When Chewonki Sparks Fly: A Homecoming Love Story
Ruby Koch-Fienberg (Semester 43) and Ben Surface (Semester 47) met at the 2018 Alumni Reunion, fell in love, and tied the knot this May—proof that Chewonki connections can last a lifetime.
The Songs That Stay With Us (Part I)
Celebrating Piper Stagg and the Chewonki Songbook Project. Plus—the Chewonki Classics Spotify playlist you’ve been waiting for!
The Songs That Stay With Us (Part II)
There’s something about singing at Chewonki. It’s not always polished. It’s not always in tune. But it’s real.
Alum Spotlight: Nick Vail (Semester 18) on Mindfulness and Maine Roots
Nick Vail (Semester 18) shares how quiet moments on the Neck shaped his life’s journey—and what they continue to teach him about attention, connection, and calm.
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 roam, reconnect, and breathe in the sweet Chewonki Neck breeze.
The 2025 Chewonki Community Map Is Here!
It’s official—the pins are placed, the stories are in, and the 2025 Chewonki Community Map is ready for you to explore.
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 six cozy Chewonki sheep pelts.
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 traditions thrive—but there’s also something simpler, quieter, and equally cherished: lizard time.
Creating Chewonki “Magic”
At Chewonki, we specialize in magic. Not the kind with wands and capes, but a unique kind of creativity that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. It’s the kind of magic that inspires our students and campers to think outside the box, makes them laugh until their sides ache, and helps them see the world — and themselves — in a new way.
The Gift of Courage
For Maya, starting her Chewonki experience with a polar bear plunge was the ultimate leap into the unknown. On a 20°F January day, she took her first-ever plunge into Montsweag Brook, clasping hands with a cabin mate and diving into the freezing water.
