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 ...
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The Gift of Personal Growth
When Madelin learned her Chewonki Backcountry Trip would involve sea kayaking, she was scared. “All my life I was ...
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, ...
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 ...
The Gift of Wonder: Chewonki Through the Eyes of Children
This year, dozens of young visitors shared their Chewonki experiences with us through handwritten thank-you letters. Their words and drawings ...
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 Courage
For Maya, starting her Chewonki experience with a polar bear plunge was the ultimate leap into the unknown. On a ...
The Gift of Belonging
Arthur’s return to Chewonki reminds us that the gift of outdoor education isn’t just about the adventures or skills learned—it’s ...
Celebrating Greg Shute – 41 Years of Leadership and Kindness
We celebrated Chewonki Homecoming Day last Saturday, the first time we’ve been able to hold such an event since 2019, ...
President’s Notes: The Golden Days of Fall
As we move into the golden days of fall, I want to take a moment to reflect on where we ...
In Honor of Indigenous People’s Day
At Chewonki, we have the privilege of meeting a diverse array of people. Each year, we welcome a few thousand ...
One Summer In Maine… A Conversation With Griffin Davey and Katie Malek
Editor’s note: We sat down this week with Griffin Davey, Associate Director of Boys Camp and Katie Malek, Associate Director ...