Maine Trek | Rising 9th - 12th

OVERVIEW

Calling Maine adventure seekers! This 11-day expedition seeks to explore all of what Northern Maine wilderness has to offer. MaineTrek participants will begin their expedition base camping in Baxter State Park completing day hikes and exploring all the park has to offer. After exploring the woods of Baxter, participants will transfer their skills to the waters of Maine on a 4-day flatwater canoeing expedition. This program is open to all rising high-school students who are excited to adventure further afield in Northern Maine!

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 dates:

7/29 - 8/8

Drop-Off and Pick-Up

  • Registration is on the Tuesday morning of the program at 7:00AM at the Rippleffect Office: 159 State Street, Portland, ME 04101, in the basement.

  • The pick-up time will be by 5:00PM on the following Friday at the Rippleffect Office in Portland.

tuition

$2,250

Resources

REFUND POLICY

  • Non-refundable $300 deposit due upon enrollment

  • By March 15th, the total program payment is due, and no refund is available

    • If payment is not made by March 15th, Rippleffect will make 2 attempts to contact the primary parents/guardians.

    • Your child's space in the program will be forfeited if payment is not made by the stated date within Rippleffect communication, unless there has been an agreement made between Rippleffect and the primary parents.

  • Please note this refund policy is in-line with other expeditionary programs in the area and will be implemented due to the advanced planning required for the program.

  • If you would like to set up a payment plan that falls outside of our payment schedule, please contact our office at info@rippleffect.net

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.

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