Get Outdoors!

Mission Statement

The Mission of The Greenland Point Center is to promote healthy lifestyles and environmental stewardship by providing all children and adults, including those with disabilities, with a natural setting and programs that teach outdoor skills, leadership, ethics, and alternatives to substance abuse.

We realize this mission with a special appreciation and understanding of our Maine ecological heritage and an acknowledgement of the responsibility we have to continue this legacy.

Outdoor Education Opportunities for Teachers

For educators, Safari Club International is offering American Wilderness Leadership or AWLS-EAST. Teachers from all over come to Greenland Point for a week and learn about nature, the environment, outdoor living skills and conservation. We travel to many interesting locations in Washington County while taking advantage of all that GPC has to offer. Educators can earn 3 hours of graduate credit. Click here for more information.

Joel A. House Camp Scholarships Announced

"Why Freedom Isn't Free" Scholarship for partial or full camp scholarships is being announced for young people interested in attending academic, sports, art, nature, or Bible camps. The award is in honor of Sgt. Joel A. House who was killed in Taji, Iraq on June 23, 2007. A 300 (1 page) word essay entitled "Why Freedom Isn't Free" and a brief description of family financial need is required. Please contact Deanna House with any questions at 207-738-4421 or 207-570-4808. Please download, fill out and return the following form: Scholarship Application. Read the following Press Release to learn more about this effort.

Outdoor Adventures

Our 1 Week programs begin on Sunday with a 4pm registration and end at 11am the following Friday.

Wet-N-Wild  (WNW), offers outdoor adventure through experiential education, independent exploration and a wide variety of fun gamees and water sports. The Wet 'n' Wild program teaches conservation through fun games and exciting outdoor recreational adventures. This program prepares children to go on to Maine Conservation Camp. COST: $400 DATES: 6/22/08 to 6/27/08 and 7/13/08 to 7/18/08 Click Here for More Information

Conservation Camp (GPCCC), is a one week program for young people 10 to 14 years of age. Campers learn about the Maine woods and how to safely participate in the outdoor opportunities the program provides. COST: $400 DATES: 7/20/08 to 7/25/08, 8/03/08 to 8/08/08 and 8/10/08 to 8/15/08 Click Here for More Information

Winter Conservation Camp (WCC), The weekend will include the Maine Snowmobile Safety Course, along with many of Maine’s favorite winter activities, such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice-skating, ice fishing, winter hiking, and more! No prior outdoor experience is necessary. COST: $200 DATES: 2/15/08 to 2/17/08 Click Here for More Information

Maine Waterways Adventures (MWA), is an advanced Conservation Camp for teens.  It is open for both boys and girls, ages 13-16.  It will start on with registration on Sunday, and end with a graduation ceremony, on Friday. COST: $400 DATES: 7/20/08 to 7/25/08 and 8/10/08 to 8/15/08 Click here for more information.

Special Programs

Downeast Teen Leadership Camp Leadership training for 7th - 9th grades. DETLC is a five-day residential camp for students entering grades 7, 8, or 9 in Washington County. DETLC creates a safe environment in which students learn from each other through student led workshops such as “How to Raise Your Parents” and “Teens and Dating”. Motivational speakers that come from all over the country begin each day of camp. Contact Terri Woodruff @ 733-1090 ext 3176 or email twoodruff@rmcl.org or Click here for more details COST $100.00 DATES: 7/28/08 to 8/01/08

Safari Club International Maine Chapter: Maine Youth Hunter Apprenticeship Progam This program gives youth an apprentice experience in the hunting heritage of Maine, while they experience wilderness activities, conservation history, and ecological principals.This is One Exciting Week! DATES: 8/03/08 to 8/09/08 Click here for more information or Contact us for details

Outdoor Schools Teachers can satisfy the Maine Learning Results with curriculum that can be customized for each school's needs. Experience "hands on" outdoor education mingled with a wide variety of recreation. Ideal for class trips or project graduations. COSTS: See Fees DATES: Mid May to Mid June and September through October Click Here for More Information

Adult Programs

Safari Club International: American Wilderness Leadership (AWL-EAST) This 7-day workshop for teachers consists of academic lectures, discussions and field trips addressing wilderness values & management, aquatic and wetlands ecology, wildlife ecology, environmental ethics, natural resource management and state wildlife conservation practices. Full Scholarships Available! DATES: 7/07/08 to 7/13/08 Click Here for More Information or Contact us for details

Women's Outdoor Adventure Weekends Greenland Point Center is offering a Women’s Winter Weekend.  It will take place February 22-24, 2008.  The weekend will include the Maine Snowmobile Safety Course, along with many of Maine’s favorite winter activities.  These activities may include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice-skating, ice fishing, tracking, map & compass, canoe sliding, and winter hiking. DATES: 02/22/08 to 02/24/08 and 09/05/08 to 09/07/08 Click here for more information or Contact us for details

 

Watch here for special events during the year such as Maine Guide Training, Map & Compass, GPS, Adult and family outdoor adventures, Historic Boat Tours and much more.