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Trekkers Launches Sliding Scale Fee Structure to Increase Access and Equity for Local Youth
Photo Caption: Team Katmai on their 10th Grade Cross America Expedition, August 2025. Arches National Park, Utah. Trekkers, a nonprofit youth mentoring organization serving Midcoast Maine, is proud to announce a new sliding scale fee structure for families...
Liam’s Story: Giving Back Means More Than Gear
Photo above: Team Squaliform, Rites of Passage, February 2025. Liam pictured far right. At Trekkers, we often talk about the power of community and the impact of long-term relationships. But every so often, a moment comes along that reminds us just how deeply those...
Trekkers Welcomes Four New Members to Board of Directors, Including Two Students
ROCKLAND, ME – Trekkers, a Rockland-based nonprofit youth mentoring organization, is proud to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors. This year’s additions include two professionals and two student representatives, reflecting Trekkers’...
Trekkers Welcomes Nicole Pomeroy as New Director of Development
ROCKLAND, ME – Trekkers, a Rockland-based nonprofit youth mentoring organization, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Pomeroy as its new Director of Development. Nicole succeeds Kate Elmes, who previously served as Deputy Director and played a key role in...
Get Ready to Race: Trekkers 5K Fundraiser Returns This June
ROCKLAND, ME – Trekkers, the Rockland-based youth mentoring organization, is gearing up for its annual 5K Run/Walk fundraiser on Sunday, June 8, 2025. The event will once again kick off from Trekkers at 325 Old County Road. Registration is open! All proceeds from...
Celebrating Student Art inspired by CMCA Artist
Rockland, ME – In a collaboration across Rockland Main Street and beyond, student groups from RSU13, Trekkers, Medomak Valley High School, and The Landing Place recently completed a workshop series with Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) exhibiting artist Kyle...
Trekkers Youth Mentoring Program Staff Complete Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Rockland, Maine – Trekkers, a leading youth mentoring program dedicated to helping young people thrive, is proud to announce that its program staff completed a Youth Mental Health First Aid course in March. Delivered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, the...
Youth mentoring program Trekkers raises $2.5M for Rockland campus redevelopment
Article published on MaineBiz By Laurie Schreiber Trekkers, a nonprofit, outdoor-based youth mentoring program, completed a three-year capital campaign to raise $2.5 million for upgrades to its Rockland campus, training and programs. Campus plans include...
Trekkers to Welcome New Cohort This Spring
ROCKLAND – Now in its 31st year, Rockland-based Trekkers’ youth mentoring program is inviting seventh graders that live in Rockland, Thomaston, South Thomaston, Cushing, Owls Head, and St. George to apply to join the program. The deadline to apply is February 28....
Trekkers Welcomes New Board Members in 2024
ROCKLAND, Maine – December 23, 2024 – Trekkers, a youth mentoring organization serving Midcoast Maine, is excited to announce the addition of new members to its Board of Directors. These new members represent a group with diverse skills and perspectives and a shared...