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Spy Academy
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Spy Academy

$450

with Mad Science of Maine

Ages: 6 - 12

Join us this summer for Spy Academy! Presented by Mad Science of Maine, this program features fun-filled, hands-on, secret agent-themed science activities that allow kids to play detective, explore forensic science, sharpen their surveillance skills, and crack encrypted messages. Kids will become super sleuths! Please note: Camp is for ages 6-12 y/o.

Fishing Adventure Camp

$175

with Martin Samelson

Calendar Next available session starts Aug 19, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Ages: 8 - 12

Are you ready to go fishing? Merrymeeting FISHING ADVENTURE CAMP is a full 3-day freshwater fishing program for beginner or experienced anglers, grades 3 to 6. It is fun, safe and educational. Lifelong fisherman and college professor Martin Samelson will be there to identify target species (Bass, Trout, Sunfish, Pickerel and Perch), help anglers match their bait and tackle to their target species, and encourage ''Catch & Release" fishing to be mindful of Maine's natural marine resources. Info sheet regarding equipment/materials will be provided. *Drop-off & Pick-up to each pond will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian. We will email you directions to each pond after you register. Session 1: Tues-Thur: 7/15, 7/16, 7/17 (Rain date: 7/18). Session 2: Tues-Thur: 8/19, 8/20, 8/21 (Rain date: 8/22).

Self-care for Your Hands

$40

with Mary Woodbury

Calendar Next available session starts Aug 19, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Do you, or someone you know, suffer from chronic pain in the hands, wrists, elbows or shoulders? Please join Mary Woodbury, OTR/L CHT for a discussion about self-care - easy-to-perform techniques, exercises and home-use devices to ease discomfort in our hands and arms. Some of the many hand and upper extremity conditions benefiting from self care are osteoarthritis, tennis elbow, trigger finger, and carpal tunnel. Self-care is conservative care and often the first line of care prescribed by Physicians and Occupational Therapists. This program is brought to you by Hand Therapy Treatment and Education Center, LLP.

Ultimate Beginner Watercolor Workshop

$25

with Catherine Scanlon

Calendar Next session starts Aug 20, 2025 at 11:30 am, runs for 1 week
1 additional session on Aug 27, 2025

In this 2 day class, you'll learn everything you need to know to get started with watercolor painting. We will have an in-depth conversation about paper and pads, paint, palettes, and brushes. After the materials lecture, we'll jump right in and make a color chart, practice mixing paint and our brush strokes. After a quick review on the second day, you'll have the opportunity to paint a custom illustration created by Catherine and printed on watercolor paper. You'll leave this short, but sweet class with enough experience and knowledge to know if investing in the materials to paint with watercolor is something you are interested in doing. All materials provided. *A $20 materials fee must be paid to instructor at first class.

The Sales Agent Online Class
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The Sales Agent Online Class

$370

with Center for Real Estate Studies of Maine

Calendar Next session starts Sep 1, 2025 at 8 am, runs for 24 weeks

This 55-hour remote learning real estate agent course, approved by the Maine Real Estate Commission, is a prerequisite to taking the Pearson VUE state licensing exam. Based on the book, Introduction to a Successful Career in Maine Real Estate, by Charles “Kim” Coit, its content includes material that is basic to the practice of real estate in Maine. This class is ongoing and the student can start as soon as they register. PDF copy of book is provided, $35 for hard copy.

Adobe Illustrator CC Essentials

$225

with Andy Helmi

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 2, 2025 , runs for 4 weeks

Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard computer illustration software. Use Illustrator to draw shapes and design logos, flyers, posters, banners, business cards or any other vector graphics for print or web. In this course, you will learn Adobe Illustrator fundamentals to set up a print document and use various tools to draw, type and color all kinds of shapes and illustrations. Learn how to efficiently manage layers and artboards, and create print-ready PDF documents. Access to Adobe Illustrator software required.

Bookkeeping Certificate
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Bookkeeping Certificate

$495

with Sharon DeFonteny

Calendar Next session starts Sep 2, 2025 , runs for 12 weeks

How do you manage the finances of a business? Whether you are an entrepreneur, running a family business, or just looking to advance your career and add to your skill set, this Bookkeeping Certificate will provide you with the knowledge needed to measure and manage the financial health of your business. This program focuses on cash basis accounting. No one will care more about the financial health of your business than you! It’s imperative that you understand how the process works and are able to complete the accounting cycle accurately and in a timely fashion. Even if you plan to outsource your bookkeeping needs, you should still understand how the process works. No one should be clueless when it comes to the finances of their business. The Bookkeeping Certificate courses must be taken in the following order (the classes build off each other): 1. Understanding Debits and Credits, 2. General Ledger and Month End Procedures, 3. Closing Procedures and Financial Statements. However, courses may be taken individually at a cost of $195 each.

Certificate in Mastering Computer Skills for the Workplace
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Certificate in Mastering Computer Skills for the Workplace

$495

with Elizabeth Flanagan

Calendar Next session starts Sep 2, 2025 , runs for 12 weeks

Get hands-on experience with the most widely used computer programs in the world, and take away the skills to create professional documents, presentations, and spreadsheets. Whether you're looking to enhance your current career or launch a new one, this certificate program will equip you with the skills you need to succeed in today's digital world. Earn a certificate that demonstrates your mastery of computer skills for the workplace by taking all three classes in this series. Discover the power of Microsoft Excel to create, edit and manage spreadsheets, master the art of professional document creation with Microsoft Word, and bring your proposals and presentations to life with Microsoft PowerPoint. The Certificate in Mastering Computer Skills for the Workplace courses must be taken in the following order (the classes build off each other): 1. Mastering Microsoft Excel, 2. Mastering Microsoft Word, 3. Mastering Microsoft Powerpoint. However, courses may be taken individually at a cost of $195 each.





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