Welcome to the Rippleffect Outdoor Community Center

The ROCC is a central piece in Rippleffect's vision to provide equitable access for all Maine youth, starting in our backyard of Portland. This site will allow us to deepen our connection with Portland Public Schools and develop the next generation of outdoor adventurers.

“The ROCC will be the starting point for equity of access to the outdoors for all Portland youth."

PROJECT OVERVIEW

A new public-private partnership between:

  • Rippleffect

  • Portland Public Schools

  • City of Portland

SITE FEATURES

  • A 6-acre woodland site

  • Low/high ropes challenge courses

  • 40ft rock climbing tower

  • “Front country” camp platforms

  • Solar power

  • 2 yurt classrooms

HOW YOU CAN HELP

  • Contribute financially

  • Donate your time and skills

  • Make an in-kind donation of gear/equipment

 

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