Our Aucocisco programs offer young adventurers the opportunity to explore our island home, learn the fundamentals of sea kayaking, and make new friends. This week-long day program is offered in Introduction, Alumni, and Intrepid sessions throughout the summer.  Parents of Introduction and Alumni students have an opportunity to join their children on our weekly Thursday Parent Paddle.

Students are responsible for bringing their lunch each day. A comprehensive gear list will be provided upon registration. Rippleffect will provide transportation from downtown Portland and all necessary sea kayaking equipment.

With a guide to student ratio of 1:7, students will safely paddle the waters of Casco Bay, building confidence, making new friends, and enjoying the Maine outdoors.  Rippleffect guide staff are Wilderness First Aid certified and trained sea kayak guides. We use an allied-based leadership approach to conflict resolution and education, involving the students in decision-making processes and teaching responsibility.

Each Aucocisco session is from Monday-Friday each week. Students should be dropped off at 7:30am and picked up at 5:00pm daily at the Casco Bay Lines ferry terminal on the Maine State Pier.

We are now offering our Aucocisco Introduction and Alumni program to 8 year olds.

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Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance for our Youth Summer Programs is available!

Rippleffect is committed to providing affordable, accessible programs for youth. We believe that participating in an adventure should not be deterred by financial limitations. For more information on scholarship options please click here.

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