Cullen McGough

Cullen is the director of communications at Chewonki.

Screens Off, Hands On: How Science Field Labs Reboot A Love of Learning

Cullen: I’m talking today with Robbin Dilley, our Natural History and Ecology Teacher at Maine Coast Semester. Robbin, can we start out with a 30-second life story? How did you become a science teacher? Robbin: Sure! I studied biology at Columbia and originally wanted to go into environmental law. But the more I spoke with …

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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 of a Chewonki trip experience.   “What first drew you to sea kayaking, and how did that initial spark shape your passion for guiding trips?” To be honest, I kind of became a sea kayaker by …

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Knit Happens

Thanks to the sheep on our farm, the fiber arts have have always had a warm, snuggly, place here at Chewonki. With the wool grown, shorn, carded, spun, and dyed right on site, many students and campers have their first lesson in knitting, crocheting, felting, and/or weaving while attending a program here, and it’s not …

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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 with connection, creativity, and Chewonki spirit. The setting could not have been more perfect—Ferdi, a warm and inviting West Village restaurant, showered us with charm, impeccable service, and a spread of mouthwatering Italian treats courtesy …

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