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.
Read MoreWould you like to spend more time hiking, climbing, and exploring the alpine peaks of the White Mountains this winter? Do you want to learn to ice climb, use crampons, and a mountaineering axe? Learn to navigate in whiteout conditions and how to be prepared and maximize adventure in New England’s alpine peaks? Do you want to feel confident to go out and adventure on your own in the mountains this winter?
Join Rippleffect’s Teen Alpine Mountaineering Clinic and learn how to maximize safety and enjoyment outside in our winter hills. Gain the skills and confidence to explore the wilderness around you this winter!
Read MoreRippleffect now offers four seasons of outdoor adventure through our Treks program. Join the Rippleffect Winter Trek Team as they explore the White Mountains of New Hampshire! This seriously fun 3-day/2-night adventure is limited to 12 participants, so contact Rippleffect to hold your spot today. No prior experience is necessary.
Read MoreThese sea kayaking adventures offer the opportunity to explore the beautiful islands of Casco Bay while learning valuable outdoor living and leadership skills. Camping on a different island each night, participants will enjoy making new friends among the natural beauty of Maine’s coast.
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 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.
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