DESTINATIONS

SCHOOL GROUP FIELD TRIPS

Adventure Bound has welcomed school groups to the Kennebec River in Caratunk, Maine for decades. Middle and high school students come for a day or overnight experience that most of them are still talking about when the school year ends.

Our programs are built for any school group, any class, and any experience level. Students aged 10 and up can raft class III and IV whitewater through the Kennebec Gorge, take on our high ropes course, hike through the Maine woods, and spend time together in a place that looks and feels nothing like a classroom. That combination does something for a group that is hard to manufacture any other way.

Our 40-acre riverside property offers a full range of activities and overnight accommodations, making Adventure Bound a natural fit for a single day field trip, an end of year class trip, a Project Graduation celebration, or a multi day overnight adventure. Every program is guided by Registered Maine Guides and built around your group's schedule, size, and goals.

supports classroom learning in:
Physical Education, Science, Environmental Studies, Health, Team Building, Leadership Development

topics covered:
Whitewater Rafting, Ropes Course, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboards, Camping, Team Building

contact info
Phone: 207-672-4300
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Varies-up to 225 Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies, recommended 7:1Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies, recommended 7:1Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies, recommended 7:1 Registration: Email, Phone, Website Food Options: Bring Your Own, Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Options Program, Snack, Place for Picnicking Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Adventure Bound

Our expansive 40-acre Adventure Center Base, nestled along the scenic Kennebec River in Western Maine, is perfectly tailored for school field trips, accommodating middle school through college students. Embark on thrilling whitewater rafting adventures, designed with safety and excitement in mind, making it ideal for educational outings. Amidst the stunning mountain backdrop, students can connect with nature and bond with peers while learning about the environment. Our family-friendly basecamp offers a range of amenities to ensure comfort and convenience, making it the ultimate destination for unforgettable educational experiences in the heart of Maine's natural beauty.

contact info

Hrs: Office Year Round M-F 9-4. Adventure Bound Open Seasonally Late April - Early October Open Every day 7am-9pm

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Kayaking and Rafting Lesson Plan

FUN FACTSĀ 

Ever wonder how a small life jacket can keep your larger body afloat? An object displaces water, which pushes back and causes buoyancy (the more water you displace, the greater the force that pushes back). A life jacket is filled with a very light material, so it can displace a lot of water compared to its weight, meaning it will float high on top of the water and keep your head above the surface. Next time you take a rafting trip, think about the physics involved: learn about how things float, the force and torque from the water and paddle, and the logistics of crossing running water. Most guides can also give you interesting facts about the river in which you are rafting, its history, and its surrounding wilderness. Don’t stop asking questions!

View Lesson Plan>>

SCOUT GROUP FIELD TRIPS

Unlock high adventure opportunities for your Scout troop at Adventure Bound, where we offer merit badges in whitewater rafting, canoeing, climbing, and hiking. Scout values meet responsible adventures with us. To earn a merit badge, notify us when booking and bring necessary paperwork. Our expert guides will instruct and facilitate badge pursuit, with testing at day's end. Plan for extra time in your schedule. Explore thrilling experiences tailored for Scouts, including Whitewater Merit Badges with a prerequisite of canoeing proficiency. Join us for an educational and exhilarating journey!

Our 40-acre riverside property offers a full range of activities and overnight accommodations, making Adventure Bound a natural fit for a single day field trip, an end of year scout troop trip, or a multi day overnight adventure. Every program is guided by Registered Maine Guides and built around your group's schedule, size, and goals.

supports scout badges in:
Rafting, Kayaking, Ropes Course, Team Building

topics covered:
Rafting, Ropes Course, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboards, Camping, Team Building

contact info
Phone: 207-672-4300
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Varies- up to 225 Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies – 7:1Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies – 7:1Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies – 7:1 Registration: Email, Phone, Website Food Options: Bring Your Own, Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Options Program, Snack, Place for Picnicking Cost: Fee, Free

ABOUT

Adventure Bound

Our expansive 40-acre Adventure Center Base, nestled along the scenic Kennebec River in Western Maine, is perfectly tailored for school field trips, accommodating middle school through college students. Embark on thrilling whitewater rafting adventures, designed with safety and excitement in mind, making it ideal for educational outings. Amidst the stunning mountain backdrop, students can connect with nature and bond with peers while learning about the environment. Our family-friendly basecamp offers a range of amenities to ensure comfort and convenience, making it the ultimate destination for unforgettable educational experiences in the heart of Maine's natural beauty.

contact info

Hrs: Office Year Round M-F 9-4. Adventure Bound Open Seasonally Late April - Early October Open Every day 7am-9pm

CAMP GROUP FIELD TRIPS

Discover the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and modern comforts at our base camp, including cabin tent camping. Ideal for camp groups, and their chaperones, our unique facilities offer a range of amenities not typically found in wilderness camps. Your lodging fee includes access to a swimming pool, hot tub, hot showers, a spacious tented area with picnic tables, campfires, volleyball court, disc golf, basketball court, soccer field, arcade, and free WiFi. We also have an indoor climbing wall available for an additional fee.

