It’s a Wonderful Life(guard)
Nestled along the island-studded mid-coast of Maine, Chewonki is more than just a summer camp—it’s a place where kids grow, ...
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A Heart-felt Alumni Gathering
This past Saturday, the NYC All-Chewonki Gathering brought together 60 alumni and friends from across generations for an afternoon filled ...
Polar Bearrrrrrrrrrrrrs…….
There are many traditions at the heart of Chewonki, and one widely-held favorite is the beloved (and dreaded) Polar Bear ...
Greg Shute Honored With Special Recognition Award from the ACA
We are pleased to share that Greg Shute, long-time Chewonki staff member and former director of Northern and Coastal Properties ...
Device-Free Summers at Chewonki
At Chewonki, we’re really proud to offer a device free summer for our participants. Camp feels like one of the ...
Inside the Teaching Fellow Experience at Maine Coast Semester
(Left to right: Johnny Vallo, Isabelle Steward, Brooke Heston, Anna Solomon) This week we caught up with four members of ...
What We’re Reading: Our Favorite Books in 2024
Each year was ask our staff and faculty to share their favorite book from the past year. Here's our 2024 ...
This Is My Real Job
In Wes Anderson’s hilarious and poignant coming-of-age film “Moonrise Kingdom,” one of the most memorable characters is Scoutmaster Randy Ward, ...
A Reflection on Thanksgiving
It’s a quiet week on Chewonki Neck, with students back home for the Thanksgiving holiday and many staff taking time ...
The Gift of Lizard Time
When most people think of summer camp, they imagine bunk beds, capture the flag, and campfire songs. At Chewonki, those ...
Creating Chewonki “Magic”
At Chewonki, we specialize in magic. Not the kind with wands and capes, but a unique kind of creativity that ...
The Gift of Courage
For Maya, starting her Chewonki experience with a polar bear plunge was the ultimate leap into the unknown. On a ...