The Art Auction is Open!
Featuring the work of nearly 40 artists, the Biennial Art Auction fundraiser will run May 21-28. Bidding is online and art is on view at Pascal Hall in Rockport. All proceeds will benefit Trekkers.
A Leader in Youth Development
Trekkers cultivates the inherent strengths of young people through the power of long-term mentoring relationships. Our best practices and principles have become a model of exemplary programming in the field of youth development.
Programming
Youth mentoring that utilizes outdoor, experiential, and travel-based education to strengthen resiliency, raise aspirations, and connect young people to their communities.
Training
Trekkers Training Institute provides training, coaching, and professional development opportunities based on our principles and practices.
Campus Redevelopment Project
If you are a contractor seeking online contract documents for our office and barn projects, please click below for the bid documents.
Why Is Trekkers Important?
Since 1994, Trekkers has supported hundreds of young people in Midcoast Maine through long-term, caring mentoring relationships. Students consistently report statistically significant growth in areas of resilience, relationships with others, learning and school engagement measures.
STUDENT STORIES
See Gillian’s Story
Leah Simmons
Leah Simmons, Class of 2011 After I graduated in 2011, I moved to Boston and started my education at Northeastern University in pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with a minor in Ethics. I spent a year as a coxswain on our Division I women’s rowing team,...
See Myla’s Story
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Join Trekkers in investing in young people and the future of Maine.
We are tremendously grateful for the generosity of the many individuals, businesses, charitable organizations, foundations, and local communities who make our work possible.
Our History & Our Future
Our history spans over 30 years of programs that are proven to help students build resilience, create community, and develop aspirations for their future. Learn more about our history and with the success of our recent capital campaign, our plans for the future of Trekkers.
NEWS
Midcoast Community Collaborative launches website, tool for people who work with youth
ROCKLAND — The newly formed Midcoast Community Collaborative (MCC) has launched a new website, which includes a tool for those who work with youth in Knox and Lincoln counties to request resources for youth and families. As one of the first partners in the network,...
Trekkers on a national stage at the Mentoring Summit in Washington DC
The National Mentoring Summit, an annual 3-Day event, brings together mentoring practitioners, researchers, philanthropic investors, youth leaders, government and civic leaders and Mentor Affiliates from across the country. On Friday, January 26, Trekkers Training...
7th Graders Invited to Apply for Trekkers
Trekkers invites all seventh graders that live in Rockland, Thomaston, South Thomaston, Cushing, Owls Head, and St. George to apply to join the program. They will hold a Community Meeting for students and families to learn about the program and all the details for...
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AmeriCorps Serving Here
Through the AmeriCorps Aspiration Program, Trekkers engages two AmeriCorps members each year to act as group leaders and mentors for youth in Knox County. Working closely with Trekkers’ staff, AmeriCorps members support core programming and expeditions. AmeriCorps is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency that engages millions of Americans in service through its AmeriCorps and Senior Corps programs and leads the nation’s volunteering and service efforts. For more information visit: www.NationalService.gov