A Leader in Youth Development
For 25 years, Trekkers has been cultivating the inherent strengths of young people through the power of long-term mentoring relationships. Our evidence-based best practices and principles have become a model of exemplary programming in the field of youth development.
Programming
Our youth mentoring program utilizes outdoor, experiential, and travel-based education to strengthen resiliency, raise aspirations, and increase connections between young people and their communities.
Training
Trekkers Training Institute provides training, coaching and professional development opportunities based on our evidence-based principles and practices.
WHY IS TREKKERS IMPORTANT?
Since 1994, Trekkers has been providing long-term, mentoring relationships to hundreds of students from Midcoast Maine. Our students consistently report statistically significant positive change in indicators of resilience, reflection, empathy, trust, and optimism.
Research shows that young people in these kinds of programs are 55 percent more likely to enroll in college, 78 percent more likely to volunteer regularly, and 130 percent more likely to hold leadership positions.
See Jesse’s Story
Jesse Ellis
Jesse Ellis, Class of 2008 After graduating from Trekkers in 2008, Jesse got her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Elmira College in upstate New York in 2012. During her time at Elmira College, she worked for many offices on campus,...
On Becoming a Team Player
Trekkers has taught me how to be a team player
“Trekkers has taught me how to be a team player as well as independent and how to help communities. It really showed me a lot about how to love people and how to spread kindness throughout my environment and surroundings. I love how Trekkers brings people of all...
See Ashley’s Story
Ashley Geel
Ashley Geel, Class of 2008 After graduating from Georges Valley High School in 2008, I attended Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, in Standish, Maine. In 2012, I graduated with my Bachelors Degree in Sports Management with a Minor in Business...
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We are tremendously grateful for the generosity of the many individuals, businesses, charitable organizations, foundations, and local communities who make our work possible.
NEWS
2021 Local Treats Catalog Fundraiser
Hankering for high-quality local chocolate made locally (bars? bites? a mug of cocoa?) How about a delicious Trekkers-blend roast from Rock City Coffee? This year's student catalog fundraiser starts February 12, 2021. Order by March 9, 2021 and students will begin...
National Mentoring Month at Trekkers
Is mentorship important? Brandon Caron, Kaleb Robinson and Elliott Spear all say yes. Of course, they say yes. They are part of a developing “mentor chain” with Trekkers, an experiential education and mentoring program for young people based in midcoast Maine. Mentor...
New (But Familiar) Faces at Trekkers
Rockland, ME, January 19, 2021 - Kaleb Robinson, class of 2015 from Oceanside High School, hails from Thomaston and joined the team as a Program Manager. In October, Trekkers said goodbye to Principle Program Manager Lindsey Veilleux, grateful for her over 5 years of...
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COVID-19 Updates
We continue to update our programs, safety protocols, and general operations based on the latest guidance available. See our latest updates here.
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