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"I've learned about city life. I wasn't used to the busyness, crowding, pollution, different races, how everyone's independent - I have learned to accept and respect different people for what they are and to respect their culture."   
--9th grade Trekker

Trekkers History

Trekkers began in 1994 as a volunteer community initiative for students living in Thomaston, a small fishing community in mid-coast Maine.  In 1996, students from two other surrounding communities were included.  During the first five years, Trekkers primarily worked with 7th and 8th grade students.  With the expansion of a year-round program implemented in 1999, Trekkers now offers programs to local students from 7th to 12th grades.  Trekkers officially became its own non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization in 2000 and currently serves over 150 students during its program year.