Ketcha Outdoors and the Portland Gear Hub serve our community. Our mission and belief is that every individual deserves safe, equitable access to the outdoors. Currently, Maine’s immigrant community does not have that access, as many are unable to leave their homes. We respect and uphold the dignity, safety, and basic rights of every person. We are all… Read more…
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Brown Family Community Award Established
On November 22nd, we marked a milestone that still feels surreal: the one-year anniversary of purchasing the Portland Gear Hub building, our forever home. More than 50 people gathered with us to celebrate, filling the space with the same energy, generosity, and community spirit that made this moment possible in the first place. It was… Read more…
Brady’s Ketcha Story – Confidence That Lasts a Lifetime
When Brady first came to Ketcha Outdoors as a camper, he discovered more than just a summer program. Camp gave him the space to explore, try new things, and build lasting friendships. Those summers outdoors helped him grow in confidence and showed him the value of teamwork and responsibility. Lessons that would stay with him… Read more…
Ketcha Outdoors Names Lucia Stancioff as New Executive Director
The Ketcha Outdoors Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Lucia Stancioff as the organization’s new Executive Director. Stancioff brings extensive leadership and nonprofit experience to the role, with a background in environmental education, early childhood development, financial oversight, and organizational development. Throughout her career, Stancioff has worked to ensure children have… Read more…
Exciting News: Ketcha Outdoors Selected for the 2025 Better Neighbor Fund! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce that Ketcha Outdoors is one of just 20 nonprofits selected for Town & Country Federal Credit Union’s 2025 Better Neighbor Fund! Here’s how it works: $28,500 will be awarded to local nonprofits. The top 8 organizations with the most votes will receive funding. Voting runs October 1–31, and you can… Read more…
A Beautiful Day on the Course – Thank You for Supporting Ketcha Outdoors!
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…
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…
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…
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…
