taylor.

  • A mask is required at and during class/practice if participant is not feeling well or recovering from an illness.

    Participants showing any cough, fever or cold like symptoms are asked to stay home.

    INFORM STAFF IMMEDIATELY IF PARTICIPANT HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO COVID-19, FLU or RSV. IF YOU OR YOUR CHILDREN ARE SHOWING ANY SIGNS OF ILLNESS, DO NOT ATTEND CLASS/PRACTICE.

    Participants in direct contact w/ someone with Covid are asked to take a Covid test prior to attending practice. They may attend class/practice if not Covid symptomatic.

    Regarding Flu, RSV and upper respiratory infections, participant may return to practice when pulse oxygen is consistently above 90%

    Classes/practice will not be made up unless the practice has been canceled by the Coach.

  • TayloredFit Solutions, LLC makes adjustments to Covid protocols that are in alignment with state and local policies, as well as private business/spaces.  We operate and intersect under childcare, schools and private business mandates and policies.

    TayloredFit Solutions Programs operate in nature, using venues/outfitters to outsource activities/events. We follow particular guidelines for each entity and adapt them to specific adventures when needed.

    To minimize the impact of COVID-19 in our communities, TayloredFit Solutions intentionally host small group classes/activities/events.

    TFS requires all participants, volunteers, and parents attending events to take a rapid/PCR Covid tests for all overnight and camping activities.

    TayloredFit Solutions, LLC reserves the right to alter class needs to protect our community during peak teams of communicable health contagions.  Parents will be notified immediately for any changes.

    Transparently, TayloredFit Solutions staff are vaccinated.

  • TayloredFit Solutions, LLC is committed to keeping all participants healthy during uncertain times of human, viral and environmental challenges.

    Activities resume with air quality in the designated location of 85 US AQI/12 ug/m3 or lower. (Yellow/moderate or better).

    A gauge of the air quality is taken daily during compromising times and a notification is sent to parents 2 hrs prior to practice cancelation.

    Activity Weather -

    Weekly weather patterns are observed and announced for each class activity and location.

    We do some activities in sprinkles/light rain including indoor rock climbing, mini golf, bowling, axe throwing, parkour and hiking, kayaking/standup paddleboarding.

    In the event of class cancellation due to weather, a make-up day will be announced.

  • We’re on social media! We are on Instagram sharing journeys, celebrations and navigation as pioneers in the industry. We promote bodily autonomy and consent.

    Coach Emily/BGC is currently being filmed for a documentary, Coach Emily Film (WT) by Pallavi Somusetty. IG: @coachemilyfilm. If you do not wish for your child to be photographed or in a documentary, communicate wishes in an email to: p@chandifilms.com

    We request consent to share photos giving parents and participants the options and choice for social media platforms.  For questions and concerns, send an email!  

    Social Media Instagram: @browngirlsclimbing1, @tayloredfitsolutions, @coachemilyfilm @blackclimberscollective

    Sponsors: @organicclimbing, @evolv_worldwide, @gopro, @athleta, @eddiebauer @sportsbasement @outdoorprolink

    MEDIA:

    Film: Pallavi Somusetty (she/her) @chandifilms @coachemilyfilm

    Photographers: Michael Estrada (he/they) BEEN Media @noyekim

    Tanya Malott (she/her) Tanya Malott Photography

    Projects: ExperientialLife Institute, BLACKWXN ADVENTURE RETREATS.

    Grants: Liberated Paths, Outdoor Education Institute

  • COACH IS UNFORTUNATELY HIGHLY AIRBORNE ANAPHYLACTIC DEATHLY ALLERGIC TO ALL NUTS.

    PLEASE DO NOT BRING 🥜 NUTS OR PEANUT-BUTTER TO PRACTICE EVER.

Waiver Liability Agreement

Team Fees & Payment

Thank you for investing in this experience! The financial value in this program is appreciated. Team fees covers instruction, activity cost, gear/equipment, team shirt, supplies, facility rentals, operating cost (insurance, maintenance, storage).

