Overview
Rippleffect believes that hands-on education in outdoor classrooms is fundamental to the healthy development of citizens and communities. We are a passionate group of educators who believe that the supplementation of experiential education into more traditional educational models offers students a more diverse, more fun, and ultimately more comprehensive educational experience.
Rippleffect provides school-based programs on our Cow Island campus and at local schools. We offer single or multi-day educational programs that utilize adventure activities to focus on leadership development, environmental education and self confidence.
Curriculum
- Adventure-based learning models in outdoor settings.
- Team-building activities for youth participants.
- Sea kayak adventures from our Cow Island campus.
- Customized leadership development curriculum.
- Healthy living skills that facilitate growth of mind, body and spirit.
- Environmental education curriculum.
Pick Your Program
School Leadership & Orientations
Overview Rippleffect school orientations on Cow Island are intended to instill students with a renewed sense of confidence and cohesiveness as a class. We customize each orientation curriculum based on… Read more >
Service Learning Programs
Overview This is a great opportunity to combine the lesson of volunteerism with experiential curriculum about island ecosystems, marine biology, and Maine native plants and trees. We work directly with… Read more >
R.O.L.E. After School Programs
Overview Rippleffect Outdoor Leadership Education (R.O.L.E.) brings the best of Rippleffect’s curriculum to local middle schools during the fall, winter and spring trimesters. Our guides travel to participating schools one… Read more >
Project Graduations
Overview Cow Island Project Graduations are an exciting, substance-free adventure for seniors following their graduation from high school. These overnight programs are planned in collaboration with the school and focus… Read more >
