A Safe Return to School
This Friday, our board of trustees approved a plan to reopen our schools for in-person programming this fall. “Health and safety is paramount at Chewonki,” says
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Chewonki Schools Phased Reopening Plan
To the Chewonki community, I write today to share information about our return to in-person learning in September 2020. This letter does not contain all the
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We are grateful for the courage and clarity of thought expressed by many individuals who have recently chosen to share their experiences of racism at Chewonki
The Remote Frontier: How to Camp Online
There’s knot tying contests, arts & crafts, campfire singalongs, and penpals. It’s summer all right, but not like any summer Chewonki has seen before. That’s because,
What a year!
It’s no secret that 2019-2020 has been a complete Dickensian “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times” spectacle, all unfolding in
From Residential to Remote – A Story of Academic Adaptation
The abrupt, nationwide shift to remote learning this spring was more than unexpected, it was stunning. But perhaps we shouldn’t be shocked by what came next:
Viral Volunteerism – Young Alumnus Responds to Pandemic
High schoolers who attend Maine Coast Semester are adventurous, hard-working, and community-oriented, and we are often inspired by their work beyond Chewonki. When the Covid-19 pandemic
Remembering Margaret Ellis’ Legacy of Health and Safety
As Chewonki, like the rest of the globe, becomes immersed in critical questions of health, safety, and overall wellness, it is helpful to remember that we
