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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 ...

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 ...

Greg and Kyle Shute

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 ...

Homecoming Weekend!

August 21-23, 2026.  Join us at Chewonki for a fun-fulled weekend of connection and activities. Cabins and camping available.