Adaptive Outdoor Education Center
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Organization Location
3000 Outdoor Center Rd. Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947
Description
OUR STORY
Founders Bruce and Annemarie Albiston were catapulted into the world of disabilities in 2005. Annemarie's father, Andre, had a stroke and acquired Aphasia, affecting his speech and language. Andre was an educator and communicating with young adults was his passion.
The Albistons set out to make a difference in the lives of people with Aphasia, establishing The Aphasia Center of Maine and an annual Retreat, the Andre R. Hemond Aphasia Retreat Weekend. Inspired by the change one weekend made in the lives of participants they searched for ways to reach more people, with a wide variety of abilities. Their vision, now a reality, is the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center, having opened its' doors in December 2015.
MISSION
To enhance the quality of life for all people with disabilities through adaptive recreation and education programs.
LOCATIONS
We have two fully accessible AOEC campuses in Maine. Through partnerships, our programs take place all over the state.
CARRABASSETT VALLEY
Our facility includes fully accessible, low-cost lodging for people of all abilities and their families and friends. We also have two yurts used for program space, a challenge playground, and an accessible nature trail on the property. The Center is located on two acres, just minutes from multiple outdoor recreation opportunities in Maine's High Peaks Region.
BRUNSWICK
Our Brunswick location is a day-program facility and also features the Horizons Center, a fully accessible event center space. Just a few miles from downtown Freeport, this location allows us to serve the most populated region of Maine! Programs range from recreation and outdoor education, to arts and cooking classes.
Contact
Contact email - [email protected]
Phone - +1 207-237-2676
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aoecmaine
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/adaptiveoutdooreducationcenter
Upcoming events
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- Horizons Music
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- Aphasia Connections
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- Aphasia Connections
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- Horizons Music
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- Aphasia Connections
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- Mascoma Bank Nature Series - Maine Audubon
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- Aphasia Connections
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- Horizons Music
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- Aphasia Connections
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- Aphasia Connections
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- Aphasia Connections
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- Aphasia Connections
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- Horizons Music
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- Aphasia Connections
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- Aphasia Connections
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- Wheel Together Retreat 2025: TBD
Past events
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- Aphasia Connections
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- Mascoma Bank Nature Series - Maine Audubon
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- Caregiver Retreat
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- Horizons Music
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- Caregiver Retreat
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- Amped Sailing
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- D&D Club
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- The Mascoma Bank Nature Series - Sparks' Ark
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- Aphasia Connections
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- Amped Sailing
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- Amped Sailing
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- AOEC Brunswick Open House
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- AOEC OPEN HOUSE
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- AOEC Brunswick Open House
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- Amped Sailing
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- Amped Sailing
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- Aphasia Connections
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- Amped Sailing
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- Amped Sailing
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- Best Buddies Citizens Adaptive Biking
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- Aphasia Connections
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- Horizons Climbing - Acadia Weekend
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- Amped Sailing
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- Horizons Climbing - Acadia Weekend
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- Amped Sailing
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- Horizons Sailing - Schooner End of Season Sail!
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- Aphasia Connections
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- Amped Sailing
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- Aphasia Connections
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- Amped Sailing
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- D&D Club
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- The Mascoma Bank Nature Series - Chewonki Program
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- Horizons Sailing with SailMaine
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- Aphasia Connections
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- Amped Sailing
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- Mascoma Bank Nature Series - Maine Audubon
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- Amped Sailing
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- AOEC x L.L. BEAN FOGG FARM
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- AOEC Day with L.L.Bean's Outdoor Discovery Program
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- Aphasia Connections
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- Amped Sailing
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- Horizons Music
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- Horizons Climbing at EVO Rock + Fitness
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- Amped Sailing
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- The Mascoma Bank Nature Series: Michael's Llamas
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- Horizons Sailing with SailMaine
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- Aphasia Connections
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- Amped Sailing
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- AOEC Schooner Sail - Rain Date
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- Horizons Sailing
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- Amped Sailing
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- AOEC Schooner Sail
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- Horizons Sailing with SailMaine
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- Aphasia Connections
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- Amped Sailing
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- Horizons Summer Camp
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- Amped Sailing
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- Horizons Summer Camp
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- Horizons Sailing with SailMaine
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- Aphasia Connections
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- Impossible Dream Sail
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- Amped Sailing
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- Horizons Sailing
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- Horizons Climbing at EVO Rock + Fitness
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- Amped Sailing
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- Fiona + The Bees
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- Horizons Sailing with SailMaine
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- Aphasia Connections
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- V.A.S.T. Impossible Dream Sail
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- Amped Sailing
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- WHELCHAIR BUILDING DAY
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- CAMDEN PADDLE