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!
Read MoreMeet 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!
Read MoreCow 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.
Read MoreOur one week Youth Leadership Summit (YLS) teaches local high school students skills to help cope with challenging situations, recognize their individual potential, and become an effective leader among their peers and in their community.
Read MoreRippleffect partners with community youth organizations to create customized outdoor adventure programs. We serve local youth groups, social service agencies, scout troops, and more.
Read MoreRippleffect believes that hands-on education in outdoor classrooms is fundamental to the healthy development of citizens and communities. Rippleffect Outdoor Leadership Education (ROLE) brings the best of Rippleffect’s curriculum to local middle schools during the fall, winter, spring and late spring quarters of each year. Our guides travel to participating schools one afternoon each week to teach leadership and outdoor skills.
Read MoreRippleffect believes that hands-on education in outdoor classrooms is fundamental to the healthy development of citizens and communities. Rippleffect is committed to providing outdoor adventure and experiential education in outdoor classrooms to Maine youth. Rippleffect school orientations and leadership programs are intended to instill students with a sense of confidence and cohesiveness as a class.
Read MoreCow Journeys combines the magic of the Cow Island experience with the excitement of exploring nearby islands on a two-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 8th - 10th graders.
Read MoreIn this week-long overnight program, students will spend the week on Cow Island developing leadership skills, outdoor living practices, and sea kayaking. This program is perfect for adventurous individuals who are excited to be challenged by living on Cow Island.
Read MoreOur Aucocisco programs offer young adventurers the opportunity to explore our island home, learn the fundamentals of sea kayaking, experience our zip line, go rock wall climbing, and make new friends. This week-long program is for our youngest participants, Rising 3rd - 4th graders. Students learn about community through the building of new friendships, interactive games and fun team building activities.
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