Paddle Trek II | Rising 9th - 12th

OVERVIEW

This sea kayaking adventure offers 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. Learn skills, including navigation, advanced strokes, rolling, sea kayak rescue, and general outdoor living skills.

Participants of the Paddle Trek II program should expect long days of paddling in more exposed waters, between 6-12 miles/day. This program has a higher degree of rigor compared to other Rippleffect programs. Students should be comfortable in the water and willing to challenge themselves.

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 Weeks:

Released by 12/1/25

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 at 4:30PM on Friday.

tuition

Released by 12/1/25

Resources

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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.

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