Winter Break Camp: Mix & Make

Details:

In this hands-on winter break camp, we’ll spend half the day immersed in the warmth and creativity of the kitchen at MEPowered Pastries, and the other half exploring the woods—connecting to the materials and the land that inspire everything we make. Date: Tuesday, December 30th Time: 9:00AM–3:30PM Where: Trails & MEPowered, Scarborough Best For: Grades 1–5 Maximum Group Size: 10 At MEpowered Pastries, campers will bake from scratch alongside professional bakers in a kitchen that celebrates creativity, empowerment, and connection through food. Using seasonal ingredients and hands-on techniques, they'll experience the joy of making something meaningful. Outdoors, campers will build forts, get messy in the mud kitchen, and create nature-based crafts. With time for open-ended play and collaboration, kids will use their hands, spark creativity, and take pride in what they make—whether it's a treat or a forest creation. Maine Outdoor Kids' outdoor education programs are designed to support your child’s growth and confidence. We create a balance between offering independence and providing guidance, allowing children to explore, take initiative, and challenge themselves in a supportive environment. Creativity, problem-solving, and social connection are at the heart of everything we do. Our team is there to guide activities, offer meaningful choices, and encourage thoughtful exploration—all in a setting that inspires curiosity: the outdoors. Nearly all of our programs take place entirely outside (winter full-day camps are the exception), which means we avoid time lost in transit and maximize our time in nature. Rain or shine, we’re outside—helping kids build resilience, confidence, and a positive relationship with all kinds of weather. Before each program, we’ll connect with caregivers to ensure every child arrives prepared with the right clothing, gear, and meals. With intentionally small group sizes, we’re able to stay flexible—adapting to each child’s needs, the weather, and the opportunities each location offers. This also allows us to form strong, meaningful connections with every camper. We make space each day for environmental learning, unstructured play, collaborative games, hands-on building, crafting, and adventurous physical activity. For more details about logistics and registration, please visit our FAQ page.