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Oyster Farm & Complimentary Tasting Sea Kayak Tour

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Jul

Next session: July 10th, 2026

$95 More Info

Paddle during our 3 hour sea kayak tour and learn about Maine's Aquaculture industry. We will learn about lobstering, clamming, fishing and we'll stop at Mere Point Oyster Company's strings to learn about oyster farming. We will head to an island to land for a break for snacks that you brought and to learn to shuck oysters before the complimentary tasting. Oyster sauces include lemon juice, chipotle Tabasco sauce and Alice's Famous Maine Blueberry Mignonette sauce.

Registration closed

Introduction to Wood Carving: Chopsticks

with Zack Rouda

Jul

Next session: July 11th, 2026

$55 More Info

Gain a comprehensive overview of woodcarving knives and learn how to use them. Practice using metal and stone knives to carve some basic eating implements from wood: fine chopsticks and/or a jam spreader. Next, try to make a spinning top! We’ll cover safety, techniques, good form, and various basic carving projects. *Program includes all required tools and materials.

Mushroom Walk

with David Spahr

Jul

Next session: July 12th, 2026

$45 More Info

Join seasoned forager David Spahr on an immersive mushroom hunt, exploring habitats, structures, and safe foraging practices. Uncover surprises in each walk, shaped by season and location. Suitable for all ages (8-15 with a registered parent), this moderate-difficulty hike promises an exciting, educational adventure. Supply List: Notebook and pen to take notes, sensible clothing and footwear, water, snack and bug repellant. A basket or bags are optional. NOTE: This class will start with an outdoor talk at the waterfront followed by the walking portion.

Fishing Adventure Camp

with Pierre Martin

Jul

Next session: July 14th to 16th, 2026

$195 More Info

Are you ready to go fishing? Merrymeeting FISHING ADVENTURE CAMP is a full 3-day freshwater fishing program for beginner or experienced anglers, grades 3 to 6. It is fun, safe and educational. Lifelong fisherman and college professor Martin Samelson will be there to identify target species (Bass, Trout, Sunfish, Pickerel and Perch), help anglers match their bait and tackle to their target species, and encourage ''Catch & Release" fishing to be mindful of Maine's natural marine resources. Info sheet regarding equipment/materials will be provided. *Pickup & Drop-off will be at pre-determined fishing spots. You will receive directions to the fishing spots closer to the camp dates. Schedule: Tues-Thur, 7/14, 7/15, 7/16 (Rain date: 7/17).

Waiting list available

Driver’s Education: Morse High School w/Bryan

with Bryan Fortier

Jul

Next session: July 14th to August 4th, 2026

$575 More Info

Parents: It is vital that your student arrive on time for class. Due to late arrivals, students are falling short of their 30 hours of class time and must make up the time. Because the State of Maine requires 30 hours of class time, if your student arrives late, they will be turned away, and a charge will apply (below) for the class to be made up. It is very important that your student arrives on time. Unfortunately, we cannot make any exceptions. Thank you for your understanding.

PLEASE NOTE: Parents are required to attend the last 45 minutes of the first class AND participate in a ride-along with your child for one hour of their 10 hour driving lessons requirement.

**Please Note: A make-up fee applies to all missed classes and driving sessions. ** **

Class and Driving Makeup Fees:

Classroom: $40/hr ($120 per class)
Driving: $80/hr ($160 per session)

Are you between ages 15 and 19 and want your State of Maine permit to prepare for your driving exam? We offer driver education courses to help build strong, safe, and confident drivers. Students are awarded an instructional permit upon successful completion of the course with a grade of 80 percent or better. Only employee discounts are allowed, but you must call to register. If the student has a medical condition, please contact the office or click on the link below as an additional medical form is required. Total hours of instruction is 40; 30 classroom and 10 driving. Full payment of $575 is required at the time of registration. If a student withdraws from the course, $75 is withheld from the refund to cover program costs. Only employee discounts for this class. Please bring your birth certificate or passport to the first class and a pen to every class as well as glasses for your eye exam, if you wear them.

Driver Medical Evaluation CR24 Bath Campus

April 2025

2:30-5:30 pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
April 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 28, 29, 30
May 5 (Final Exam)
In case of inclement weather - make up days will be May 6th and May 7th

July 2025

2:30-5:30 pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
July 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30
August 4 (Final Exam)
In case of inclement weather - make up days will be August 5th and August 6th

Waiting list available

HandBasics Presents: Self-care for Osteoarthritis

with Mary Woodbury

Jul

Next session: July 14th, 2026

$50 More Info

If you, or someone you know, suffers from Osteoarthritis pain in the hands, wrists, elbows or shoulders, please join Mary Woodbury, OTR/L CHT for a discussion about self-care and easy-to-perform techniques to ease discomfort in the hands and upper extremities. According to the Arthritis Foundation, 32.5 million adults in America with osteoarthritis woke up in pain today. Come learn about techniques, devices, and splints, to balance daily activities and exercises with pain management. Self-care is conservative care and often the first line of care prescribed by Occupational Therapists.