Kenosha Reporter

Military veterans, service members, and their families are invited to participate in the annual Veterans Climb at Boundless Adventures in Bristol Woods Park on Friday, Sept. 19. The event offers two-hour climbing sessions from 3:30 to 10 p.m., with the last session starting at 7:30 p.m. Each participant may bring up to two family members.

A ceremony honoring military service will be held at 6 p.m., featuring guest speakers and light refreshments. Local organizations focused on veterans will also provide information about available programs and resources.

“Each year, the Veterans Climb is an opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to our veterans and active-duty military,” said Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman. “Thank you to Boundless Adventures and all of the event partners who have again come together to present this terrific event.”

Civilians can join the climb for $45 per person, with proceeds benefiting Veterans of Foreign War Father Matthias Zerfas Post 11279 in Twin Lakes. Advance registration is required for both free and paid climbers due to limited space.

Those interested can find registration links online or contact the Kenosha County Division of Veterans Services by phone if internet access is unavailable.

Boundless Adventures has partnered with Kenosha County Parks since opening in 2019, hosting free events for military personnel and veterans each year.

“The brave men and women who have and continue to serve our country deserve thanks, not just today, but every day,” said Brian Funtleyder, co-owner of Boundless Adventures with his wife Lorrie. “We deeply appreciate their bravery and commitment to sustaining our nation’s core values.”

Bristol Woods Park is located at 9800 168th Ave., Bristol.

Kenosha County schools enrolled a total of 25,402 students during the 2023-24 school year. Of these students, white students made up approximately 55.6%, while Hispanic students accounted for about one-quarter of enrollment as the second largest group. Black students represented around one-tenth of enrollment as the third largest group (https://dpi.wi.gov/). American Indian students were among the least represented ethnic groups in county schools (https://dpi.wi.gov/).