Aucocisco Ripples | Rising 5th - 6th
OVERVIEW
This five-day program includes sea kayaking excursions to neighboring islands, group challenges and games, and exploration of our island ecosystem. Students develop self-confidence and learn basic leadership skills through building new friendships, interactive games, and fun team-building activities. Every participant is sure to be challenged and engaged whether they are returning or new to Rippleffect. This program is open to Rising 5th - 6th graders.
2027 registratION dates
Tuesday 1/12/27 at 7AM - Registration will open for Summer Programs to 2026 Alumni families
Friday 1/15/27 at 7AM - Registration will open for 2026 Waitlisted Families (those who remained on a waitlist for the entire 2026 program season)
Wednesday 1/20/26 at 7AM - Registration will open for all other families (new families, those not enrolled in 2026 programs, or who declined a space off the waitlist in 2026)
If you have any questions about which day you are eligible to register, please email us at info@rippleffect.net.
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2026 camp weeks:
Coming Soon!
Drop-Off and Pick-up
Registration is at 7:30AM on the first day of the program and will take place at the end of the parking lot located at Ocean Gateway Terminal located at 14 Ocean Gateway Pier, Portland, Maine 04101.
Drop-off the rest of the week will be at 8AM
Pick-up is at 4:30PM each day.
2026 Tuition
| Tier 1 – True Cost Supporter: Reflects the full cost of running our island-based camps. For those families who can, we encourage them to pay the Tier 1 tuition option as a way of supporting the sustainability of our programs. | Price Coming Soon! |
| Tier 2 – Standard Tuition: The subsidized base cost, slightly lower than 2025 tuition, and designed for most families. |
Price Coming Soon! |
| Tier 3 – Financial Aid Tier: Need-based assistance through our application process, based on available funds. |
Application Required |
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Need-based Finacial aid
Need-based Financial Aid for our Youth Summer Programs is available!
Please check out the Need-based Financial Aid 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.