Learn how to communicate easily and comfortably with those who speak French. You’ll learn practical, common phrasess that will make your trip to a French-speaking region of the world more pleasant. You’ll learn dialogue specific to various settings, and you will be surprised at how easy it can be to speak another language! Cost: $89 for 6 week online course - www.Online with Ed2Go.com/yace. Session Start Dates: February 14, March 14, April 11, May 16, June 13

Are you hungry for authentic Italian food? Do you feel like a leisurely train ride to and from Boston to feast on said authentic Italian food? Well then, we’re planning a trip to Boston’s north end with our celebrated native Bostonian and chef, Chris Toy, and he will lead you on a merry adventure. Along with the aforementioned feasting, Chris will take you on a walking tour of several Boston landmarks: the Freedom Trail with Paul Revere’s house (additional fee for entry), the Old North Church, the Haymarket, Boston Market and Quincy Market. The trip includes transportation via Amtrak and walking tour. Wear comfortable shoes for this walking tour. The train departs Brunswick Station at 7:30 am, and leaves from Boston North Station at 4:45pm, arriving in Brunswick at 8:05pm. No refunds. No discounts. Space is limited, so contact us now to register! Register by May 1st.

Welcome to Tom and Olive Plant's mountaintop estate, Lucknow, built in 1913-1914 high in the Ossipee Mountain Range. Known as Castle in the Clouds since its opening to the public in 1959, the house is an unusual example of Arts and Crafts architecture in New England, expressing that aesthetic movement's philosophy of living in harmony with nature. Designed by the architectural firm of J. Williams Beal & Sons of Boston, the house not only exhibits skilled hand craftsmanship in every aspect of its interior and exterior, but also features a number of technological innovations of the early 20th century.

Things to do:

GROUP OF 4 OR MORE $52 per person. Use Promo Code CASTLE at checkout.

Welcome to Tom and Olive Plant's mountaintop estate, Lucknow, built in 1913-1914 high in the Ossipee Mountain Range. Known as Castle in the Clouds since its opening to the public in 1959, the house is an unusual example of Arts and Crafts architecture in New England, expressing that aesthetic movement's philosophy of living in harmony with nature. Designed by the architectural firm of J. Williams Beal & Sons of Boston, the house not only exhibits skilled hand craftsmanship in every aspect of its interior and exterior, but also features a number of technological innovations of the early 20th century.

Things to do:

• The Museum - A guide will provide you with a 10-15 minute orientation. You are then welcome to tour the mansion at your leisure on a self-guided tour.

• Gift Shop - No stop to Castle in the Clouds is complete without a visit to the Gift Shop. Everything you are looking for - Castle in the Clouds T-Shirts & sweatshirts, candles, books, locally made chocolates and so much more.

• The Carriage House Restaurant - has received rave reviews from critics and guests alike. Enjoy a variety of delicious lunch items, from sandwiches to full entrees.

GROUP OF 4 OR MORE $52 per person. Use Promo Code CASTLE at checkout.

Join us on our annual Freeport Shopping Trip!  A Cyr bus picks us up at PIHS at 6am, drives up to Freeport for a day of shopping, eating and getting away.  Bus returns to PIHS at 10pm.  Let us do all the work while you have fun!  Only $59 for this round trip.  Twice during the day the bus comes to our meeting place right in down town Freeport to pick up your shopping bags, so you can go back for more!

This dynamic course will teach you how to express yourself comfortably in Italian. You’ll learn practical, everyday words and phrases that will make your stay in Italy more enjoyable. You’ll read, hear, and practice dialogues based on typical situations that you’re likely to encounter while staying in Italy. The dialogues and follow-up exercises of each lesson will teach you to communicate in Italian in a wide variety of settings. You’ll be surprised by how quickly and easily you can learn many useful expressions in Italian! Cost: $89 for 6 week online course - www.Online with Ed2Go.com/yace. Session Start Dates: February 14, March 14, April 11, May 16, June 13

Join an adventure by land and sea exploring the legends and lore of lighthouses in the Boothbay Harbor area. Board the passenger vessel Novelty at Pier 8 in Boothbay Harbor for a comfortable hour-long cruise through inshore waters by Ram Island Light, Cuckolds Lighthouse, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, Monhegan Light and Seguin Island Light (some locations are weather and visibility permitting).Learn the stories behind these iconic beacons; about the lives of some of the keepers and their families - daily routines, schooling, traditions and hardships, as well as legends of the lights.

Your voyage then takes a dramatic turn as you make landfall on historic Burnt Island to explore Burnt Island Light, built in 1821 and still a working lighthouse. The group will have exclusive access to the island as your qualified Red Cloak Tour Guide leads you back in time, exploring the historically restored facilities on the island, including the keeper's residence and the lighthouse.

Go home with a new and very personal understanding, not only of the lighthouses, but of the people who manned them. Hear stories of the lives these humble keepers saved while enduring their own physical hardships as they offered those who went to the sea in ships a hopeful light toward home.

Meet at Pier 8 in Boothbay Harbor.

A portion of your registration fee goes toward the restoration of the original lighthouse tower which will be 200 years old in 2021.

Mt. Katahdin is #2 on National Geographic’s top 10 summits worldwide! Check Baxter Park and Mt. Katahdin off your bucket list (weather permitting!) AND enjoy great camp cooking with Registered Maine Guide and chef Chris Toy for 3 days, Sept. 23 - Sept. 25. There will be a required meeting one month before the trip. This is a strenuous trip requiring uphill hiking for 6 hours at a stretch carrying a backpack weighing at least 12 lbs. Please note: Our group will stay together for the whole trip. We will gain the summit as a team or no one will.

Dates TBD. 

Chris Toy will host an Info Night on Tuesday, June 26 at 7:00 pm, Freeport Middle School Library. Please email Kelli at parkk@rsu5.org if you plan to attend.

Price: $175 (includes Registered Maine Guide, camping fees, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, and 1 lunch). Transportation is not included. 

For more information on how to register, please email Kelli at parkk@rsu5.org.