Youth Partner Programs
Rippleffect is proud to partner with a number of schools and non-profit organizations throughout the year that are looking for an outdoor community-based experience.
We are unique in offering customizable experiences to fit the community needs–whether that be a half day experience at a school, meeting at a community park, adventuring to the mountains, or coming out to our home base on Cow Island in Casco Bay. We look forward to meeting your community soon!
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Our partnerships are always changing depending on our community’s needs - check out some of our partnerships below!
To request more information, or to inquire about a Rippleffect program for your community, click here
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OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS OFFER:
Leadership Development
Challenge course elements (high and low elements), climbing wall, group initiatives, games and team-building activities that cultivate skills in conflict resolution, small group problem solving and communication. Activities focus around 3 tiers of leadership: self, peer and community.
Sea Kayaking
Fundamental technical paddling skills, judgment and decision-making, coastal navigation, winds and tides, island and inlet explorations of Casco Bay and beyond.
Outdoor Living
Wilderness camping and cooking skills, appropriate layering techniques, nutrition, hygiene, and general life skills that are critical to surviving and thriving in an outdoor environment. Special emphasis on Leave No Trace wilderness ethics.
Leadership Development
Challenge course elements (high and low elements), climbing wall, group initiatives, games and team-building activities that cultivate skills in conflict resolution, small group problem solving and communication. Activities focus around 3 tiers of leadership: self, peer and community.
Spirit
Helping students find a place of centered peace and comfort in their own solitude. Yoga, solos, journaling and group reflections and debriefs are critical aspects of all of our youth programs.
Environmental Education
Coastal ecosystems, organic gardening, monitoring invasive species and managing island conservation zones through service learning projects.
Arts and Creativity
Music, improvisational theater, video journaling, metal smithing, storytelling, and environmental art.