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
40+ 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
Weekdays $87pp Saturdays $97pp Sundays $80pp
Prices do not include $5pp state and river access fees.
Discount tickets may be limited on primetime days.
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: $100pp
Note: Dead River prices do not include $12pp state and river access fees.
Discount tickets available May 9, 16, 24, 30 June 6, September 6, 19, October 3.
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 May 9 – June 19 $78pp.
Summer (June 20 – September 6)
Weekdays $95 -105pp
Weekends $125pp
Fall (September 7 – October 4)
Weekdays $85pp
Weekends $100pp
2026 Special Discount Dates:
Mother’s Day Weekend May 9-10 Mom’s Raft free with 2 paying Guests
Juneteenth June 19 $78pp
June 24-26, July 8-10, 15-17 $95pp
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 $95pp for the full day of instruction and paddle trip. Bring your own lunch. Add dinner for $20pp.
Available only May 16, 17, 30, June 13, September 12, 13.
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
2026 Special Discount Dates:
May 23, 24, 31, June 14 $40pp
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 $110 -155pp
2026 Special Scout Discount Dates:
May 23, 24, June 14, 21, September 27, October 3, 4 $110pp
June 26, 28 $130pp
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: $85pp
Millers River Trips available April 11-26
2026 Special Dam release dates: April 11 and 12.
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.
2026 Dates: May 2-3, June 6-7, September 19-20
Class of Rapids: II, III, IV
Minimum Age: 11
Length of Trip: 8 miles
River Time 2-2.5 hours
Food: Riverside snack.
PRICING
May 2-3 & June 6-7 $88pp
September 19-20 $100pp
