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
Horizons Ski Series
Tuesday, Jan 14th, 2025 4:00pm
Hermon Mountain Ski Area 441 Newburgh Rd, Hermon, ME 04401
Horizons Ski Program
Saturday, Jan 11th, 2025 8:00am
Sugarloaf Mountain, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947
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
Sports
Music
Biking
Alpine Skiing
Nordic Skiing
Water Skiing & Wakeboarding
Sailing
Rock Climbing
Equestrian
Water Skiing/Wakeboarding
Surfing
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