White Water Rafting

Make Waves with EMMA Foundation!

Ready for adventure? Join us for a thrilling day of white-water rafting, laughter, and unforgettable memories! Whether you're conquering the rapids for the first time or you're a seasoned rafter, this is your chance to connect, challenge yourself, and ride the waves with your community.

Spots are limited — register today and let’s make a splash together!

What’s Included:

• Roundtrip bus transportation
• 3 hours of whitewater rafting with exclusive access to the best portion of the St. Joseph River. During the first 1/2 hour, the park will be reserved for our group exclusively.
• We will have a group leader from the white water rafting company, along with orientation and rafting instruction.
• Rafts, paddles, life jackets and helmets included 
• Rafts for 4 or 5 people. You may raft with only your group of friends, or we will pair you with others from our group. 
• This is a Level 2 Whitewater Level, which is suitable for beginner & intermediate rafters.

Important Info:

• Open to ages 18 and up
• Pre-registration is required
• Waiver forms will need to be signed prior to participation and instructional videos watched before attending
• Water-friendly attire and shoes with ankle straps (no flip flops)
• Lunch is not included: Optional to purchase lunch at restaurant or bring a packed lunch*

*The food options available for purchase that are Zabiha will be Salad, cheese pizza and veggie pizza only

July 20^th Sunday

Bus Departure Point: Discovery Center - 4318 N Elston Ave 2nd floor, Chicago, IL 60641

White Water Rafting Location:  St. Josephs River, Indiana

Schedule

7AM AM

• Check-in at bus departure point, orientation with coffee and donuts provided
• 2-to-2.5-hour drive

11 AM

11AM to 2PM

2PM to 4PM

4PM – 6:30PM

When making a splash, safety is always a priority, which is why EMMA Foundation does require that everyone one who signs up watches the necessary safety videos needed for whitewater rafting. We will email these videos to you in advance. 

Please note: safety wavers will need to be signed and completed in order to be eligible to participate in the white water rafting. 

Let’s make our way to the Splash Zone and Register Today!

EMMA Foundation relies fully on donor funding. Please consider donating so that we can continue to provide the community with thrilling adventures that create connections for a lifetime.