OIP Trips
Upcoming Trips and Activities
Stargazers of Africa
Sunday, October 3, 2021
On Sunday, February 20th, you can join us at the Versant Power Astronomy Center from 6:00-7:00pm for a FREE showing of ‘Stargazers of Africa.’ Experience African tales from the Yoruba people and a Nigerian story about the far away stars, and discover the African Stonehenge and Moon calendars made from bones over 40,000 years ago!
Spouses and family members are welcome, but space is limited – preference will be given to those who had signed up in January for the previously scheduled show. We will confirm your attendance by Wednesday, February 16th.
Maine Bound Trips
OIP will be providing a limited number of 50% fee waivers for select Maine Bound trips. The Maine Bound Adventure Center offers adventures led by experienced outdoor leaders to some of Maine’s most beautiful locations. Transportation and most equipment provided. Take advantage of this offer to get a 50% credit for the trip fee and get out and explore Maine!
Trip to Portland & Freeport
Saturday, March 19
Join our full-day trip to Portland and Freeport! We will be spending time in downtown Portland, where there are spots for lunch, coffee, and shopping. Then we will stop in Freeport, where there are lots of outlet stores, like L.L. Bean, North Face, Patagonia, and more!
We’ll depart from Estabrooke Hall at 8:30am to arrive in Portland by 11:00am, where you will be free to shop, eat, and explore. Then we’ll head to Freeport, where there are lots of outlet stores. We will leave by 4:00pm to return to campus by 6:30pm.
Space is limited and registration is required. This trip will be open to family members – please let us know who will be joining you when you sign up, and add children first. It will involve considerable walking, so please also let us know if you require accommodations. It will be $10/adult and $5/child.
Learn about Portland and Freeport.
Zillman Art Museum
Saturday, April 2
Trip to Camden & Rockland
Saturday, April 9
Join us on a trip to Camden and Rockland! We will depart from Estabrooke at 9:30 to arrive in Camden by 11:00, where there are lots of spots for shopping and lunch. Then we’ll go to Rockland to walk the Breakwater and explore downtown, where there are art galleries, shops, restaurants, bookstores, etc. We’ll depart by 4:30 to return to campus by 6:00.
Space is limited and registration is required. This trip will be open to family members – please let us know who will be joining you when you sign up. It will require considerable walking, so please also let us know if you require accommodations. It will cost $10/adult and $5/child.
Sign up here!
Past Trips and Activities
Tubing at Hermon Mountain
Freeport
Fort Knox & Penobscot Narrows Observatory
Pizza at OIP & Men’s Ice Hockey Game
Festival of Lights
Hiking & Night Sky Festival in Acadia National Park
Trip Suggestion?
Do you have any suggestions? A place you really want to visit or activity you really want to do?
Let us know by emailing frances.woodworth@maine.edu.