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
Sports
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Music
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Biking
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Alpine Skiing
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Nordic Skiing
![](https://activeproject.kellybrushfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/Pearson-768x630.jpeg)
Water Skiing & Wakeboarding
![](https://activeproject.kellybrushfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/image000000-2-e1724163569867-768x481.jpg)
Sailing
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Rock Climbing
![](https://activeproject.kellybrushfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/horsebackriding-768x393.jpeg)
Equestrian
![](https://activeproject.kellybrushfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/Active-Project-Placeholder-Card-01-768x579.jpg)
Water Skiing/Wakeboarding
![](https://activeproject.kellybrushfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/Alana-Nichols-Dukes-768x403.jpg)
Surfing
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