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Teen Extreme, offered by the South Portland Parks and Recreation this summer, is a series of weekly trips for teenagers entering Grades 6, 7, 8 or 9 who want to experience day trips and “extreme” adventure trips without the daily rec-camp structure.

A trip will be offered each Thursday, starting July 5 and ending on Aug. 9 (no trip on July 19). Participants can sign up for as few or as many of these trips that are offered. Transportation and adult supervision are included with all outings. Some trips require signed waivers.

Trips include:

Thursday, July 5: Funtown/Splashtown USA (rain date, July 6).

Departs South Portland Community Center at 9:15 a.m., returns at 4:30 p.m. Cost is $15, includes transportation and admission into both parks.

Thursday, July 12: Water Country (rain date, July 13). Departs South Portland Community Center at 9 a.m., returns at 5 p.m. Cost is $25, includes transportation and admission to the park.

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Thursday, July 26: Kayaking at Thomas Point Beach.

All participants will need to have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Departing South Portland Community Center at 7:45 a.m., returning at 5 p.m. Cost is $55, includes all-day guiding and instruction, plus kayak equipment.

Thursday, Aug. 2: White-water rafting trip on the Kennebec River. All participants will need to have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Departing from South Portland Community Center 5:30 a.m., returning at about 8 p.m. Cost is $55, includes rafting trip with licensed guide, wetsuit( if needed) and safety gear, river snacks, barbecue lunch and transportation. Deadline for registration is June 15.

Thursday, Aug. 9: Fenway Park tour and Quincy Market.

Departs from South Portland Community Center at 8:30 a.m., returns at about 5 p.m. Cost is $30, includes coach transportation to and from Boston and Fenway Park tour.

Pre-registration at the South Portland Community Center is required for all trips. For more information, contact Lisa Bingham, recreation coordinator, at 767-7650.

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