Apex Youth Connection
Martin's Point &
Apex Youth Connection
Apex Youth Connection provides fifth-graders through high schoolers with supportive mentors and outdoor programs that build skills promoting empowerment, self-confidence, resilience, and leadership.
In recognition of the importance of fostering a love of outdoor activity and supportive adult relationships for healthy development, Martin’s Point partners with Apex Youth Connection through financial support and by being a sponsor of their Youth Cycling Team.
Did you know?
Apex Youth Connection is located on six acres abutting Clifford Park in Biddeford. The land includes a bike skills course and a rock-climbing wall.
Partner Testimonial
Executive Director,
Apex Youth Connection
"Apex Youth Connection provides belonging for Biddeford-Saco area youth, a critical need for young people. Belonging promotes confidence, learning, and growth, all of which Apex youth experience through active and intentional connections with mentors, the outdoors, and their communities. Our partnership with Martin's Point not only supports Apex in providing quality afterschool, vacation, and summer programs, it offers real relationships with real people -- the cornerstone of all Apex programs."
"Apex Youth Connection provides belonging for Biddeford-Saco area youth, a critical need for young people. Belonging promotes confidence, learning, and growth, all of which Apex youth experience through active and intentional connections with mentors, the outdoors, and their communities. Our partnership with Martin's Point not only supports Apex in providing quality afterschool, vacation, and summer programs, it offers real relationships with real people -- the cornerstone of all Apex programs."
Melissa Cilley
Executive Director, Apex Youth Connection
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Meet Our Other Partners
Portland Wheelers provides adapted-bike rides for people of all ages with physical and intellectual disabilities, getting them outdoors for therapeutic socialization, adventure, and fun.
Portland Gear Hub is a nonprofit, used outdoor gear and bike shop aiming to get more youth and adults outside and active by increasing access to affordable, reliable equipment, and educating about bike safety and maintenance.
Portland Trails is a nonprofit urban land trust that that has created and maintains a 70+ mile network of trails and green spaces that connect people with places in Greater Portland.
Apex Youth Connection provides fifth-graders through high schoolers with supportive mentors and outdoor programs that build skills promoting empowerment, self-confidence, resilience, and leadership.
Honor Flight Maine is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America's Veterans for all their service and sacrifices.
Oasis Free Clinics is a non-profit, no-cost primary care medical practice and dental clinic, strengthening their community by providing patient-centered care to uninsured adults in MidCoast, Maine.
Milestone Recovery provides emergency shelter, medically managed detoxification, community-based outreach and health services, housing assistance, and long-term treatment for individuals with substance use and behavioral health disorders in Portland and Old Orchard Beach, Maine.
Riding to The Top Therapeutic Riding Center is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of children and adults with disabilities through therapeutic equine-assisted services, including riding, carriage driving, and more.
The mission of the Maine Senior Games is to provide athletic events and wellness opportunities to improve the health and fitness of people 45 and older.
The University of Southern Maine—northern New England’s outstanding public, regional, comprehensive university—is dedicated to providing students with a high-quality, accessible, affordable education—fostering a spirit of critical inquiry and civic participation and fostering the next generation of leaders in Maine and beyond.
Maine Audubon works to conserve Maine’s wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action.
The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Portland Wheelers provides adapted-bike rides for people of all ages with physical and intellectual disabilities, getting them outdoors for therapeutic socialization, adventure, and fun.
Portland Gear Hub is a nonprofit, used outdoor gear and bike shop aiming to get more youth and adults outside and active by increasing access to affordable, reliable equipment, and educating about bike safety and maintenance.
Portland Trails is a nonprofit urban land trust that that has created and maintains a 70+ mile network of trails and green spaces that connect people with places in Greater Portland.
Apex Youth Connection provides fifth-graders through high schoolers with supportive mentors and outdoor programs that build skills promoting empowerment, self-confidence, resilience, and leadership.
Honor Flight Maine is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America's Veterans for all their service and sacrifices.
Oasis Free Clinics is a non-profit, no-cost primary care medical practice and dental clinic, strengthening their community by providing patient-centered care to uninsured adults in MidCoast, Maine.
Milestone Recovery provides emergency shelter, medically managed detoxification, community-based outreach and health services, housing assistance, and long-term treatment for individuals with substance use and behavioral health disorders in Portland and Old Orchard Beach, Maine.
Riding to The Top Therapeutic Riding Center is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of children and adults with disabilities through therapeutic equine-assisted services, including riding, carriage driving, and more.
The mission of the Maine Senior Games is to provide athletic events and wellness opportunities to improve the health and fitness of people 45 and older.
The University of Southern Maine—northern New England’s outstanding public, regional, comprehensive university—is dedicated to providing students with a high-quality, accessible, affordable education—fostering a spirit of critical inquiry and civic participation and fostering the next generation of leaders in Maine and beyond.
Maine Audubon works to conserve Maine’s wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action.
The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.