Scout Group Trips
Hundreds, probably thousands of Scout Troops have joined us since 1983. Scouts are always unique in their level of curiosity and anticipation before and during a rafting trip. We take Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venture Crews for fun-filled days on our rivers in Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont.
Volunteer Leaders (thanks for doing what you do!) – we try to make the booking process simple and always offer all-inclusive pricing to make our trips easy to plan and manage. Crab Apple river guides make the trips personal, informative and thrilling. Safe, clean, updated gear makes everyone feel safe and comfortable on the river. See the discounted rates for Scout Troops and Crews below.
Why choose Crab Apple for your Scout Troop adventure?
Family Owned
Started in 1983, the original owners and their family run Crab Apple today!
Premium on Safety
35+ years of rafting. Passionate, experienced guides.
Live safety lecture before each trip.
Discounted Rates for Scouts
Special prices for all Troop sizes
Certain dates discounted special for Troops and Venture Crews.
Free Wetsuits!
Jacket, overalls and boots are no charge all season for youth organizations ($20pp Value)
Pricing Guide
Maine
World Class Whitewater: The Kennebec runs daily for groups looking for big excitement. This is the most popular rafting trip in Maine and will thrill your group with world class whitewater.
Class of Rapids: III, IV (V)
Minimum Age: 10
Length of Trip: 12 miles
River Time 3-4 hours
Food: River Snack & Cookout (steak, chicken, salmon, veg. option)
PRICING
All Rafters: $85pp weekday, $95-105pp weekend
Prices do not include $5pp state and river access fees.
Discount tickets may be limited on primetime days.
Special Discount Dates
Discount to $80pp on June 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25 Sept 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6
Our Most Aggressive Trip: The Dead at High Water is our most aggressive raft trip. Only groups with rafting experience should choose this sixteen mile trip full of action.
Class of Rapids: III, IV (V)
Minimum Age: 14
Length of Trip: 16 miles
River Time 3.5 – 4 hours
Food: Cookout (steak, chicken, salmon, veg. option)
PRICING
All Rafters: $95pp
Note: Dead River prices do not include $12pp state and river access fees.
Discount tickets available May 4, 11, 18, 26, June 8, September 1, 14, October 5.
Combine an awesome paintball experience with your raft trip in Maine. Daily Paintball games start each afternoon after rafting, cookout and video presentation from the rafting adventure – approximately 4-7pm. We also offer custom games for groups the afternoon prior to rafting or the morning after rafting. Come try one of our four great fields: Mayday (woods), Bunker Hill (scenario), Patriot (speedball) or Maine Street (urban village scenario). All Inclusive per person pricing: $60pp
Available as an add-on to any Maine river rafting trip.
Massachusetts
Our Most Popular Youth Group Trip: The Fife Brook Section of the Deerfield trip is our most popular trip for youth organizations. It is perfect for groups with varied ages and athletic abilities. Many groups return for this trip year after year to emphasize team skills, confidence building, great fun and camaraderie.
Class of Rapids: I, II, III
Minimum Age: 8
River Time: Approx. 2.5 hours
Food: Chicken, fish or veggie meal w/homemade salads, dessert, drinks
PRICING
Spring (April 17 – May 24)
$75pp
Summer (May 25 – September 1)
Weekdays $85-105pp
Weekends $112-122pp
Fall (September 2 – October 13)
Weekdays $82pp
Weekends $98pp
2024 Special Discount Dates:
Mother’s Day Weekend May 11 & 12 Mom’s Raft free with 2 paying Guests
Friday July 5 $80pp
This full day program completes the Whitewater Merit Badge using our inflatable kayaks. The morning session includes discussion, instruction and on-water practice paddling the kayaks through specific maneuvers and rescue drills. The afternoon is a five mile paddle down a Class I-II section of the Deerfield River in our “Funyaks”. The cost is $90pp for the full day of instruction and paddle trip. Bring your own lunch. Add dinner for $17pp.
Available only May 18, 19, June 15, September 14, 15.
Half Day Kayak Adventure: Our Funyak trip is the perfect half-day adventure or you may combine it with another trip to make a great two day adventure. Funyaks are inflatable kayaks which allow anyone to enjoy river kayaking without prior experience.
Class of Rapids: I, II
Minimum Age: 10
Length of Trip: 5 miles
River Time: 2 – 2.5 hours
PRICING
Weekdays and Weekends: $50pp
Special Discount Dates – None available at this time for 2024.
Our Guided Family Raft Trip is great for younger rafters and their families. During eight miles on the river you’ll enjoy a combination of floating, splashes of whitewater, opportunities for swimming and a delicious riverside snack.
Class of Rapids: I, II
Minimum Age: 5
Length of Trip: 8 miles
River Time: 2.5 hours
Food: Chicken, fish or veggie meal w/homemade salads, dessert, drinks
PRICING
Weekdays: $85pp Adult, $65pp Child
Weekends: $90pp Adult, $70pp Child
Most Aggressive trip in Massachusetts: The Monroe Bridge trip offers aggressive, continuous Class III-IV action. This trip is geared toward groups that have rafted before.
Class of Rapids: II, III, IV
Minimum Age: 15
River Time: 2-2.5 hours
Food: Chicken, fish or veggie meal w/homemade salads, dessert, drinks
PRICING
All Rafters $105-148pp
Special Scout Discount Dates – May 25, 26, June 9, 16 $105pp
Special Spring Trip: The Miller’s is a great option for youth groups looking for more whitewater than the Deerfield River – Fife Brook trip. It offers a Class II-IV challenge through rapids such as “The Funnel” and Tsunami”.
Class of Rapids: II, III, IV
Minimum Age: 11
Length of Trip: 8 miles
River Time: 2-3 hours
Food: Chicken, fish or veggie meal w/homemade salads, dessert, drinks
PRICING
Weekdays and Weekends: $80pp
Millers River Trips available April 13 thru late April.
Special Dam releases April 13 & 14.
Vermont
Action Packed Intermediate Trip: The West is a special trip for scout troops looking for aggressive intermediate whitewater along with great views through Jamaica State Park.
2024 Dates: May 4, 5 September 21, 22
Class of Rapids: II, III, IV
Minimum Age: 10
Length of Trip: 8 miles
River Time 2-2.5 hours
Food: Riverside snack.
PRICING
May 4, 5: $88pp
September 21, 22: $98pp
