2025 Campout Details
When: May 2025
Where: Camden Hills State Park
Cost: FREE, including reimbursable transportation costs. Thanks to generous funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act, the Maine Department of Education, and the Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative, we are able to provide this Teens to Trails program at no cost to participating Outdoor Clubs.
Recommended: up to 10 students, 1-2 Outdoor Club Advisors, 1 Chaperone
Grade Level: 7-8th grade students
We have the entire campground to ourselves for the weekend. The State Park trails and Mt. Battie Auto Road will be open to the public.
Clubs are responsible for their food and transportation.
Need outdoor gear like hiking boots, insulated layers, sleeping pads/bags, or a tent for your students? Reserve gear from Maine GearShare for free with your Teens to Trails membership!
Important Forms & Information
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Accessibility
If you have specific questions about access to the park and amenities, visit the link below to help with planning ahead.
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Program Waiver
Participants must complete prior to the program, arriving with it printed and signed by all parties for check-in.
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Packing Lists
First time camping with a group? Here’s a handy check list to use when preparing your students for a weekend outdoors.
Curious to learn more about the campout?
View Sample Agenda here.
American Rescue Plan Act GEER, Reverted EANS Funding received from the USDOE support the implementation of this project. The project has an award totaling $6.6 million dollars of which 100% is federally funded and directly attributed to project implementation. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the USDOE or the U.S. Government.