Classic Cow Islanders | Rising 6th
OVERVIEW
In 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.
Through our zip line, climbing wall, and other challenge course elements participants will practice working with their community to achieve challenges and support each other. Other Islander program activities may include environmental art projects, yoga, leadership initiatives, tide pooling, fire building competitions, and more!
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.
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2026 camp weeks:
Release by 12/1/2025
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.
Pick-up is between 4:00-4:30PM on Friday.
2026 Tution
Release by 12/1/2025
Resources
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Financial Assistance for our Youth Summer Programs is available!
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.