**TRIP FULL** Our Camping 101 Course is designed to give participants the confidence and skills needed to enjoy the outdoors safely and comfortably. Whether someone is brand new to camping or looking to build on their experience, this program walks through the essentials step by step. Participants will learn campsite basics like how to pitch...

Join us for a moderately challenging 6-mile hike to Orin Falls, one of the hidden gems of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. This hike follows the East Branch of the Penobscot River through beautiful forest before reaching a series of cascading waterfalls and pools perfect for cooling off on a summer day. Open to students entering...

*This trip is full. Fill out the registration form to be added to the waitlist* The Trek & Tent trip is all about fun, adventure, and building confidence outdoors. Students will learn how to read a map, explore trail options, and help choose hikes that match their group’s interests and ability. Along the trail, we’ll...

Age group: Youth entering 4th and 5th grades. Ready for a challenge? Join us for a hike up Barnard Mountain, one of the Katahdin region’s most rewarding summit hikes. This approximately 4-mile round-trip trek is geared toward adventurous students who are ready to tackle steep sections, build confidence, and enjoy incredible views from the top....

*This trip is full. Fill out the registration form to be added to the waitlist* Age group: Youth entering 8th through 11th grades. Explore the East Branch of the Penobscot River on our Canoe & Camp backcountry trip. This river is the homelands of the Penobscot people and a river traveled and famously written about...

Age group: Youth entering 6th through 11th grades. Take on a moderately challenging 4-mile hike up Barnard Mountain for sweeping views of Katahdin and the surrounding woods and waters. This steeper climb follows an old logging road, offering a chance to talk about the region’s history as a working forest and its transformation into public...

Age group: Youth entering 6th through 11th grades. Spend the day exploring Tekαkαpimək Contact Station, a one-of-a-kind space shaped through collaboration between the National Park Service and Wabanaki communities. Students will explore interactive exhibits, stories, and artwork that highlight Indigenous history, culture, and connections to this landscape. Open to students entering grades 6-11.

Spend a summer day exploring the beautiful Seboeis River on this relaxed hiking adventure! We’ll follow the riverside trail, stopping for games, nature exploration, snacks, and lunch along the way. Distance will depend on the group, but participants should expect to spend about five hours on the trail. Pick-up and drop-off are available in Millinocket...