Classic Cow Explorers | Rising 7th - 8th

OVERVIEW

Cow Explorers combines the magic of the Cow Island experience with the excitement of exploring nearby islands on a one-night paddling trip. Ride our zip line, build a raft, get creative with an environmental art project, and set up your own camp on a remote island all in the same week! This program offers an exciting adventure for new and returning students alike, and is open to Rising 7th and 8th graders.

2025 registratION dates

  • Tuesday 1/14/25 at 7AM - Registration will open for Summer Programs to 2024 Alumni families

  • Friday 1/17/25 at 7AM - Registration will open for 2024 Waitlisted Families (those who remained on a waitlist for the entire 2024 program season)

  • Wednesday 1/22/25 at 7AM - Registration will open for all other families (new families, those not enrolled in 2024 programs, or who declined a space off the waitlist in 2024)  

    If you have any questions about which day you are eligible to register, please email us at info@rippleffect.net.


 

2025 camp weeks:

6/23 - 6/27

6/30 - 7/3

7/21 - 7/25

7/28 - 8/1

8/18 - 8/22

Drop-off and Pick-Up

  • Registration is at 7:30AM on the first day of the program and will take place at the end of the parking lot located at Ocean Gateway Terminal located at 14 Ocean Gateway Pier, Portland, Maine 04101.

  • Pick-up is between 4:00-4:30PM on Friday.

2025 Tuition

$745 per week

$596 for the week of 6/30-7/3 (no program on 7/4)

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial Assistance for our Youth Summer Programs is available!

Please check out the SCHOLARSHIPS page of our website to learn more. Rippleffect is committed to providing affordable, accessible programs for youth. We believe that the opportunity to participate in an adventure should not be deterred by financial limitations.