Adaptive Outdoor Education Center

The AOEC is a nonprofit in Maine providing year-round adaptive recreation and education programs for people of all abilities. We have two campuses in the state; Carrabassett Valley and Brunswick. We also partner with many different organizations to provide programs throughout the state.

The AOEC Carrabassett Valley Campus includes:

  • Inclusive Programing, Camps and Retreats: Visit our program calendar to view upcoming programs and events.
  • Fully accessible overnight lodging for up to 25 people. Located just one mile from the Sugarloaf Access Road! Check out our lodging options here.

The AOEC Brunswick Campus includes:

  • Inclusive Programming: Visit our program calendar to view upcoming programs and events.
  • Horizons Center: Our fully accessible event and performance venue features a large stage complete with stage lighting and sound system, a wide screen and projector, and seating for up to 125. Learn more here.
  • 15 acres of outdoor exploration! This includes Maine Native Sensory Gardens and our Enchanted Forest Project of varied adaptive trails.
  • Event and Meeting Space Available to Rent: The Brunswick campus has several indoor and outdoor meeting spaces available for rent including the Horizons Center, a bright and airy meeting room, a full commercial kitchen, and a patio with a gas fire pit and amphitheater. Inquire about rental spaces here.
  • Non-Profit Office Space: Office space is available to rent for non-profit organizations with rental agreements including preferred access to the Horizons Center and other facility resources.
  • Adaptive Gear Library: We are proud to have over 20 items in our Adaptive Gear Library that individuals can rent for up to two weeks at a time to explore the trails and roads of our beautiful outdoors. Learn more here!
Location

3000 Outdoor Center Rd, Carrabassett Valley, Maine 04947

Ages
  • Children (Ages 0-12)
  • Teens (Ages 13-19)
  • Adults (Ages 20-64)
  • Seniors (Ages 65+)
Sports
  • Music
  • Biking
  • Alpine Skiing
  • Nordic Skiing
  • Water Skiing & Wakeboarding
  • Sailing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Equestrian
  • Water Skiing/Wakeboarding
  • Surfing

Events

Horizons Winter Ski Experience

Sunday, Jan 19th, 2025 8:00am

Black Mountain Ski Area 373 Black Mountain Rd, Jackson, NH 03846

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Horizons Ski Series

Tuesday, Jan 14th, 2025 4:00pm

Hermon Mountain Ski Area 441 Newburgh Rd, Hermon, ME 04401

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Horizons Ski Program

Saturday, Jan 11th, 2025 8:00am

Sugarloaf Mountain, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947

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V.A.S.T. & Wounded Warriors Project | Nordic Clinic with AOEC

Wednesday, Feb 26th, 2025 8:00am

Adaptive Outdoor Education Center 3000 Outdoor Ctr Rd, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947

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