Join Dave at 7 am at the Fort Foster gate. We will comb the fort area for spring migrants, especially warblers and other songbirds.  Tips on identification of warblers, flycatchers, and woodpeckers. Bring to class: binoculars. Meet at the entrance gate of Fort Foster in Kittery.

Saturday, May 18, 7am -9am, 1 session

Course Fee: $12

If you’ve ever wondered how knives are created or want to gain some basic blacksmithing skills, join this two session workshop offered by blacksmith Adriaan Gerber at his workshop in Ellsworth. You’ll learn basic forging, filing and heat treating techniques, as well as how to fit a handle to your knife. You’ll leave with your own steel knife made with your own hands. Gerber believes this project builds self-empowerment and confidence. It also offers a glimpse into an ancient art form practiced through the ages. All knives are made from raw materials, ensuring a level of craftsmanship that only handmade articles can have. No previous experience necessary. Please bring leather gloves and eye protection, as well as a bag lunch and drink. There is a $25.00 material fee payable to the instructor at the first class. Makeup class (if needed) 05/12/19.

Adriaan Gerber is a knife maker from Ellsworth who has been making sharp, pointy things for a decade. Before that, he was a software consultant at Boston University. He believes that forging objects from steel is simply the coolest thing you will ever learn.

Directions will be sent to students upon registering.

If you’ve ever wondered how knives are created or want to gain some basic blacksmithing skills, join this two session workshop offered by blacksmith Adriaan Gerber at his workshop in Ellsworth. You’ll learn basic forging, filing and heat treating techniques, as well as how to fit a handle to your knife. You’ll leave with your own steel knife made with your own hands. Gerber believes this project builds self-empowerment and confidence. It also offers a glimpse into an ancient art form practiced through the ages. All knives are made from raw materials, ensuring a level of craftsmanship that only handmade articles can have. No previous experience necessary. Please bring leather gloves and eye protection, as well as a bag lunch and drink. There is a $25.00 material fee payable to the instructor at the first class. Makeup class (if needed) 06/02/19.

Adriaan Gerber is a knife maker from Ellsworth who has been making sharp, pointy things for a decade. Before that, he was a software consultant at Boston University. He believes that forging objects from steel is simply the coolest thing you will ever learn.

Directions will be sent to students upon registering.

Learn proper boating safety and operation, including handling, equipment, and trailering.  Laws, environmental ethics, emergencies and cold-water survival will also be covered.  Meets requirements for operation of personal watercraft by 16 and 17-year-olds. Under 16 must have an adult attend.  

The Kennebec River Sail and Power Squadron (KRSPS) offers an additional two session class comprising topics of plotting, use of compass, position, and time determination. A materials fee of $20.00 is payable to KRSPS at first class.

For players with experience, advanced training on tactics and game situations will be provided. Each camper should have their own soccer ball, soccer cleats, sneakers, shin guards (required), labeled water bottle, snacks, and sunscreen. It is also strongly suggested that campers bring extra socks. Previous soccer experience is required.

Instructors: Don Beckwith, MCHS Varsity Boys Soccer Coach and Ryan Hurley

Dates: July 8-12, 2019

Time: 9 am-11:30 am

Registration: $80 (Includes t-shirt)

Campers learn the fundamental of defense including stance and positioning and develop individual offensive skills. Daily activities include individual help stations, lectures, games, and competitions. Each camper should bring a snack and labeled water bottle. Dress in athletic shorts, t-shirt or tank, and socks as well as basketball sneakers. Coach Schmidt has been the boy’s varsity basketball coach at Maranacook HS for 16 years leading teams to three KVAC and two state championships.

Instructors: Coach Rob Schmidt, various assistant coaches, and current MCHS players.

Dates: July 15-18, 2019

Time: 8 am - 12:00 pm

Location: MCHS Gym

Registration: $65 (Includes t-shirt)

This is an operant/clicker based training class. Our goal is to teach the handler how to communicate with their dog to teach them acceptable living with people behaviors. This class is a basic training class. This class is non-refundable.