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Trekkers Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Community Cookout

ROCKLAND, Maine – September 4, 2024 – Trekkers, a leader in youth mentoring, is delighted to announce its 30th Anniversary Celebration, a milestone event which will take place on Saturday, September 14th at Trekkers. It promises to be a day filled with fun, nostalgia, and community spirit.  

Event Details: 

  • Saturday, September 14 
  • 4pm – 6pm 
  • Trekkers, 325 Old County Road, Rockland 
  • Admission: Free and Open to the public with RSVP 

Join us as we celebrate three decades of growth through mentorship, experiential learning, and community service. The celebration will feature a variety of activities for all ages, including: 

  • Vintage Photos and News Articles: Take a trip down memory lane with a special display that chronicles Trekkers’ history. 
  • Activities and Lawn Games: Guests will be encouraged to participate in reflection and expression activities, lawn games like cornhole, and traditional Trekkers games. 
  • Cookout and Chow Circle: Staff and students will be stationed at grills to provide a spread of meat and veggie burgers and hot dogs. Guests are invited to bring a side – please note the dish on the RSVP form. All are invited to join in a community chow circle, a Trekkers tradition. 

“We are incredibly proud to celebrate 30 years of supporting youth in our community,” said Kate Elmes, Interim Executive Director. “This event is a wonderful opportunity for us all to come together, reflect on our journey, and look forward into the future. We’d like it to be the biggest chow circle yet!”  

All are welcome, invited, and encouraged to RSVP to help us plan for this special celebration. To RSVP, please visit this form or call our office at 207-594-5095. 

About Trekkers: For 30 years, the nonprofit organization Trekkers has been dedicated to helping young people thrive. Through its unique 6-year mentoring and expeditionary learning model, research shows Trekkers helps students increase skills in resiliency, ability to build positive relationships, and develop aspirations for the future. To learn more, visit the website at trekkers.org. 

We look forward to celebrating with you!