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Team Chewonki Reaches Higher for Lifeflight of Maine

By Cullen McGough on August 1, 2019

If you’ve participated in a Chewonki program, the odds are good that we’ve introduced you to “the backcountry,” that mythic land with the most scenic views, the most remote trails, and the toughest travel conditions. Along with the glory of the backcountry comes the cold hard reality of facing injury outside the reach of mainstream…

The Great Blueberry Bake Off!

By Emily Bell-Hoerth on July 30, 2019

Monday marked the annual Blueberry Festival and Bake-Off at the Girls 10-Day camp. The day began with a group hike up the cliffs boarding Fourth Debsconeag Lake, to find and pick wild blueberries. Hours of picking yielded berries for all, and upon return, campers were grouped randomly, in teams tasked with creating blueberry baked goods….

A Quick Update from 4th Debsconeag Lake

By Emily Bell-Hoerth on July 27, 2019

After returning from their overnight camping adventure, the Wintergreen yurt, treated themselves to a day of relaxation and fun, which culminated in a fabulous costume dinner! The costume box was flung open and the campers got to work pulling out capes, hats, gowns, and more! After their own outfits were assigned, each staff member was…

Best of Session I Boys Camp

By Cullen McGough on July 26, 2019

Best of Wilderness Trips – Session I

By Cullen McGough on July 26, 2019

Chewonki Announces Campus Expansion

By Cullen McGough on July 18, 2019

We are excited to announce a significant round of additions and improvements for Chewonki, including new cabins and facilities for Camp Chewonki for Girls on the east side of Chewonki Neck, updates to the Center for Environmental Education, and new private waterfront area. The initial round of construction includes modern cabins, a washhouse, indoor and…

Osprey Service Projects

By Cullen McGough on July 12, 2019

Like every vibrant community, Camp Chewonki needs many hands to make it work. “There’s always lots that needs to be done,” says Evan Feinberg, a senior Boys Camp counselor in his 13th Chewonki summer. “People need help, and we can help.” Through the Osprey Service Projects Feinberg is leading this summer, the oldest campers, Ospreys…

Flashback: 1930’s

By Cullen McGough on June 28, 2019

Chewonki founder Clarence Allen wrote about his young campers in the August 3, 1930, Camp Chronicle. His thoughts make clear that, despite many changes on Chewonki Neck, not the least of which is that girls, as well as boys, now enjoy Camp Chewonki, the camp’s essence is much the same as it was 89 years…

Teacups, Shark Mugs, Cats, and Flowers

By Emily Bell-Hoerth on June 28, 2019

I had the pleasure of joining the Counselor in Training program on Wednesday night for a campfire at the beautiful and scenic Hoyt’s Point, looking out over Montsweag Brook. The campfire was full of the silly and the sweet, the real and the raw. Each CIT had time to reflect and share hopes and fears,…

Turtles, Snakes, and a Blue-tongued Skink

By Charlie Fear on June 28, 2019

A lot of preparation goes into making sure Camp Chewonki is ready for the summer. Cabins are cleaned, lawns mowed, counselors hired. One of the most important parts of our pre-camp preparation is developing our activity curriculum and training our staff to teach in their area of expertise. As opening day approaches, archers, sailors, and…