What are you doing this summer? We want to take you outside!
Chewonki has expedition-based leadership programs – for all genders and skill levels.
Join us to celebrate the power of unplugging from ordinary life and plunging into the rivers, lakes, mountains, woods, and coastline of Maine and eastern Canada.
We will average 4-12 miles per day, exploring beautiful lakes and ponds and breathtaking views along the way. There is a great chance of seeing moose, bear, beaver, eagles, deer, and other wildlife. Ages 14-16
Camp on pristine spruce-covered islands, explore busy working waterfronts, and commune with seabirds, seals and, perhaps, whales. Ages 14-16
Explore the historically important canoe routes that Henry David Thoreau and the Wabanaki guides traveled during their treks to Maine in 1857. Hone your camping and whitewater canoeing skills in magnificent settings. Ages 14-16
This 5-week experience offers you the opportunity to learn a skill, be creative, develop leadership skills, have an amazing adventure, and take your kayak home with you as a keepsake. Ages 15-17
May 1 – Halcyon Presents: The Future is Here
Halcyon is thrilled to collaborate with singer/songwriter Alisa Amador to present The Future is Here: Halcyon’s latest multimedia performance featuring the stories and actions of Maine people who are working on the ground to build creative, regenerative, and resilient communities in response to the climate crisis.
March 7 – Maine Coast Semester Open House
The Maine Coast Semester Open House will run from 9:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday, March 7, 2026. All admitted students, prospective students, and families are welcome to attend. Please RSVP for this event.
March 11: Owls of Maine
A live owl is the highlight of this program, which introduces participants to the owls native to Maine and New England. Using pictures and sounds, participants will learn the identifying characteristics and calls of each owl. Then, using talons, wings, and skulls, we explore the adaptations of these silent nocturnal hunters. This program ends with an intimate and detailed look at live owls, bringing these creatures of the night into the light!
Hosted by Boothbay Land Trust.
June 25: Predators
Explore attitudes toward predators and reasons for their decline throughout history because of habitat loss and human interference. Discussion of current events emphasizes the importance of predators in maintaining the world’s ecological balance. Participants have the opportunity to study mounted animals and see three live, non-releasable predators. Hosted by the 7 Lakes Alliance in Belgrade, ME.
July 9: Owls of Maine
A live owl is the highlight of this program, which introduces participants to the owls native to Maine and New England. Using pictures and sounds, participants will learn the identifying characteristics and calls of each owl. Then, using talons, wings, and skulls, we explore the adaptations of these silent nocturnal hunters. This program ends with an intimate and detailed look at live owls, bringing these creatures of the night into the light!
Hosted by 7 Lakes Alliance in Belgrade ME.
July 30: Fins and Flippers
Learn about the four major groups of marine mammals, their special adaptations for keeping warm, finding food, and breathing air in the marine environment, and the many threats they face.
Please note, while there are no live animals with this program, you will see a 16 foot pilot whale skeleton. Hosted by 7 Lakes Alliance in Belgrade, ME.
