MaineTrek | 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 attempting to summit Katahdin. 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 summer registration coming soon!

Registration Dates:

  • Tuesday 1/14/25 Registration will open for 2024 Alumni families

  • Friday 1/17/25 Registration will open for 2024 Waitlisted Families

  • Wednesday 1/22/25 Registration will open for New Families

2025 dates:

7/15 - 7/25

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.

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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.

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