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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As we move into the golden days of fall, I want to take a moment to reflect on where we have been and where we are headed. The Neck is bustling with activity as Semester 73 students settle into their studies. Last week they were off on their backcountry trips, with different groups paddling the
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At Chewonki, we have the privilege of meeting a diverse array of people. Each year, we welcome a few thousand students, campers, staff, and volunteers to our campus on Chewonki Neck, located on the traditional homeland of the Wabanaki Nations. Even the name of this place, “Chewonki” is believed to be derived from the Abenaki
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Editor’s note: We sat down this week with Griffin Davey, Associate Director of Boys Camp and Katie Malek, Associate Director of Girls Camp for a post-season wrap-up on all things Camp Chewonki to get a few highlights from the summer. Griffen Davey is originally from southeastern Pennsylvania, where he grew up involved in local 4-H clubs
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Last week we were delighted when several members of Maine Coast Semester 73, including students and staff, volunteered to help with the annual “Maine Coastal Cleanup” project, and headed off to Seawall Beach in Phippsburg. Seawall Beach, which is accessed through the Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area, has long been a popular destination for Chewonki programs
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Wiscasset, Maine. As students returned to school last week, organizations large and small across Maine breathed a happy, yet tired, sigh of relief as they wrapped up their summer programs for the year, reflecting on the outcomes for students and staff. One group of programs in particular has a lot to consider: the sixty-six non-profit
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Schools are places where ideas take root, and Chewonki has long been a leader in helping students and participants understand their connection to the natural world. Now, with our Bright Future Solar Drive, we’re taking that commitment one step further.
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We’re seeking a new home for a working pair of draft horses – please share if you know an interested farmer. Ike and Ginger will be an amazing team for someone with some teamster experience and plenty of meaningful work to do with them. Ike and Ginger arrived at Chewonki at the end of March
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Get your Homecoming Tickets before September 1 and receive a free Chewonki headlamp!
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Summer Alumni & Friends Days—they were a resounding success! Dozens of alumni and neighbors gathered on July 16 and 17 for two “intersession” days, rare downtime between camp sessions. It was the perfect opportunity to reminisce and explore our serene 400-acre campus without any participants on-site. The special reception with Chewonki leaders was a highlight, fostering wonderful connections and conversations.
We are excited to share some photos capturing the beauty and camaraderie of these special days!
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