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.

Please bring a birth certificate or passport to the first class and a pen to every class. Parents/Guardians are required to attend the last 45 minutes of the first class and do a ride-along with their child, to be scheduled by the instructor and parent. 

**Please Note: There is a make-up fee for all missed classes and drives.

Review all Rules and Expectations on our website: https://merrymeeting.maineadulted.org/home/driver-education/

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 successfully completing the course with a grade of 80 percent or better. The total hours of instruction are 40; 30 are in the classroom, and 10 are hours behind the wheel. A full payment of $560 is due 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 call Merrymeeting to register by phone if you are employed by MSAD 75, RSU 1, Brunswick, or Wiscasset school departments. If the student has a medical diagnosis, the list is on our website. Please contact the office or click the link below for the required CR-24 medical form. Driver Medical Evaluation CR24 Topsham Campus

**Disclaimer: An email will be sent out if any changes occur. Please always check your email. 

At Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education with Chris Brillant

July 2025

Time: 4:45-7:45 pm

July: 23,24,25,30,31

August:1,7,8,14,15

Final Exam: August 15

Preparing tasty meals at camp can be a challenge, but using dehydrated or freeze-dried ingredients can make the process much easier—and lighter! In this interactive class, you’ll explore how to craft simple, rehydration-ready camp meals. Learn about the freeze-drying process, its benefits, and where to find high-quality dehydrated and freeze-dried ingredients. Then, dive into a hands-on activity to create two custom camp meals to take home, featuring freeze-dried products from local Maine farms, preserved right here in Maine by Green Gean’s. Perfect for your next camping trip! Taught by Sara Gross, Presented by Maine Tasting Center.

  Ocean Wave Paint night   Calling all beach lovers and art enthusiasts!  Join us for a painting class that's all about capturing the whimsical beauty of the sea.  With a range of blues and turquoise at your fingertips, you’ll learn how to paint this stunning beach scene complete with a bubbly shoreline.  In this class you’ll discover the secrets of layering and blending acrylic paints to create a unique piece of art that’s sure to impress.

No Prior experience is necessary; Shirley welcomes beginners with open arms.

Everyone remembers a special story from when they were a child; a story that they have remembered all of their lives. That is what a well written children’s story does, it makes an impact. But even though children’s stories may be easy to read, creating stories for children is one of the most challenging – and fulfilling things you will ever do as a writer. In this course your instructor will share tips and techniques for creating stories designed specifically for children under the age of 10. We will cover picture books, early readers and grade school level story writing.

Experienced hikers and campers: Prepare and plan to join up to 8 adventurers to summit Maine's tallest peak with Registered Maine Guide, Chris Toy. You must be able to hike for 4 hours with a 20 pound pack while gaining 2000 feet in elevation to sign up for this trip. The trip will take three days and two nights. The dates are approximate depending on when reservations are available. Summiting is not guaranteed and will depend on weather conditions. *There is a $25.00 non-refundable fee for cancellations.

Join Master Maine Guide Alice starting early morning to avoid the winds on Mere Point Bay. While we’re paddling in solo and tandem sea kayaks, you’ll learn about aquaculture in Maine – fishing, clamming, scallop and oyster farming. You’ll learn about the area’s natural and human history. We’ll be visiting an oyster farm and then land on an island where you’ll learn to shuck oysters and then taste your success. This tour is beginner and family friendly. Sea kayaks, life jackets, and paddles are provided. You provide water and snacks. We meet at 8:15am and return about noon.

Come join us for a week of Animation! Bring your imagination to life with traditional frame by frame animation alongside cutting edge digital animation software. Learn from professional new media artist and educator Andrew Elijah Edwards and create your own custom animation project from start to finish while playing with the artform. Discover and explore the fundamental concepts behind professional animation techniques and explore the medium of moving images in this week long adventure!! ***Ages 13-17.