If you’ve participated in a Chewonki program, the odds are good that we’ve introduced you to “the backcountry,” that mythic land with the most scenic views, the most remote trails, and the toughest travel conditions. Along with the glory of the backcountry comes the cold hard reality of facing injury outside the reach of mainstream…
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It’s About the Moment
“I don’t know if you are a fly fisherman,” says Bob Hamer, Maine Guide, photographer, fly fisherman, and part of the team who takes wounded veterans fly fishing in Maine every summer as part of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, “but fly fishing isn’t really about fishing. It’s about the moment. It’s almost meditation. Each…
The Great Blueberry Bake Off!
Monday marked the annual Blueberry Festival and Bake-Off at the Girls 10-Day camp. The day began with a group hike up the cliffs boarding Fourth Debsconeag Lake, to find and pick wild blueberries. Hours of picking yielded berries for all, and upon return, campers were grouped randomly, in teams tasked with creating blueberry baked goods….
A Quick Update from 4th Debsconeag Lake
After returning from their overnight camping adventure, the Wintergreen yurt, treated themselves to a day of relaxation and fun, which culminated in a fabulous costume dinner! The costume box was flung open and the campers got to work pulling out capes, hats, gowns, and more! After their own outfits were assigned, each staff member was…
Best of Session I Boys Camp
Best of Wilderness Trips – Session I
The Chewonki Chronicle & New Hall Gazette
The fourth estate is alive and well at Camp Chewonki thanks to an abundance of talented young journalists eager to keep this community well informed and entertained. The Session I Chewonki Chronicle is 22 pages of photos and stories, including snapshots of all activities: archery, art, boating, Challenge Course, farm, field sports, nature, Outdoor Living…
The Tour de Salt
At Camp Chewonki, there is a pocket of time between the end of Session I and the start of Session II that belongs exclusively to seven-week campers. It’s one of the long haulers’ perks, sort of like unlocking a special bonus round of summer. During the intersession last week, Heron campers (ages 11 and 12)…
Chewonki Announces Campus Expansion
We are excited to announce a significant round of additions and improvements for Chewonki, including new cabins and facilities for Camp Chewonki for Girls on the east side of Chewonki Neck, updates to the Center for Environmental Education, and new private waterfront area. The initial round of construction includes modern cabins, a washhouse, indoor and…
Osprey Service Projects
Like every vibrant community, Camp Chewonki needs many hands to make it work. “There’s always lots that needs to be done,” says Evan Feinberg, a senior Boys Camp counselor in his 13th Chewonki summer. “People need help, and we can help.” Through the Osprey Service Projects Feinberg is leading this summer, the oldest campers, Ospreys…
