Summer Programs

Gould Academy has been running one of America's best ski-building courses for high school students for nearly a decade.  Join Gould Ideas Director Billy Ayotte as you design and fabricate your very own set of working skis or a snowboard! 

This camp is a chance for adults to experience this course and build a pair of alpine skis through Gould’s IDEAS Center and the Custom Ski Building program. 

You will meet with your camp leader, select your ski type and design your ski’s custom wood veneer top sheet before arrival. Upon arrival you will be ready to assemble, press, and finish your ski over five days. After the week is over, your skis will be sent off to be base ground and get their initial tune, ready to be shipped or picked up. These skis will look great on the trail and on the wall as a piece of art. 

When not working on your new skis, you are free to explore the wonders of the Western Mountain of Maine.  Bring your bike and explore Bethel’s growing trail network, visit the local taverns for excellent food, float down the river, and explore local swim holes with your group or just enjoy a relaxing afternoon at a local Café. Gould Academy is at the heart of Bethel and offers many activities as Bethel continues to grow into a summer destination for the outdoors enthusiast.

Week 1: 6/19 - 6/23 (boarding option available)  SIGN UP HERE

Week 2: 7/17 - 7/20  WOMEN ONLY (boarding option available) SIGN UP HERE
Week 3: 8/7 -  8/11   (boarding option available) SIGN UP HERE

 

 

 

Cost: $700 Boarding/$500 Day  (Women's camp pricing is different see link above)

*includes shuttle service, 2-day lift passes, and lunches at Mt Abram Bike Park.  

Ages: 12-15 years old

As the fastest-growing discipline of cycling, Enduro is all about skills, speed, and fun—it can be as laid back or competitive as each individual rider chooses to make it.

Gould Enduro Mountain Bike campers will spend two days learning and training on Gould’s Pine Hill trail system, including our pump track, before spending the next two days at Mt Abram Bike Park. At Mt. Abram Bike Park riders will have the opportunity to utilize the lift service to rip miles of purpose-built gravity trails.

As Enduro grows, more and more mountain bike trails are being designed with lines and features to thoroughly test a rider's complete skillset. At this camp, our USA Cycling certified coaches provide riders with the tools necessary to improve their skills and build confidence on the bike, which will lead to more enjoyable, safer, and more efficient riding.

Fitness and endurance are required to safely and enjoyably participate in the sport. We ride multiple hours each day of camp, and our coaches address ways to build your fitness during rides.

Full-face helmets and full-suspension mountain bikes are strongly recommended. A comprehensive Information Packet with a full list of recommended gear to bring will be emailed to all registrants 2 to 3 weeks before camp begins.

Skiers are built in the summer, and Gould’s Nordic Camp is a fun way to kick off summer training right!

Bring It All Together at Nordic Training Camp

 

 

We’re not waiting for Winter, and neither should you!

Skiers are built in the summer and Gould’s Nordic Camp is a fun way to kick off summer training right. Our experienced staff will take you on adventures while honing your endurance, strength, and skills. We’ll have a variety of activities from rollersking to running, biking to bounding, agility courses to multisport adventures, and a whole lot more.

 

We’ll also play lots of games and hit as many crystal-clear water holes as we can. You’ll get some nutrition tips and our coaches will provide you with a summer training plan if you don’t have one. But best of all, you’ll meet other skiers from around the state and country while enjoying the best that Western Maine has to offer.

 

Launch into Summer at Gould’s Trampoline Camp!

LINK FOR SIGN UP COMING SOON

Session 1:  June 18th - 23th  SIGN UP HERE
Session 2: July 9 – 14 SIGN UP HERE
Session 3: August 6 – 11 SIGN UP HERE

Coed ages 8­-16

At our Gould Competition Program Trampoline Camp, athletes will have the opportunity to prepare for the winter through a variety of activities. They will use Gould’s tramp room and foam pit to practice tricks and will work on improving fitness.

There will be outdoor activities that include hiking nearby mountains and swimming in lakes and waterfalls.

The athletes will train in Gould’s Farnsworth Field House, complete with its own skate park, video room, and fitness center.

Get Hands-On Experience at Veterinary Science Camp!

Session 1: July 5 - 7   SIGN UP HERE
For Ages 12-15
Session 2:  July 10 - 13    SIGN UP HERE
For Ages 15-17

For Veterinary Science Camp, Gould partners with teaching veterinarians to offer a high-energy, challenging, educational experience with a strong focus on hands-on learning. Veterinary Science Camp is a wonderful opportunity for students interested in medicine, science, and animals.

Gould’s on-campus farm is home to horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, and rabbits. McLaughlin Science Center (MSC) provides cutting-edge laboratory classrooms and equipment and the Bethel Animal Hospital, a modern small animal hospital, is less than two miles from campus.

LINK FOR SIGN UP COMING SOON