Recreation & Culture

Outdoor Recreation

So many choices, so close to home! We can only mention a fraction of them. Whether you prefer arts or sports, you will have many options.

Enjoy the water? Maine has over 3,500 miles of coastlines, and many lakes. Many of our Environmental Studies classes take place near or even "knee deep" in the water. White-water rafting, canoeing, sea-kayaking, fishing, whale watching, swimming: it's all waiting for you in Maine's beautiful ponds, lakes, rivers, and 3,500 miles of coastline on the Atlantic Ocean.

When the snow falls, it's time for skiing or snowboarding. Some near-by Ski Mountains light up trails so the fun doesn't stop at sundown. Of course, you can skate and snowshoe. (And have lots of snowball fights with your friends!)

Visit a park. Maine has over half a million acres of them! Try Quoddy Head State Park with its tall granite ledges and crashing tides. Or check out the nesting eagles at Moosehorn National Wildlife preserve. Climb a mountain. You can enjoy the scenery on the way up Lead Mountain, or go from rock to rock at "Mile-high" Mt. Katahdin at Baxter State Park.

Arts & Culture

Maine people love the arts as much as they do the outdoors. Many towns have their own museums showing local history. When warm weather comes, countless festivals across the state bring music, dance and theater to everyone.

Music & Theatre
It's a short trip to see drama year-round at Stage East Theater in Eastport. For world famous performances, we also take trips to the Maine Center for the Arts in Orono to see everything from Shakespeare to stand-up comedy, or chamber music to modern rock.

Film
For independent and classic films, students can visit UMM's coffeehouse. For the newest films and the most choices, Hoyt's Cinemas in Bangor is a frequent choice for weekend trips.

Museums
Two of our students' favorites within a comfortable drive are the Farnsworth Museum with its many paintings from three generations of Wyeths (N.C., Andrew, and Jamie) and the University of Maine Museum of Art whose modern art collection includes work by Andy Warhol.

Faith & Worship
For students who wish to take part in religious services, Washington Academy will help arrange transportation to the nearby worship center of your choice.