Lebanon Troop 279 and North Country Rivers (NCR) in Maine will be hosting the 5th annual Whitewater “Raftoree” as a fun and adventurous way to kick off the summer. The event will be centered around 2-days of whitewater rafting on the Kennebec River (Class III-IV rapids) guided by NCR’s professionally licensed river guides and a “mini-guide training” facilitated by NCR’s lead guide trainers. The training, instruction and trip facilitation will be focused on supporting scouts in completing the Scouting America Whitewater Rafting Award and relevant requirements of the Whitewater merit badge and introducing them to the exciting world of whitewater rafting adventure and team-building opportunities.
Dates: June 18-21, 2026 (Thurs.-Sun.)
Place: North Country Rivers, Bingham, ME https://www.northcountryrivers.com/
Cost per person: $350
Cost includes: Camping (3 nights). All meals – 3 Breakfast buffets, 2 River lunches & 3 Dinner buffets. 2 Days of Whitewater rafting (Full river and “Ultimate” trips). Access to inflatable kayaks (aka Duckies). All river gear (wetsuits, PFD’s, spray jackets, paddles, helmets, & booties). 2026 Whitewater Raftoree event patch. Professional photos (jpgs) from both days of rafting. Firewood.
Who: Scouts, Venturers (minimum age 13 y/o) and adult leaders. (Raft trips are being run by a professional whitewater rafting adventure outfitter and guided by professionally licensed whitewater raft guides). This event is not appropriate for cub scouts or younger scouts.
Kennebec Whitewater Rafting in Maine
Requirements:
• Current Scouting America medical forms
• NCR liability release forms signed by parent/guardian (can sign online).
• Current (2026) Scouting Swim test – “Swimmer level” (for all participants).
• Safety Afloat training (online) is required for adult leaders.
• Troop COR approval (form will be made available for COR signature).
• Notification of any allergies, physical challenges or medical concerns
• Notification of need for any special meal options (i.e. vegetarian, gluten free, etc.).
• Sense of adventure, swimsuit and a smile
Registration: Verbal commitments of anticipated troops and participants are requested ASAP. Payments are due by June 1, 2026, with cash, credit card, check or money order made payable to: North Country Rivers.
Contact: If your troop or individual scouts wish to participate in and register for this upcoming event, or if you would like more details about the event, please contact Chris Lamontagne (Lebanon Troop 279) via email at: [email protected].