Middle & High School Programs

At Hearty Roots, we believe that every young person deserves the chance to grow strong, grounded, and connected—both to themselves and the world around them. Our Middle and High School Programs are designed to meet teens where they are, providing meaningful opportunities for adventure, connection, and reflection.

Through hands-on experiences in the outdoors, students build resilience, teamwork, and self-awareness. Whether it’s paddling the coast, hiking through Maine’s woods, sitting in quiet reflection, or tackling creative team challenges, our programs balance playful exploration with intentional growth.

We partner with schools, community programs  and families to create experiences that:

• Foster confidence and independence

• Cultivate teamwork and problem-solving skills

• Encourage emotional expression and reflection

• Inspire a lifelong relationship with nature

Each session is guided by our flexible framework and the CASEL Social-Emotional Learning standards, ensuring that young people not only gain skills, but also learn how to navigate challenges, build healthy relationships, and see their own strengths more clearly.

Hearty Roots is more than outdoor education—it’s a place for youth to belong, grow, and thrive.

Winter Campouts!

Ages: 6th - 8th graders

Girls Overnight

Saturday January 17th  10 am - Sunday January 18th at 10 am 

Boys Overnight

Sunday January 18th 12pm - Monday January 19th 12pm

Get ready for a fun night of camping in a large canvas wall tent with a wood stove that will (hopefully) keep everyone toasty at night! 

If we’re lucky enough to get some snow, we will plan to snowshoe or cross country ski, using rented equipment from Maine Gear Exchange.