Newry, Maine — Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation and Hurricane Island Outward Bound School (HIOBS) are pleased to announce a new partnership that ensures the continued use of HIOBS’s basecamp in Newry, Maine, as a hub for outdoor education, recreation, and community engagement.

Through a lease agreement, Maine Adaptive will assume operations of the campus, relocating its administrative offices and expanding its year-round adaptive recreation programs at the site. The collaboration represents a shared commitment to accessibility, leadership, and the transformative power of the outdoors. Both organizations have deep roots in Maine and a long-standing dedication to helping individuals discover strength, confidence, and community through adventure and challenge.

“For more than 40 years, the Newry basecamp served as a launching point for life-changing experiences through Outward Bound,” said Eric Denny, Executive Director of Hurricane Island Outward Bound School. “We’re proud that this incredible place will continue to inspire and empower people through Maine Adaptive’s exceptional programs. The work they do to make the outdoors accessible for people of all abilities is truly remarkable, and we’re honored to play a part in this next chapter of the base’s legacy.”

Maine Adaptive’s move to the Newry campus comes at a pivotal time of growth for the organization. As the demand for adaptive recreation continues to rise, the campus offers the space, infrastructure, and flexibility needed to expand year-round programming. The site includes administrative offices, lodging accommodations, trail access, and ample room for the organization’s growing fleet of adaptive sports equipment—from handcycles and mountain bikes to kayaks and golf carts.

“As Maine Adaptive moves into the Outward Bound facility, we celebrate a shared legacy—one built on the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the joy and challenge of the outdoors,” said Lizz Peacock, Co-Executive Director of Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation. “This exciting new chapter expands access to Maine’s natural spaces and reaffirms our commitment to ensuring that adventure, growth, and belonging are open to all. We’re deeply grateful to HIOBS for entrusting us with this space and for their decades of stewardship in creating a place where challenge, discovery, and community thrive.”

While Maine Adaptive’s Sundance Lodge at Sunday River will remain the hub of its winter operations, the Newry campus opens up exciting opportunities for spring, summer, and fall programming—including events, volunteer trainings, and multi-day experiences that reflect the organization’s growing reach.

For HIOBS, the partnership ensures that the Newry basecamp will continue to serve as a place where people connect with nature, build resilience, and find belonging—values that both organizations share deeply.

Together, Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation and Hurricane Island Outward Bound School celebrate this meaningful collaboration and look forward to many years of continued service to the people and communities of Maine.