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Above: Back row: Marion Howard, Scott Beebe, Charkie Quarkoo, Alison Carnduff, Liz Mygatt, Karen Scheu. Front row: Kevin Conners, Dan Townley, Roseanne Saalfield, Laura Warren, Kyo Bannai, André Heard, Jeff Desjarlais, Jeff Eberle Dear Chewonki community, I’m very pleased to announce new appointments to our board of trustees, and share my immense gratitude to several …
It was electric. The most exhilarating atmosphere. It felt as if the world itself stopped in anticipation of this unearthly event. The total solar eclipse. Everyone calls it a “once in a lifetime event”, now it’s my second, and I’m not even 17. What to do with this new found flex I don’t know, but …
The residents of the van squished behind a row of skis, sleds, poles, and bags, ready to take on the day… after a nap. The three hour van ride was enough time for the future Wood Cove residents to catch up on a bit of sleep lost to packing the van. Most of the ride …
Polar Plunges – My alarm goes off and I realize it’s 6:45 AM, a bright and early start to my Saturday. I get out of bed, put on my best pair of shorts, grab a towel, and run to get my water shoes. I get ready to go and wait outside of the Allen Center …
Today, we’re marking a significant occasion: Outdoor Classroom’s 50th year. This special anniversary is more than a milestone in time; it’s a testament to Outdoor Classroom’s enduring relevance, effectiveness, and transformative impact. As we reflect on five decades of teaching, it’s evident that Outdoor Classroom’s mission to foster a deep connection with nature and peers, build essential outdoor living skills, and instill a sense of stewardship for the natural world is as vital today as it was fifty years ago.
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 …
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 …
Welcome to our next Director of Maine Coast Semester, Sarah Rebick! Read More »
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 …