The Gift of Lizard Time
When most people think of summer camp, they imagine bunk beds, capture the flag, and campfire songs. At Chewonki, those traditions thrive—but there’s also something simpler, quieter, and equally cherished: lizard time.
Year: 2023
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With the Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki application deadline approaching on February 15, we wanted to take a moment to highlight this unique program. Have you ever thought about Maine Coast Semester for a young person in your life but weren’t sure how they’d fit in? Well, we’ve got a few numbers for you.
Chewonki Middle School Students Honored in Regional Writing Contests
Four students from the 7|8th grade class at Chewonki Middle School have received recognition for their exceptional writing in regional writing contests. Two students won first and second place for their creative nonfiction submissions in the Patten Free Library’s 9th Annual Writing Contest. Frances DeGeer: First place for her piece “Me” Harper Nelson: Second place …
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Walking Above the Clouds: The Maine Appalachian Trail
One of the truly great summer adventures that Chewonki offers each year is the chance to leave the human-built spaces behind and journey access the vibrant in-land forest trails. Stretching over 2,000 miles from Springer Mountain, Georgia, to Mount Katahdin, Maine, the Appalachian Trail winds through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country. …
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Best in Snow: Backcountry Expeditions
Maine Coast Semester students just returned from wintry backcountry expeditions – a highlight of the semester experience. Trips visited five locations throughout Maine and New Hampshire, and each brought back a camera full of images documenting their journey. Which is Best is Snow? We’ll let you be the judge.
The Amazing Lambcam!
It’s back! The Amazing Lambcam is standing by to capture the birth of our spring lambs.
Maine Outdoor School for All
Dear Chewonki community, I would like to encourage you to learn more about the Act to Support Outdoor School for All Maine Students. This legislation, which was recently been introduced to the Maine State Legislature, aims to provide immersive outdoor education experiences for publicly funded students in grades 4 through 8 in schools across Maine. …
Unplug, Unwind, and Discover 5 Reasons We Love Camp Chewonki
With summer just around the corner, we’re excited to open the 109th year of Camp Chewonki! Every summer is filled with a thousand adventures and stories, from the tops of mountains and along the shorelines, in the cabins and around the campfires, but lately we’ve been thinking about the behind-the-scenes work, the real reasons we …
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