Junior Guides Program
The Junior Guides Program has spent more than 25 years educating youth about the biology, ecology, and stewardship of Maine’s natural resources. Our mission is to help students understand the natural world around them while encouraging lifelong participation in responsible outdoor recreation.
Join the Junior Guides
Through classroom and field instruction, students learn to identify wildlife from invertebrates to mammals, study life cycles, and understand the habitat requirements that sustain wildlife—including food, water, shelter, and space. These lessons build a foundation for understanding how ecosystems function and why conservation is essential.
Program Levels
The Junior Guides Program is designed to grow with each participant over multiple summers through two levels: Basic and Advanced. Advanced sessions are open only to youth who have already completed the Basic program, allowing skills to build year over year.
Session Dates
Junior Guides meet on six days each July. Youth generally attend all six days in a season.
2026: July 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
2027: July 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
2028: July 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
What to Bring
A detailed parent/guardian letter is emailed the week before the program with any updates, but families can expect the youth to need:
- Sneakers or sturdy shoes
- Sunscreen and bug repellent
- Hat and sunglasses
- Rain gear
- Bottled water
- Lunch and snacks
Additional items may be requested for specific activities, and parents and guardians will be notified in advance.
Registration and Forms
Registration for the Junior Guides Program is completed using a downloadable PDF packet. The packet includes the registration form, acknowledgement of participation and acceptance of risk and liability release, medical and emergency information, and photo/media release.
All participants will sign an additional waiver for kayaking upon arrival.
Parents and guardians can download, complete, and return the packet as directed on the forms.
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