Aucocisco Waves | Rising 7th - 8th
OVERVIEW
For our older day students, this five day program includes an expanded sea kayaking curriculum, longer day paddles in Casco Bay, ropes course challenges, and an introduction to outdoor living skills.
Waves will base camp overnight on Cow Island on the Thursday of the program week. Students learn self, peer and community leadership skills through reflective activities and new friendships. Every participant is sure to be challenged and engaged whether they are returning campers or new to Rippleffect. This program is open to Rising 7th - 8th graders.
2026 registratION dates
Tuesday 1/13/26 at 7AM - Registration will open for Summer Programs to 2025 Alumni families
Friday 1/16/26 at 7AM - Registration will open for 2025 Waitlisted Families (those who remained on a waitlist for the entire 2025 program season)
Wednesday 1/21/26 at 7AM - Registration will open for all other families (new families, those not enrolled in 2025 programs, or who declined a space off the waitlist in 2025)
If you have any questions about which day you are eligible to register, please email us at info@rippleffect.net.
Get Ready!
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2026 camp weeks:
6/22-6/26
6/29-7/3
7/6-7/10
7/13-7/17
7/20-7/24
7/27-7/31
8/3-8/7
8/10-8/14
8/17-8/21
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. (Excluding Thursday to allow for the one-night overnight experience)
2026 Tuition
Released by 12/1/25
RESOURCES
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
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.