With riverfront access, interpretive hiking trails, and ample meeting space, our 40-acre riverside property is a natural fit for a single day field trip, or a multi day overnight adventure. Every program is guided by Registered Maine Guides and built around your camp group's schedule, size, and goals.

topics covered:
Whitewater Rafting, Ropes Course, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboards, Camping, Team Building.

contact info
Phone: 207-672-4300
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Varies- up to 225 Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies or Recommended 1:7Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies or Recommended 1:7Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies or Recommended 1:7 Registration: Email, Phone, Website Food Options: Bring Your Own, Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Options Program, Snack, Place for Picnicking Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Adventure Bound

Our expansive 40-acre Adventure Center Base, nestled along the scenic Kennebec River in Western Maine, is perfectly tailored for school field trips, accommodating middle school through college students. Embark on thrilling whitewater rafting adventures, designed with safety and excitement in mind, making it ideal for educational outings. Amidst the stunning mountain backdrop, students can connect with nature and bond with peers while learning about the environment. Our family-friendly basecamp offers a range of amenities to ensure comfort and convenience, making it the ultimate destination for unforgettable educational experiences in the heart of Maine's natural beauty.

contact info

Hrs: Office Year Round M-F 9-4. Adventure Bound Open Seasonally Late April - Early October Open Every day 7am-9pm

HOMESCHOOL STUDENT FIELD TRIPS

Adventure Bound has welcomed Homeschool student groups to the Kennebec River in Caratunk, Maine for decades. Middle and high school students come for a day or overnight experience that most of them are still talking about when the school year ends.

Our programs are built for any school group, any class, and any experience level. Students aged 10 and up can raft class III and IV whitewater through the Kennebec Gorge, take on our high ropes course, hike through the Maine woods, and spend time together in a place that looks and feels nothing like a classroom. That combination does something for a group that is hard to manufacture any other way.

Our 40-acre riverside property offers a full range of activities and overnight accommodations, making Adventure Bound a natural fit for a single day field trip, an end of year class trip, a Project Graduation celebration, or a multi day overnight adventure. Every program is guided by Registered Maine Guides and built around your group's schedule, size, and goals.

supports classroom learning in:
Physical Education, Science, Environmental Studies, Health, Team Building, Leadership Development.

topics covered:
Whitewater Rafting, Ropes Course, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboards, Camping, Team Building.

contact info
Phone: 207-672-4300
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Varies- up to 225 Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies or Recommended 1:7Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies or Recommended 1:7Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies or Recommended 1:7 Registration: Email, Phone, Website Food Options: Bring Your Own, Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Options Program, Snack, Place for Picnicking Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Adventure Bound

Our expansive 40-acre Adventure Center Base, nestled along the scenic Kennebec River in Western Maine, is perfectly tailored for school field trips, accommodating middle school through college students. Embark on thrilling whitewater rafting adventures, designed with safety and excitement in mind, making it ideal for educational outings. Amidst the stunning mountain backdrop, students can connect with nature and bond with peers while learning about the environment. Our family-friendly basecamp offers a range of amenities to ensure comfort and convenience, making it the ultimate destination for unforgettable educational experiences in the heart of Maine's natural beauty.

contact info

Hrs: Office Year Round M-F 9-4. Adventure Bound Open Seasonally Late April - Early October Open Every day 7am-9pm

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Kayaking and Rafting Lesson Plan

FUN FACTSĀ 

Ever wonder how a small life jacket can keep your larger body afloat? An object displaces water, which pushes back and causes buoyancy (the more water you displace, the greater the force that pushes back). A life jacket is filled with a very light material, so it can displace a lot of water compared to its weight, meaning it will float high on top of the water and keep your head above the surface. Next time you take a rafting trip, think about the physics involved: learn about how things float, the force and torque from the water and paddle, and the logistics of crossing running water. Most guides can also give you interesting facts about the river in which you are rafting, its history, and its surrounding wilderness. Don’t stop asking questions!

View Lesson Plan>>

FAMILY OUTINGS

Seeking fun family-friendly destinations this summer? Embark on a tailor-made vacation that caters to both youth and family adventures. Explore the great outdoors, with kids camping in Maine's wilderness, partaking in thrilling outdoor activities, overnight adventures, and unique challenges that create unforgettable summer memories. Ideal for youth retreats, boys and girls clubs, scouts, and, of course, family getaways. Choose from our popular vacation packages or craft your own adventure to suit your family's preferences!

topics covered:
Whitewater Rafting, Ropes Course, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboards, Camping, Team Building.

contact info
Phone: 207-672-4300
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Varies- up to 225 Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies or Recommended 1:7Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies or Recommended 1:7Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies or Recommended 1:7 Registration: Email, Phone, Website Food Options: Bring Your Own, Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Options Program, Snack, Place for Picnicking Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Adventure Bound

Our expansive 40-acre Adventure Center Base, nestled along the scenic Kennebec River in Western Maine, is perfectly tailored for school field trips, accommodating middle school through college students. Embark on thrilling whitewater rafting adventures, designed with safety and excitement in mind, making it ideal for educational outings. Amidst the stunning mountain backdrop, students can connect with nature and bond with peers while learning about the environment. Our family-friendly basecamp offers a range of amenities to ensure comfort and convenience, making it the ultimate destination for unforgettable educational experiences in the heart of Maine's natural beauty.

contact info

Hrs: Office Year Round M-F 9-4. Adventure Bound Open Seasonally Late April - Early October Open Every day 7am-9pm