Rafting, Sea Kayaking and Paddleboarding
Discovery Groups & Family Weekend
Taking advantage of all the natural beauty Maine has to offer includes whitewater rafting on the mighty Kennebec River in Northern Maine. The trip cascades through the Kennebec Gorge on class four rapids with an experienced guide. The day ends with a fireside lunch and slide show recapping the exciting day.
Students are assigned to Discovery Groups which are like an on-campus “family.” Led by faculty members, the Discovery Group engages in team building activities, self-awareness exercises, and social functions. The groups are designed to help students develop meaningful relationships with both their peers and adults and encourage personal growth.
Summer Leadership Challenge culminates with Family Weekend where the entire community gathers to celebrate the steps students have taken to embrace their leadership, reflect on their strengths and challenges, and take hold of their personal growth. The curriculum focuses on the family and activities include family seminars, athletic events, and a performing arts show.
Hyde partners with Seaspray Kayaking for a day of sea kayaking and paddleboarding on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Sea kayakers get stroke lessons and instructions on performing a wet exit, while the paddleboarders learn balance and stroke techniques. The students travel around the bay to watch the local wildlife and have fun in the water.
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