Mascoma Bank Nature Series, AOEC Brunswick
July 21: Ledgewood Preserve
Dino Day, AOEC Brunswick
Horizons Summer Camp, AOEC Brunswick
July 13 – 17
The Social Circle, AOEC Brunswick
July 7: Dungeons & Dragons
July 11: Mini Golf
July 25: Shakespeare in Deering Oaks Park
Horizons Music, AOEC Brunswick
July 10, 24
Horizons Sailing, SailMaine
July 6, 9, 13, 20, 23, 27
Horizons Sailing, Amped Sailing
Every Saturday (except July 4th)!
Horizons Waterskiing, AOEC Carrabassett Valley
July 30
Wheel Together Retreat, Carrabassett Valley
July 23-26
July 8
Every Thursday!
June 29 – July 3: EVO Rock + Fitness
July 6 – 10: Maine Outdoor Kids
July 27 – 31: EVO Rock + Fitness and Maine Outdoor Kids
Click the link to our program calendar below — we hope you’ll join us for an adventure!
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS OUR PROGRAM CALENDAR FOR MORE INFO!
What’s on our Horizon…
Summer is in full swing here at the AOEC! We have been having a blast sharing our days on the climbing wall, sailing in Casco Bay, waterskiing on Indian Pond in the Western Mountains of Maine, and enjoying countless other activities and adventures together.
Here are a few highlights from the month of June:
- Our first Unified 5k was a tremendous success! Thanks to the incredible team at AdaptX, along with our sponsors, raffle donors, enthusiastic volunteers, and amazing racers who participated in both the 1-mile and 5K events. Together, we created a celebration of inclusion, community, and movement. Check out the recap video here!
- Fifteen veterans joined us for a multi-day fly-fishing clinic through Veterans Adaptive Sports Training. Participants stayed at the AOEC Carrabassett Valley and enjoyed fishing adventures throughout the Rangeley region. Thank you to the Move United VA Sports Grant for helping make this meaningful experience possible!
- Our first waterski session of the season at Petersen Water Skiing was one to remember! Watching participants challenge themselves, build confidence, and form new friendships on the water is what these experiences are all about.
- Folks joined us for a special horticulture therapy program with Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Together they made kokedama! This is the Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil wrapped with string.
- The AOEC Brunswick campus has been buzzing with excitement as we welcomed eight larger-than-life dinosaurs to our accessible trail system! Be sure to learn more about our upcoming grand opening celebration below and join us in welcoming these magnificent new residents.
From the sea to the mountains, summer is off to an incredible start. Thank you for being part of our community. We hope you’ll join in all the fun ahead!
Step back in time into adventure at our new Dino Park at the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center’s Brunswick Campus.
At our free Grand Opening event on July 18th you can join Jurassic Park consultant Dino Don for an exciting 30-minute interactive presentation exploring the science behind one of the most iconic dinosaur movies ever made,
followed by a book signing and a trip out to our brand new Dino Park, featuring dinosaur replicas designed by Dino Don himself!
Space is still available at our 9:30am – 10:30am session!
Pre-registration is required.
AOEC Open House
September 18th
Brunswick, ME
Join us and our friends from L.L. Bean’s Outdoor Discovery School for an afternoon of outdoor recreation! You will have the chance to try archery, practice your fly casting, scale our 30′ outdoor climbing wall, take a stroll through our Dino Park, and MORE!
This is a free event! Please register in advance!
Aphasia Center of Maine
Aphasia Connections
Mondays at 10am – Virtual
The Aphasia Center of Maine’s Aphasia Connections Program continues to run strong on Monday mornings! This is a virtual program open to people living with Aphasia.
Aphasia Book Club
Wednesdays at 10am – Virtual
Members meet weekly over Zoom to discuss one chapter of the book. We will work with you every step of the way to help provide access to audio books and digital copies of the book to ensure it is accessible for everyone.
Click here to learn more and register.
Two free adaptive paddling opportunities in Stonington, ME!
Eco Tour: August 29, 2026
Join us for an inclusive two-hour eco tour paddle, designed for families and beginners with our friends at Osprey Echo Sea Kayaking!
This tour will be a mild pace and focus on up-close views of local wildlife in their natural habitats!
This tour is sponsored by Maine Island Trail Association!
Island Access Tour: August 30, 2026
Join Osprey Echo Sea Kayaking, Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Island Heritage Trust and the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center (AOEC) for an all day accessible Island Access Tour! We are collaborating to eliminate physical barriers to paddling by offering an adaptive experience in the scenic coastal DownEast Region of Maine. This event will include adaptive paddling equipment, a tour out to Little Camp Island, island exploration, and lunch!
Learn more and register here for both paddle events!