Summer Camps 2025
We are pleased to share the dates of our 2025 Summer Camps.
Skowhegan Outdoors is a community-driven outdoor recreation initiative dedicated to ensuring that everyone—regardless of background or experience—has access to free, guided outdoor activities and equipment. We are proud to offer a variety of summer camp experiences designed specifically for youth ages 14 and older. All of our camps are free to attend, with food and gear provided. No prior outdoor experience is necessary. Each camp runs as a day program throughout the week and concludes with a memorable overnight adventure to apply new skills, build friendships, and explore the outdoors together. Please note that the location of overnights may change from what is listed currently.
Feel free to reach out to Amber Albe, amber@mainstreetskowhegan.org with any inquiries. If you are interested in participating, please follow the link below.
Mountain Biking Camp 1
June 23 - 27, 2025
Learn the fundamentals of mountain biking, including the parts of your bike, bike safety, and riding skills. During camp, you will explore trails in Skowhegan and Freeman Ridge Bike Park in Kingfield.
Overnight camping experience with Maine Huts and Trails at Stratton Brook Hut from June 26 - 27
Mountain Biking Camp 2
July 21 - 25, 2025
Learn the fundamentals of mountain biking, including the parts of your bike, bike safety, and riding skills. During camp, you will explore trails in Skowhegan and Freeman Ridge Bike Park in Kingfield.
Overnight camping experience with Maine Huts and Trails at Stratton Brook Hut from July 24 - July 25.
Intro to Whitewater Kayaking Camp
July 7 - 11, 2025
Develop skills to confidently paddle Class III whitewater and surf river waves in a kayak. You'll start on flat water in the Kennebec in Skowhegan and build up to running the lower Kennebec in the Forks.
Overnight camping experience in The Forks, Maine from July 10 - 11, with culminating experience at Main Street River Days on July 11.
Hiking Camp
July 14 - 18, 2025
Spend the week hiking locally and beyond while learning what you need in your backpack, how to set and stick to turnaround time, and how to hike safely and efficiently.
Overnight camping experience at Moxie Bald Shelter, Appalachian Trail, from July 17 - July 18
Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking Camp
August 19** - 22, 2025
This camp is designed for the participants of our Intro to Whitewater Camp to continue their progression, or for youth participants in the Skowhegan Paddling Club who would like a more immersive experience. For this camp we are taking the students to rivers big and small across the Kennebec and Penobscot drainages.
Overnight camping experience in The Forks, Maine from August 21 - 22, 2025.
R.E.A.C.H Outdoor Adventure Camps
August 4 - 8, 2025
August 11 - 15, 2025
Please refer to MSAD #54 for more information on these offerings.
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