What an incredible day at Prouts Neck Country Club! Thanks to the overwhelming support of our sponsors, golfers, and in-kind partners, this year’s Ketcha Outdoors Golf Tournament raised over $35,000 to support our mission of providing equitable access to outdoor experiences and gear. With more than 80 golfers joining us on a beautiful day by the water,… Read more…
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Hand Washing Deep Dive featuring Kailina Mills, EdD, Farm and Forest School Director
In the first Deep Dive video of the 2025-2026 school year, Kailina talks about one of the first lessons of the school year: How to Wash Our Hands! She discusses why we begin the year with this activity and offers some advice on how you can reinforce the learning and continue it at home. Featuring… Read more…
Autumn Adventures – October 10th Vacation Day Camp
Celebrate the beauty of fall with a full day of hands-on seasonal fun! Campers will explore the forest at peak color, learning how to use a field guide to identify local trees, and create stunning Japanese-style leaf prints to take home. They’ll expand their culinary horizons with a gourmet apple tasting and conduct a STEM… Read more…
Camp Ketcha at the Maine Mariners! Oct 19, 2025 3:00 PM EDT
Tickets: $26.82 Get Tickets View All Offers for This Group Camp Ketcha at the Mariners on Oct. 19th! Ketcha Outdoors is a nonprofit organization in Scarborough, Maine, dedicated to connecting people of all ages to the outdoors. Since 1964, Ketcha has provided nature-based summer camps, preschool, afterschool programs, and outdoor education that foster confidence, resilience, and… Read more…
Ketcha Outdoors Adventure Auction
We’re excited to share something new — our first-ever Online Auction! This is a fun way to support Ketcha Outdoors and the Portland Gear Hub while bidding on incredible items and experiences. 👉 Click here to explore the auction and start bidding We’ve put together a fantastic lineup, including: A getaway in Miami A vacation home in the Outer Banks Gift certificates… Read more…
Freeport Summer Ride – Pictures are in!
Check out the Gallery Here: https://gallery.brianrimm.com/-freeportsummerride2025/gallery Thanks for riding in the Portland Gear Hub’s Freeport Summer Ride today! Your demonstration of support for the Gear Hub is genuinely appreciated. If you haven’t already, please consider making a donation to support the Gear Hub’s bicycle giveaway and educational programs. Nearly 100 cyclists joined the peloton today, more than… Read more…
Why We Exist: The Story of Ketcha Outdoors
At Ketcha Outdoors, we believe that everyone deserves the chance to explore, play, and grow in the natural world. For more than 60 years, our programs have been rooted in a simple but powerful idea: access to the outdoors changes lives. The outdoors is more than a backdrop; it’s a teacher, a healer, and a… Read more…
Summer at the Portland Gear Hub
This summer has been one for the books at the Portland Gear Hub! Our shop has been buzzing with bike repairs, new riders finding their perfect fit, and community members coming together to share the joy of being on two wheels. From June through August, our Bikes for All Mainers program welcomed dozens of participants… Read more…
After School Explorers
The school day might end at 3:00, but for kids in our After School Program, the fun is just beginning. At Ketcha Outdoors, aftercare isn’t about sitting inside until pickup; it’s about giving kids the freedom to unwind, explore, and connect after a busy day. They might be hiking through the woods, building forts, making… Read more…
Enrolling for Fall at Farm and Forest School
As summer winds down, we start dreaming about crisp fall mornings, colorful leaves, and the joy of a new school year at Farm and Forest School. Our nature-based preschool offers a unique learning experience where the forest serves as the classroom and curiosity is the primary curriculum. Children spend their days exploring trails, tending the… Read more…
A Day in the Life at Camp Ketcha
Summer days at Camp Ketcha start with a simple tradition: morning circle. Counselors greet campers by name, groups share their goals, and laughter sets the tone for the day ahead. Mornings are packed with action; one group might tackle the climbing wall while another heads into the woods to search for animal tracks. After a… Read more…
