Apex Youth Connection

08/24/2026

Our summer camp finished up last week- 8 weeks packed with adventure, laughter, and fun memories! August was a busy one- from Raptor Falls to the USM Planetarium, Seacoast Science Museum, Biddeford Farmers Market, archery with Ranger Tom, a fun day at the mall — plus time in the garden, cooking classes, and National Night Out!
We capped it off with the 3rd Annual Apex Olympics, hosted by Charles and Eric🏅 Thanks for an amazing summer, campers! See ya next year 😎

08/17/2026

That’s a wrap on our 2026 Youth Conservation Corps!

This 8 week program offers high school aged youth paid, hands-on experience in conservation- teaching hard work and a love for the outdoors. Last month including projects such as building trellises, a new walking and biking trail at Apex, a firewood holder, a compost bin, invasive species removal, and even a bench crafted from a downed Poplar tree.

We wrapped up our last week of the season with three incredible partner adventures:
-Trail work with Maine Coast Heritage Trust at the new Biddeford Forest
-Invasive species removal and island beautification with Maine Island Trail Association on Little Chebeague Island
-A visit to Goat Island in Cape Porpoise thanks to Kennebunkport Conservation Trust including a tour of the lighthouse, tidepool exploration, and swimming to celebrate a season of fun!
Thank you to all of our incredible partners and volunteers for making this summer so successful and full of hard work, positive connections, and experiential learning. We’re so grateful to our partner Ranger Tom at Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, we couldn’t do this without you! And thank you to our incredible crew of 5 for a job well done!

08/16/2026

Apex bike shop and programming will be closed from Monday, August 17 through Monday, August 24. We’ll see you on Tuesday the 25th!

08/15/2026

Thanks to our raffle sponsors for week 2! We’re so grateful for your support.

08/14/2026

Looking for an after-school activity for your BMS student? Join Apex Aftercare at BMS! Each afternoon, students enjoy a balance of activities and opportunities to unwind, with transportation home at the end of the day. Link in bio to register!

08/13/2026

Another unforgettable adventure with Maine Huts & Trails at Stratton Brook Hut! 🏔️ Our days were packed with mountain biking, hiking, cooking, board games, plant identification, and fun! This marks our fourth trip with Maine Huts & Trails, and our gratitude for this partnership only grows. Thanks to them, our Apex youth get to experience the wild beauty of Maine in places they might never otherwise see. The Carrabassett Valley never stops inspiring us. Thank you Maine Huts!

08/04/2026

Join our awesome team! We’re hiring a full-time Bike Mechanic and part-time Aftercare staff. Interested? Click the link below for more info.
https://www.apexyouthconnection.org/work-with-us.html

08/02/2026

07/30/2026

We'll see you at River Jam!

07/27/2026

It’s hard to believe that our Youth Conservation Corps crew is halfway done with the season! We’ve been tackling projects like invasive species removal, trail building, helping out at the UNE American Chestnut Grove, raising monarch butterflies, and building bog bridges at Scarborough Land Trust. We’re learning about conservation and land management, and enjoying spending our time outside and in nature!