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 $2,485/week for the standard session. The total cost for the 15-day course is $5,325. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Maine Coast Sail Expedition's hours?

Maine Coast Sail Expedition runs Full Day. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Maine Coast Sail Expedition?

Maine Coast Sail Expedition is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1962 years of operating history. 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.

▌ Aquatic · Ages 14–18

Maine Coast Sail Expedition

Rockland · $2,485/week · ★ 4.2 (56 reviews)

A sailing expedition along the coast of Maine, teaching navigation, teamwork, and leadership on a 30-foot open sailboat.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Outward Bound USA website, specifically detailing their Maine Coast Sail program for high school students. Outward Bound was founded by Kurt Hahn in 1941, with Outward Bound USA established in 1962, indicating a long operational history. The organization is a non-profit, as stated on their 'About Us' page. While the specific Maine Coast Sail program's ACA accreditation isn't explicitly stated on the course page, Outward Bound USA generally holds ACA accreditation for many of its programs. The website mentions a commitment to safety, including staff training and background checks, under their 'Safety' section. The program is an overnight expedition, focusing on sailing, sea kayaking, and wilderness skills. Social media handles for Outward Bound USA are @outwardboundusa on Instagram and OutwardBoundUSA on Facebook.

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Since 641962+ years operating

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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 aquatic, 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: Not verified
Established: 64 (1962 years)
Operator: Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Aquatic
Ages: 14–18
Hours: Full Day
Address: Outward Bound, 1000 Hurricane Island, Rockland, ME 04841
Phone: 866-467-7651
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: The total cost for the 15-day course is $5,325.

Runs Full Day, 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

Sailing expedition
Navigation skills
Teamwork and leadership

↘ Watch for

Physically demanding
No prior sailing experience needed

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 $2,485/week for the standard session. The total cost for the 15-day course is $5,325. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Maine Coast Sail Expedition's hours?: Maine Coast Sail Expedition runs Full Day. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Maine Coast Sail Expedition?: Maine Coast Sail Expedition is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1962 years of operating history. 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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