2025 FALL PROGRAMS
EACH 5-WEEK PROGRAM MEETS TWICE A WEEK FOR 2.5 HOURS A SESSION AND CULMINATES IN AN OVERNIGHT ADVENTURE THE FINAL WEEKEND!
FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE! SEE OUR OPTIONS AT BOTTOM OF PAGE.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
4th, 5th, & 6th Grades
5 Weeks of Mountain Biking
Culminating Overnight Adventure
Join us this fall for an unforgettable 5-weeks of mountain biking on our local trail systems. This program is designed to introduce participants to the basics of mountain biking, including riding techniques (effective bike position, safe climbing/descending, effective shifting and braking, etc.), routine maintenance, and other bike related skills. While we welcome all ability levels, no experience is necessary!
To facilitate a safe and enjoyable overnight, other skill development areas will build upon environmental awareness, leave no trace ethics, ecology, back-country cooking, and other essentials important for safety and fun on an overnight in the field. In addition to learning these technical skills, each weeks sessions will be framed around one of our four core values (confidence, craftsmanship, integrity, resilience) to promote team building, socio-emotional, and interpersonal development.
One of the sessions will be dedicated to giving back to our community through a service learning initiative partnered with a local organization TBD. To learn more about Sundog service learning, please visit the service learning tab under “About Us“ on our website.
Most importantly, this program is all about getting outside this Fall, having fun, and making lasting memories!
Guided by MountainSea Expeditions
Tuesday and Thursday Weekly, 3:45pm-6:15pm
Dates: Sep 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, Oct 2
Final Overnight Adventure: Saturday to Sunday October 4-5th, location TBD
Tentative Location(s): Camden, Rockport, Rockland, Hope, Appleton, Lincolnville, & other surrounding trails
Transportation: Not provided
Equipment: Bike/helmet not provided.
All group camping gear/food provided for overnight.
Tuition: $400
KAYAKING
5th, 6th, & 7th Grades
5 Weeks of Kayaking
Culminating Overnight Adventure on Gay Island
Join us this fall for an incredible 5-weeks of paddling both in flat water and on the ocean. Participants will build their skills throughout the course from kayaking terminology, paddling techniques, and tandem paddling to solo paddling, rescues, and more! To put our skills to the test, for our culminating expedition we will paddle out to and camp on Gay Island off of Friendship. While we welcome all ability levels, no experience is necessary!
To facilitate a safe and enjoyable overnight adventure, other skill development areas will build upon environmental awareness, leave no trace ethics, ecology, back-country cooking, and other essentials important for safety and fun on an overnight in the field. In addition to learning these technical skills, each weeks sessions will be framed around one of our four core values (confidence, craftsmanship, integrity, resilience) to promote team building, socio-emotional, and interpersonal development.
One of the sessions will be dedicated to giving back to our community through a service learning initiative partnered with a local organization TBD. To learn more about Sundog service learning, please visit the service learning tab under “About Us“ on our website.
Most importantly, this program is all about getting outside this Fall, having fun, and making lasting memories!
“I’ve already done a Sundog kayaking program, is it worth signing up if I already know everything?” That’s awesome, welcome back! Participant leadership opportunities will be built into our progression for any more experienced paddlers in the group.
Guided by Maine Sport Outfitters
Monday & Wednesday Weekly, 3:45pm-6:15pm
Dates: Sep 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, Oct 1, 6, 8
Final Overnight Adventure: Saturday to Sunday October 11-12th on Gay Island in Friendship
Location(s): Various Midcoast locations TBD
Transportation: Not provided for weekday sessions, provided for expedition.
Equipment: All kayaking equipment provided.
All group camping gear/food provided for overnight.
Tuition: $400
F I N A N C I A L A I D I S A V A I L A B L E
When registering enter: SCHOLARSHIP15 or SCHOLARSHIP30 or SCHOLARSHIP50 and that percentage will be taken off tuition. Email info@sundogoe.com for information on full scholarships.