Paddle Trek I | Rising 7th - 9th

OVERVIEW

These 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.

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 1/20/27 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.

Get Ready!

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2026 dates:

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tuition

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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.

Resources

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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.