Big Air in Maine: Adrenaline Activity Thrills

From Snowboard Big Air and Slopestyle Skiing competitions to Figure Skating events packed with axels, quads, and throw jumps, watching Olympic athletes fly reminds us how we love the thrill of lift-off. That same surge of adrenaline lives at Maine Camps each summer where campers take the leap.

Here are some of our favorite ways to catch air in a Maine Camp summer:

Ziplining Over the Lakes & Trees: There’s nothing like stepping off the platform and soaring above sparkling water and treetops. For a few unforgettable seconds, you’re flying.

Wakeboarding & Waterskiing: The spray kicks up, the rope tightens, and suddenly you’re skimming the lake then launching off the wake for that split-second hang time before splashdown.

Whitewater Rafting & Kayaking: The bounce over roaring rapids, the cool spray on your face, and the steady rhythm of whooshing water deliver pure adrenaline amdist spectacular, pure wilderness.

Equestrian Jumping: Horse and rider rise together in perfect motion going airborne - it’s graceful and powerful.

Mountain Biking: A downhill stretch, a small ramp, a course through the woods - campers’ excitement ignites when tires leave the trail.

Gymnastics Tumbling: Back handsprings, aerials, and flips give campers their own Olympic moment on the mat, bars, and beam.

Dance Leaps: A grand jeté across the floor feels like flying in activity periods and shows.

Frisbee, Volleyball, Lax, Baseball, Basketball, & Beyond: From sky-high catches and powerful spikes to dramatic dunks and slides into home, big air is about height and heart.

Why Big Air Matters at Camp

At Maine Camps, “big air” is about courage. It’s about trying something new, pushing past fear, and discovering that you’re capable of more than you imagined.

That moment of lift - whether over a lake, a jump, or on stage - is the moment confidence grows. And that’s a thrill!

Maine Camp Experience Resources & Tools

Looking for the perfect Maine camp for your child? Try out our helpful tool where you can select a camp by choosing: type of camp (girls, boys or coed) and session length (1-8 weeks). It helps to narrow down a few camps to a manageable list that includes rates. Then you can research these camps in more depth. Next, be sure to contact our Maine Camp Guide, Laurie to discuss these camps as well as for free, year-round advice and assistance on choosing a great Maine summer camp for your child.