What ages does Maine Coast Sail Expedition accept?

Maine Coast Sail Expedition is open to children ages 14–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.

How much does Maine Coast Sail Expedition cost?

Maine Coast Sail Expedition publishes $50/week for the standard session. $6,175 for a 15-day course. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

Is Maine Coast Sail Expedition accredited?

Yes — Maine Coast Sail Expedition is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.

Who runs Maine Coast Sail Expedition?

Maine Coast Sail Expedition is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Maine Coast Sail Expedition provide lunch?

Yes — Maine Coast Sail Expedition includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

▌ Adventure · Ages 14–18

Maine Coast Sail Expedition

Veterans · $50/week · ★ 4.2 (56 reviews)

A sailing expedition along the Maine coast, teaching seamanship, navigation, and teamwork.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Outward Bound course catalog, which is a legitimate website for a non-profit outdoor education organization. Outward Bound is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with their accreditation expiring in 2024, indicating adherence to recognized safety and operational standards. The organization's website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Outward Bound programs, including the Maine Coast - Sail, are overnight wilderness expeditions designed for personal development through challenging experiences. While specific Google reviews for 'Maine Coast - Sail' are not readily available, Outward Bound as a whole generally receives positive feedback for its transformative programs and safety protocols. The organization's social media handles are @outwardbound on Instagram and 'OutwardBound' on Facebook, as found on their website.

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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

Who thrives here Ages 14–18

Maine Coast Sail Expedition serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in adventure, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Overnight camp
ACA accredited: Yes
Established: Not listed
Operator: Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Adventure
Ages: 14–18
Address: Outward Bound, 1000 Hurricane Island, Rockland, ME 04841
Phone: 866-467-7651
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: $6,175 for a 15-day course.

4 sessions (0 one-week, 4 multi-week blocks), from Jun 15 to Aug 12.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

Session 1 Jun 15 – 29, 2026 · 3 weeks · $6,175
Session 3 Jul 7 – 21, 2026 · 3 weeks · $6,175
Session 4 Jul 17 – 31, 2026 · 3 weeks · $6,175
Session 5 Jul 29 – Aug 12, 2026 · 3 weeks · $6,175

↗ What parents like

Learn to sail a 30-foot sailboat
Explore rocky islands and quiet coves

↘ Watch for

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Logistics

Lunch provided: Yes
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Maine Coast Sail Expedition

What ages does Maine Coast Sail Expedition accept?: Maine Coast Sail Expedition is open to children ages 14–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Maine Coast Sail Expedition cost?: Maine Coast Sail Expedition publishes $50/week for the standard session. $6,175 for a 15-day course. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Maine Coast Sail Expedition accredited?: Yes — Maine Coast Sail Expedition is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Maine Coast Sail Expedition?: Maine Coast Sail Expedition is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Maine Coast Sail Expedition provide lunch?: Yes — Maine Coast Sail Expedition includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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