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: 2024
The Gift of Connection Across Generations
Arthur’s return to Chewonki reminds us that the gift of outdoor education isn’t just about the adventures or skills learned—it’s about belonging to a community that welcomes you back with open arms, no matter how much time has passed.
Celebrating Greg Shute – 41 Years of Leadership and Kindness
We celebrated Chewonki Homecoming Day last Saturday, the first time we’ve been able to hold such an event since 2019, and it was wonderful to see so many alumni & friends, old and new, return to the Neck for a beautiful fall day. It was also the perfect day to celebrate our friend and colleague, …
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President’s Note – Happy New Year!
It might be the crystal-clear night skies, or the fresh snow on the ground, or the quiet rustling of the pine trees along Chewonki Neck, but there is something about welcoming in the New Year at this place that fills me with hope and anticipation for the year ahead. This week is one of the …
Ten Reasons to Work at Chewonki This Summer!
We’re excited about what’s in store for Summer ’24 at Camp Chewonki, and we need your help! We rely on you, our alumni and friends to help refer fantastic staff who want to experience the magic of a Chewonki summer. Here’s 10 reasons you should recommend Chewonki as a summer job: #1 Reconnect with Nature! …
Birding Field Lab
Every week, as part of our science class, we spend an afternoon doing a field lab. We pile into the van with our yellow field journals, queue up our favorite songs, and sing our hearts out until our destination. This past week we went to Reid State Park for a birding field lab. After lunch, …
A Walk in the Woods
Since being at Chewonki, one of my favorite things to do is go on walks with my friends or by myself, and it is something I never thought I would do so much. Whether I have twenty minutes or two hours, exploring what is around us is always an option. All you have to do …
Welcome to our next Director of Maine Coast Semester, Sarah Rebick!
Dear Chewonki Community, I am pleased to announce that Sarah Rebick has been unanimously chosen by our search committee and has accepted the position of Director of Maine Coast Semester. A graduate of Maine Coast Semester (MCS 8), Sarah returned to Chewonki as a member of the faculty in 2018 and has been a strong …
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Why Do Children Need Nature-based Education?
President’s Notes I often travel around the country for Chewonki, meeting parents and visiting our school partners, and sometimes I am surprised that people ask, “Nancy, I don’t really understand. Why do children need nature-based education?” This is my response: Turn on the news, pick up a newspaper or magazine, read a blog, or watch …
