ROCC Maples | Rising 2nd - 3rd

OVERVIEW

Meet Rippleffect at the new Rippleffect Outdoor Community Center (ROCC) for a week of connecting to the local woods and waters, friends, and self! Campers will explore the ROCC challenge course, go on excursions to local trails, beaches and parks, visit Cow Island for a day, and create a community through interactive challenges and initiatives. Free play, exploration, and adventure will all be wrapped into this outdoor experience! Let’s ROCC at the ROCC! This program is open to Rising 2nd - 3rd 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:

6/30 - 7/3

7/7 - 7/11

7/14-7/18

7/21-7/25

8/11 - 8/15

8/18 - 8/22

Drop-Off and Pick-up

  • Drop-off is at 9AM each day.

  • Pick-up is at 3:30PM each day.

    Location

  • Drop-off and Pick-up will be at the Rippleffect Outdoor Community Center Monday-Wednesday, and Friday.

    • Directions: 23 Orono Rd, Portland, ME 04102

  • Drop-off and Pick-up will be at the Ocean Gateway on Thursday as the Maples and Pines will be headed to Cow Island!

    • Directions: 14 Ocean Gateway Pier, Portland, ME 04101

Tuition

$420 per week

$336 for the week of 6/30-7/3 (no program Friday 7/4)

Resources


Skills and Activities that Groups may Explore!

  • Rock Climbing

  • Challenge Course Elements

  • Interactive Group Games

  • Hiking on Local Trails

  • Environmental Art Projects

  • Explore Beaches and Tide Pools

  • Team Building Activities

  • Free play on local playgrounds

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.