We strive to make our huts accessible to everyone. From mid-May to early November, qualified schools, community organizations, summer camps, and youth groups can receive financial assistance through our Youth & Community Experience Fund for hut stays. Hut stays are private full hut rentals, and are the perfect place-based location for learning while unplugged. Reach out to Sam Shirley, our Youth and Community Program Manager for details and to book.
While our eco-lodges are remote, they offer all the modern amenities you need to stay comfortably. Visit our summer rentals page to see everything our huts have to offer, and the basic pre-discount pricing structure.
Our Impact in 2025:
- 33 Overnight groups
- 27 Maine-based groups
- 12 Educational establishments
- 14 Youth & community organizations
- 406 Youth received discounted stays
- 772 Total guests for the summer season
Support Our Fund
Businesses and individuals may also support our fund by sponsoring summer trips or directly funding visits for educational or community groups. You can make a difference and bring your childhood school, favorite outdoor club, or more out to a hut with no cost to them. Reach out to Sam for if you would like to contribute to the fund.
Testimonials
“Wabanaki Youth in Science brought together Wabanaki youth together for a week of cultural learning, community building, and connection to the land. The hut offered a place where we could listen to stories, cook together, reflect by the water, and learn from one another surrounded by the beauty of the forest and the waters of Flagstaff Lake. The setting gave our group a rare opportunity to disconnect from the noise of the outside world and reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the land.
Woliwoni – thank you.”
—Wabanaki Youth in Science
“Apex Youth Connection had a blast at Stratton Brook Hut! The hut was clean, functional, and beautiful. Being in the Carrabassett Valley with our kids was an amazing experience for them- getting them outside and biking on trails in parts of Maine they’ve never been to and getting to ignite their passions of mountain biking- I know it was a life changing experience for them.”
—Apex Youth Connection
“We took a group of young mountain bikers up to the Stratton Brook Hut as the overnight experience for the Mountain Biking Summer Learning Series. The cabins blew us all away. The participants were excited by the bunk beds and how much room they had to spread out. The fire pit was amazing at night and we kept it going long into the night… Many of the participants enjoyed winding down in the lounge space. There was plenty of comfy couches, puzzles, games, etc to keep them comfortable and occupied. The trails leading up to the hut were well maintained and enjoyable to bike and hike on. There was plenty of space surrounding the hut for the participants to do some sunset biking after dinner. The vista view was a great way to watch the sunset and end the day.”
—Skowhegan Outdoors
Fund Supporters
We would like to wholeheartedly thank L.L.Bean, Central Maine Power, and the Quimby Family Foundation for their generous contributions to our Youth & Community Fund for 2026. Those donations are essential to providing backcountry access to our community and future generations.
