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Cow Island Programs
All Cow Island Programs run from 8:00 AM on Monday through 5:00 PM on Friday. Camping platforms and tents are provided for overnights. Food is provided throughout the week. Rippleffect provides transportation to Cow Island, our Island Classroom, from which programs will embark on their adventures.
Youth Program Curriculum
Our Curriculum is broken into the following categories:
Outdoor Living
Environmental Education
Arts & Creativity
Teambuilding
Spirit
Challenge Course, Astronomy, Navigation, Leadership, Improv theatre, Sea Kayaking, Yoga, Poetry, Expedition Behavior, Organic Gardening, Ecosystem Studies, Stewardship, Journaling, Backcountry Cuisine, Habitat Exploration, Drumming, Forestry, Video, Regional History
Classic Cow Island Ages 13-15, 16-18
The Classic Cow Island Immersion is offered in Intro and Alumni sessions, and is based on Rippleffect's 26-acre island in the heart of Casco Bay. Students engage in sea kayaking, challenge course activities, and service learning projects through wilderness adventures aimed at broadening their knowledge of the marine environment, encouraging healthy risk-taking, and developing their capacity to act as leaders within their peer groups and communities. Students are encouraged to reflect on their experiences throughout the week through journaling, improv theater, videography, group meetings, and yoga. Alumni sessions will build on introductory skillsets; students may develop group projects that match their interests.
Cow Island Program Details:
Monday through Friday (Overnight)
Ages 13-15 15 - 18, week-dependent
Group size: 10 student maximum
Staff/Student ratio 2:10
Tuition for 2008: $575.00 per week
Rippleffect will provide:
One Sea Kayak guide and an assistant guide
Transportation to and from Cow Island
Kayak gear and safety equipment
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner feasts
Program: Date: Age: 13-15
Classic Cow July 7 - 11 Age: 13-15
Classic Cow July 14 - 18 Age: 13-15
Classic Cow July 21 - 25 Age: 13-15
Classic Cow July 28 - Aug 1 Age: 13-15
Classic Cow Aug 4 - 8 Age: 13-15
Girls Leadership Aug 11-15 Age: 13-15
Classic Cow Aug 18 - 22 Age: 13-15
Classic Cow July 14 - 18 Age 16 - 18
Classic Cow July 28 - Aug 1 Age 16 - 18
Classic Cow Aug 11 - 15 Age 16 - 18
Rippleffect provides Financial Assistance to all people who apply! Rippleffect is committed to providing affordable, accessible programs for youth. We believe that participating in an adventure should not be deterred by financial limitations. Download a .pdf printable application now!
We have three tiers of financial assistance for participants:
Cow Island: ($ off) Tier 1 - $100; Tier 2 - $200; Tier 3 - $300
Looking for Outdoor Work?__ Check out our Internships or Employment pages.
Contact us at (207)791-7870 or info@rippleffect.net
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