Join us today at 3pm (ET) for our LIVE sheep pelt drawing from Salt Marsh Farm with Farm and Woodlot Manager Megan Phillips, and Chewonki President Willard Morgan, as we announce the winner’s of this year’s free sheep pelt drawing! Sign On to the Zoom Call at 3pm! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i99GAHNyjnY It has been a tradition for […]
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Dear Campers and Families, If you live in the northeastern United States, November brings to mind early evenings, leaves skittering along the sidewalks, the weather getting cooler, and the smell of something delicious coming from the kitchen. This is the time of year when the last treasures from the garden must come in. At Chewonki
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Serves 4 – 6 people Total prep time 1 hour Ingredients: One small butternut squash (or half of a large) One box pasta, any shape 2 cups shredded cheddar, monterey or any cheese of choice or a combination 2 cups whole milk 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed into three tablespoons milk salt and
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Hello from Chewonki Neck. We are excited to present the first issue of our Camp Chewonki@Home Newsletter for the 2021-2022 season. Each month we will bring you updates from the Neck, including Salt Marsh Farm and the Wildlife Center, as well as important information to help you get ready for camp. We will also provide
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Hola, прывітанне, नमस्ते, bonjour, 你好, Merhaba, שלום, and hello Chewonki!
You might not know this, be we have been lucky to welcome participants from more than 21 different countries over the past five years, and in an effort to make our program information more accessible (and fun), we recently enabled language translation services offered by Google Translate on all of our webpages. You can try out this new service by selecting the language of your choice from the drop-down menu at the top right of each page.
But what does it say?
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We’ve never been known for our athletic teams…until now. Since its founding six years ago, the Chewonki Elementary and Middle School running club have flashed our green and white Osprey logo across the midcoast. And, while we’re small in size (just 41 students in grades 1-8), we’ve got tremendous heart and camaraderie.
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Almost two weeks ago exactly, we each set out on our backcountry expeditions, five groups of students and faculty leaders each parting ways to set out into the backcountry for five days straight of camping and the great outdoors. I was lucky enough to be put into the West Grand Lake group, affectionately called Wiggle
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Chewonki Outdoor Classroom is in full swing, serving covid-fatigued schools throughout New England with multi-day encampments and leadership expeditions on our 400-acre salt-water peninsula. We’re delighted to introduce you to the hardworking educators who provide a joyful, outdoor learning experience to so many.
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Ingredients 10 ounces fresh cayenne peppers (or the chili pepper of your choice) 5-6 cloves garlic 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon salt + more to taste Directions Combine all the ingredients in a non-reactive saucepan Bring the mix to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Cool
“Kids these days,” says boatbuilding instructor Bill Thomas, referring to the oft-used lament about youth. “Adults wouldn’t say that if they got to work with the kids I do with each summer. They would be hopeful. These kids are remarkable.” photo by Bill Thomas The Chewonki boat shop is a large, unassuming structure, usually speckled
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August 21-23, 2026. Join us at Chewonki for a fun-fulled weekend of connection and activities. Cabins and camping available.