The team program is divided into two seasons, fall and spring. Each season has 6-8 practice weeks creating a session. There are two sessions p/season. Four sessions total [f1, f2, s1, s2].

Full payment is required for every session registered. All participants are required to pay the minimum non-refundable registration fee to complete the application process. An invoice with remaining balance and due date will accompany the Welcome Packet upon complete registration.

We do ask for an investment, we do not turn away for a lack of funds. Weekly/monthly payments, sliding scale arrangements and Financial Scholarship Support opportunities are available for the deposit and fees. Parents/guardians must apply for support for every session of enrolled commitment. An Financial Award Agreement will accompany Welcome Packet.

Financial Support Request

  • Tuesday Practice

    Spring Season 2026

    Spr. s1 Feb 24 - Mar 31 $695

    • $150 (NR) Deposit

    Spr. s2 Apr 14 - May 19 $695

    • $150 (NR) Deposit


  • TBA : Apr 15 - Open Fall 2026 Registration (online)


  • To assure the quality of planning programming and organizing registration dates open and close as following:

    ‍ ‍ open ‍closed‍ ‍Spring s1 : 11/1/2025 - 2/15/2026 Spring s2 : 1/01/2025 - 4/01/2026

Accepting Payments

Making payments is never easier with plenty of options online options Klarna, Zelle, Paypal and new reoccurring invoicing. A late fee is applied for any fees not received within 5 days of agreed payment date(s).

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Enrolling in a new program can be exciting and overwhelming! We are here for the big welcome and smooth transitions.

  • Practice is scheduled in adventure locations throughout the E. Bay. Most are within 15 mins of Oakland proper. They include areas like East Bay Regional Parks, Sea Trek Paddle in Alameda, rock climbing in N. Berkeley. The schedule is planned 5 months in advance and is modified for inclement weather.

  • Adventure sports are inherently risky, all participants must be able to manage a degree of personal safety that includes staying with the group, and display physical and emotional safety for participants and instructors.

    • Experience and activity ability is not necessary to join. Team criteria are:

    • Participant should independent or w/Aide to transition

    • Bathroom independence or support of Aide

    • Participant can respect physical boundaries of others

    • Participant can respect emotional boundaries of others

    • No elopement or support of an Aide

    • No displays of self harming behavior

    • No displays of harming others/aggression behavior towards others

  • Looking through this information and want to join the program?

    (1) Register

    Start at the Program Market -

    >Select Spectrum Adventure Team

    >Complete Registration Form questions during selection (Note: The entire form only needs to be completed once)

    >Submit with payment selection

    (2) Confirmation

    Participant will receive a Welcome Packet (letter, team information, remaining invoice) w/in 24-72 business hours.

    (3) Open Communication

    >Set up FREE MEMBER accounts on the tayloredfitsolution.com website for parents/guardians and team member. Subscribe to Brown Girls Climbing Program.

    Receive all team updates and news through the website subscription page.

    Parent/guardian and team members with email accounts will receive Google calendar invitations.

  • A TayloredFit Solutions, LLC Release of Liability Waiver & Photo Release is required for every participant enrolled in Tayloredfit Solutions, LLC/Brown Girls Climbing programs, events, activities. This may include volunteers, and/or parents participating in activities.

    A waiver for will be required for every activity utilizing a facility or outfitter. Some waivers may be individual or grouped. Most companies will keep a waiver on file for 1 year. Complete the following waivers prior to practice/activities

    Partners:

    Seatrek

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within 1-2 business day.

  • Yes! Tayloredfit Solutions is a registered vendor with Bay Area agencies. Send and email to inquire.

Film Project

Coach Emily Film

Coach Emily is currently being filmed for a documentary about the vision and creation of TayloredFit Solutions. Coach Emily Film (WT) by Pallavi Somusetty is set to release in 2026.

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