Registration opens late June!
About the Changemakers Gathering
Over the past 10 years, the Changemakers Gathering has brought together hundreds of young people (age 15-30) and adult allies (age 30 and up) in Maine to organize for our environment across generations.
At this 3-day, 2 night retreat, emerging youth leaders and experienced adult mentors connect to create intergenerational mentorship.
We believe youth and adults have so much to learn from each other. The Changemakers Network prioritizes shifting power — people of all ages have a role to play in building more sustainable and just schools, campuses, and communities in Maine!
You'll leave this weekend with relationships and resources to take environmental action in your own community, and hopefully feel rejuvenated and inspired. You will also be invited to attend the Spring Changemakers Gathering and other opportunities throughout the year.
The Fall Changemakers Gathering includes:
• youth-led workshops about taking action for environmental and social justice
• creative space for arts and crafts
• self-care station and quiet space
• nature trails and lake swimming (lifeguards present)
• cabin lodging (wheelchair-accessible cabins available)
• meals included Friday - Sunday
About the Location:
Pine Tree Camp is a summer camp for children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities that creates barrier-free access to the outdoors. The 285-acre campus in the heart of the Belgrade Lakes Region is fully accessible and is an American Camp Association-accredited camp for people with disabilities. You can learn more about Pine Tree Camp here: https://pinetreesociety.org/camp-home/. MEEA will be working closely with the team at Pine Tree Camp to prioritize gathering attendees’ accessibility needs. Please reach out to us at changemakers@meeassociation.org if you have any questions about the venue or to share more about your accessibility needs.
Registration Fees and understanding which tier to select:
$0 — Youth age 15-30 attend for free or you are an individual who has access to little to no financial resources and are not affiliated with an organization
$50 — You are an individual not affiliated with an organization and have less financial resources
$100 — You are an individual with some financial resources who is not affiliated with an organization
$150 — You are an individual with more financial resources who is not affiliated with an organization
$200 — You are an individual who is well resourced and/or are participating via an organization
If you are a young person that is well resourced and you want to continue to make this event free for other youth, please consider donating.
Please fill out the registration form below to attend the gathering. We are not accepting walk-in attendees.
Questions? Email changemakers@meeassociation.org
The Changemakers Gathering is a program of the Maine Environmental Education Association. www.meeassociation.org