October 2019 - Chewonki

Chewonki On the Road: Fall & Winter Travel Schedule

Over the next few months, many Chewonki staff will be hitting the road to visit families, connect with alumni, and visit schools. Please let us know if you would like to connect when we’re in your hometown: Maine Coast Semester School Visits: California 12/2/19 Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences 12/3/19 Chadwick School 12/4/19 Cate …

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Edible Classroom

Elementary School at Chewonki grade 5 and 6 students enjoyed a delicious vegetable soup and homemade biscuits outdoors on Wednesday as part of their Edible Classroom curriculum. This fall, the students have worked and learned on Chewonki’s Salt Marsh Farm, where the soup ingredients grew, and learned about the history of the vegetables that went …

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Grand Opening of the Eastside Campus – Summer 2020

Campus Updates / By Cullen McGough

We are thrilled to announce an expansion to the Chewonki campus: next spring we will welcome the addition of cabins and programs on the east side of Chewonki Neck. Our expansion plan includes five beautiful, light-filled cabins; a renovated dining space; a private waterfront; and dedicated activity spaces for Camp Chewonki for Girls. We will …

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An Open Letter to the Chewonki Community

President's Office / By Willard Morgan

This weekend the Portland Press Herald published an article featuring an open letter by former Chewonki staff sharing concerns about our facilitation of issues and conversations related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. I want you to hear about this issue directly from me so I can share a few thoughts on the subject. While I …

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Friends, Flannel and Fires: Awwwtumn at Maine Coast Semester

Leave a Comment / Foundation / By Alexis Grillo

Six weeks into the fall semester, the days have grown short and Chewonki is brilliantly outfitted in gold, orange, red and yellow. Frost has started to creep over campus, but dropping temperatures can’t get Semester 63 down. This tight-knit community is ready to support each other through anything – and that’s good considering what’s still …

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Month: October 2019