It’s a quiet week on Chewonki Neck, with students back home for the Thanksgiving holiday and many staff taking time off to be with their families. A walk across campus—frosty boardwalks underfoot and crisp air all around—offers a moment to reflect on the meaning of Thanksgiving for our community and my gratitude. In some ways, …
For Maya, starting her Chewonki experience with a polar bear plunge was the ultimate leap into the unknown. On a 20°F January day, she took her first-ever plunge into Montsweag Brook, clasping hands with a cabin mate and diving into the freezing water.
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.
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