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Construction of a Girl’s Rescue Center in Kenya by a Maine non profit
GROUND BREAKING IN ARIEMET At long last, the Ariemet Girl’s Rescue Center will be a reality! The NGO, Expanding Opportunities in collaboration with POWER, a local CBO, was awarded a grant from the United Nations Slavery Fund to build STAGE ONE of the rescue center. FGM (female genital mutilation), EFM ...
BEAVER EXPEDITION
A wonderful first expedition, the Beaver Expedition offers five days of exploring the headwaters of the Passagassawaukeg River in Brooks, Maine. The expedition begins at Camp Forest on Monday morning. After packing all the necessary gear and practicing with it a bit, we hike to Half Moon Pond and set ...
CONSTRUCTION IN KENYA
Help construct a Girl Rescue Center in Kenya! These girls are often forced into FGM and Marriage as early as 4 to men as old as 50! School? They often never get the chance to even learn to read! Learn more here…http://www.expandingopportunities.org/girlchild/akgr.html It’s not too late to come to Kenya ...
Camp Forest Eagle Week July 23-27
A special week set aside for Camp Forest Campers who have already received their Osprey badge to work toward their Eagle. We will work on advanced skills like advanced knife safety, bow drill fire and waterproof shelters. 9-4 Monday thru Friday $175 some camperships are available. call to inquire.
Camp Forest North Woods Family Expedition August 6-10
Travel to the North Woods of Maine and practice primitive skills in a pristine environment. This expedition will enhance your relationship with your child as you meet challenges together. FIVE DAYS COST: 1 Parent, 1 Child $1,000 2 Parents, 1 Child $1,500 additional children $200 each
Canoe Rides on the Marsh River
Come to the 4th of July Celebration in Brooks! Following the parade, Camp Forest, A local youth primitive skills camp will be offering canoe rides for kids and face painting. Meet the camp staff and sign up for a week of summer camp! Donations greatly appreciated. No purchase necessary. Parents ...
From the community
Girl Scouts Sponsor a Child in Kenya
Searsmont Troop 533 held their Badge Ceremony on May 22nd at the Searsmont Community Center. The Troop worked hard selling cookies this year. Thank you to all who purchased cookies. With a portion of the profits from their cookie sale, they chose to give a $200 donation to Expanding Opportunities. ...
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Nature center awarded grant funding
BROOKS, Maine — Camp Forest was awarded $ 1,050 in grant funding from United Mid-Coast Charities. Beverly Stone, director of Expanding Opportunities, accepted the award from Lee Woodward on April 26. The funds will be used to provide full or partial camperships for children to attend Camp Forest this summer. Camp ...
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Camp counselor earns Registered Maine Guide status
BROOKS, Maine — Adam Stone of Camp Forest is now a Registered Maine Guide. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife manages the Registered Maine Guide Program. To become a Maine Guide an individual must pass rigorous written and oral examinations. Stone will conduct family expeditions for Camp Forest, ...
PARADE WEEK at CAMP FOREST
Monday through Friday: Wilderness Day Camp. This special week along with a usual camp session, Camp Forest campers design and build a Float for the July 4 parade in Brooks, Old and new campers are invited to ride the float or walk alongside. Camp Forest in Brooks offers a Day ...
Passagassawaukeag River Trip with Camp Forest
Monday – Friday, June 25 – 29 Passagassawaukeag River Trip Camp Forest in Brooks is offering a River Trip expedition for all ages. Begin the week at Camp Forest. Hike to Beaver Camp, practice canoeing skills and view the river from the top of the mountain. Transport and “put in” ...
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