School Year Youth Programs

After-School Adventure Academy

Meeting every Monday-Thursday that the Portland School District is in session, this program offers four unique sessions focusing on outdoor adventure and exploration including climbing at our ROCC ropes course, outdoor skill building, winter adventure, and ocean exploration! Find out all the details on what makes each session unique here! Play, exploration, outdoor skills, and leadership curriculum will all be woven into the program to provide a place for young people to connect, explore, and form new friendships!

Who Can Join: 2nd-4th Grades at East End, Longfellow, Ocean Ave, Reiche and Rowe Elementary schools. Please note that the program is only offered to 2 of these schools per day. More details can be found here.

Fall Adventure Club

Join Rippleffect for fun and exciting outdoor experiences this fall while learning how to adventure outside in the autumn weather! The Fall Adventure Club is open to 7th and 8th grade students and culminates with an overnight expedition to the White Mountains where students will put into practice the skills learned during our weekly outdoor classes and attempt to summit a mountain peak!

Who Can Join: 7th and 8th graders

Dates: The Fall Adventure Club will meet weekly on Thursdays from 10/23-11/20 (3:30-5:30pm) and culminate in an overnight expedition to the White Mountains 11/22-11/23.

Winter Trek

Join us on this fun, three day, two night winter adventure in the mountains. Students will get to learn how to make a winter basecamp, hike in snowy conditions, and attempt an alpine summit! For those seeking a rewarding and challenging adventure, look no further!

Ages: Open to all high school students

Dates of expedition: Saturday Jan 17th - Monday Jan 19th (MLK weekend)

February Break Adventure Camp

Join Rippleffect this February break for a week of connection, winter adventure and fun! Like our summer Aucocisco programs on Cow Island, participants will build relationships, learn outdoor skills and have unforgettable adventure experiences including winter hiking, snowshoeing and indoor rock climbing. As with all Rippleffect programs, fun, group cohesion and inclusivity will be our number one priority, so anticipate some sledding and classic ripple games and activities sprinkled into the adventure!

Ages: 2nd-4th and 5th-7th grades

Dates: Tuesday Feb 17th - Friday Feb 20th

OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS OFFER:

Leadership Development
Group initiatives, games and team-building activities that cultivate skills in conflict resolution, small group problem solving and communication. Activities focus around 3 tiers of leadership: self, peer and community.

Outdoor Living
Wilderness camping and cooking skills, appropriate layering techniques, nutrition, hygiene, and general life skills that are critical to surviving and thriving in an outdoor environment. Special emphasis on Leave No Trace wilderness ethics.

Spirit
Helping students find a place of centered peace and comfort in their own solitude. Yoga, solos, journaling and group reflections and debriefs are critical aspects of all of our youth programs.

Environmental Education
Coastal ecosystems, organic gardening, monitoring invasive species and managing island conservation zones through service learning projects.