Welcome to the Rippleffect Outdoor Community Center (ROCC)

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 new site allows us to deepen our connection with Portland Public Schools and develop the next generation of outdoor adventurers. The first stage of construction, including the high and static ropes courses, was completed in November of 2023. Further construction, including yurt classrooms, is in the works!

“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 (coming soon)

  • Solar power (coming soon)

  • 2 yurt classrooms (coming soon)

HOW YOU CAN HELP

  • Contribute financially

  • Donate your time and skills

  • Make an in-kind donation of gear/equipment

 

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