Latest News from Chewonki
Chewonki Open Campus Days Are Back—Come Wander With Us
This summer and fall, we’re inviting you to explore our 400-acre saltwater peninsula—no program participants, no agenda, just space to ...
LD 895 – Maine Outdoor School for All
We have some exciting news about the current Maine State Legislative session: LD 895, An Act to Support Immersive Outdoor ...
The 2026 Chewonki Community Map
It’s official—the pins are placed, the stories are in, and the 2026 Chewonki Community Map is ready for you to ...
Join the Sheep Pelt Giveaway & Chewonki Community Map!
Ewes flash! We’re gathering updates for the 2025 Chewonki Community Map—and as a thank-you for staying connected, we’re giving away ...
Seas the Moment! An Interview with Trip Leader Hank Bruininks
This week we talked with Hank Bruininks, a Chewonki Trip Leader and sea kayaking guide, about the ebb and flow ...
The Whistling Maples and Pines
The Whistling Maples and Pines Don’t forget your wool socks, layers, snacks, Nor your head or heart. For you might ...
Knit Happens
Thanks to the sheep on our farm, the fiber arts have have always had a warm, snuggly, place here at ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
