It’s shaping up to be quite a summer at Big Eddy, with the “No Vacancy” board hanging on the hooks below our open sign almost every weekend. Guests, new and old, old and young, are finding refuge and respite on the banks of West Branch- fishing, camping, hiking, and simply enjoying a little time away. …
Art, Ecology, Equity: Celebrating Sue West’s Four Decades at Chewonki Sue West in Conversation with Amy Rogers Watch Now Sue West started working at Chewonki in 1979 and has been a steady presence since. In honor of her retirement this August, we are delighted to present this live, virtual event featuring Sue in conversation with …
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We are pleased to announce that Declan Wright, a member of Chewonki Waypoint Cohort 3, has been awarded a prestigious Eighth Grade Citizenship Award by Bath Middle School and the State of Maine. This award is conferred annually to graduating eighth-graders who exemplify civic awareness, academic achievement, and community service. Maine State Representative Shean Paulhus …
Grace Callahan, an alumna of Camp Chewonki (‘11-’13) and former summer farm worker (’14), is about to embark on one of the most purposeful and challenging expeditions of her life: a year-long solo trip to study the role of women in fishing communities around the world. Callahan’s work is being funded by a Thomas J. …
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Thank you all for a fantastic summer! It’s impossible to catch every magic moment, but here are some of our favorite photos from this season. Save your Space for Next Summer Registration for Camp Chewonki 2022 will open on September 15, but you can reserve a spot for your child today. Save your Space
Chloe Chen-Kraus Science Teacher, Maine Coast Semester Since I was a child I have been motivated by an immense love for animals and curiosity about the natural world. As a kid, I spent summers carefully observing the life cycle of monarch butterflies and exploring nature until I had more questions than answers about the world …
This Wednesday, thirty-five staff members joined a 3-hour workshop presented by OUT Maine called Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Schools and Community. “It was super valuable,” says Shelly Gibson, Director of Staff Development, “We’re hoping to incorporate it into the onboarding process for all new hires.” Out Maine is a Rockland-based Nonprofit dedicated to creating more …
Photos and Story by Julie Pulieo, Big Eddy Site Assistant Put together a wood-fired pizza oven, your favorite toppings, and fat salmon jumping in nearby rapids against the backdrop of a tangerine sunset, and you’ve got a Big Eddy Pizza Party. Big Eddy’s pizza oven was built in 2011 by Steve Pert, a regular visitor …
“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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