Adventure Ready: Youth Skills Workshop Application

Adventure Ready Youth Skills Workshops

Teens to Trails is hosting two free outdoor skills workshops on October 3, 2026, open to any Maine high school student. Space is limited, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are due September 15, 2026.
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Workshop #1: Outdoor Rock Climbing Skills led by Equinox Guiding Service
This workshop is designed for students interested in building technical climbing skills while gaining exposure to professional climbing instruction, risk management, and careers in the outdoor recreation industry. The day will focus on developing confidence climbing outdoors while introducing students to the systems, decision-making, and technical skills used by professional climbing guides.

When: Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Where: Camden Hills State Park

Space is limited to 12 participants.
Workshop #2: Sea Kayak Skills & Safety Clinic led by Osprey's Echo Sea Kayaking
This workshop will consist of a mix of on-land and on-water instruction. The day will focus on trip planning and conditions, basics of navigation, outfitting, paddling techniques, and safety/rescues. Space is limited to 8 participants.

When: Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Where: 35 Big Pond Rd, Stonington, Maine

Space is limited to 8 participants.
Workshop #3: Wilderness First Aid Training led by Wilderness Medical Associates
This workshop will teach Basic Life Support (BLS) skills including CPR and AED, management of simple wounds and musculoskeletal injuries, non technical lifting/moving/extrication, recognition of signs and symptoms associated with serious medical emergencies, and WMA International wilderness protocols, including treatment of anaphylaxis and wound management.

When: Saturday, October 10 through Sunday, October 11, 2026

Where: Ecology Learning Center, Unity, Maine

Space is limited to 18.
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Participants are responsible for transportation to and from their chosen workshop.
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Adventure Ready Youth Skills Workshops

Workshop #1: Outdoor Rock Climbing Skills led by Equinox Guiding Service

Workshop #2: Sea Kayak Skills & Safety Clinic led by Osprey's Echo Sea Kayaking

Workshop #3: Wilderness First Aid Training led by Wilderness Medical Associates