Alumni & Friends
This Extraordinary Place
We want to share a wonderful new book released by the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation (AWWF) titled This Extraordinary Place. Thousands of Chewonki alumni and staff have
July 31, 2025
Alumni & Friends
Volunteers Needed for Chewonki Homecoming Day
Chewonki Homecoming runs on community power—and we’d love your help! Volunteers keep things running smoothly, from greeting guests to serving lunch. Here’s the deal for
June 27, 2025
Camp Chewonki
Welcome Ben King, Incoming Camp Director
Hello from Chewonki! Summer has fully arrived and we are eagerly looking forward to Sunday when we will welcome the first campers to the one
June 27, 2025
People News
Tim Ellis, Visionary Leader in Outdoor Education, Dies at 87
We are sad to share that former Chewonki Executive Director, Harwood Ellis, Jr., known as Tim, died on May 18, 2025, in Missoula, Montana. Tim
May 30, 2025
Alumni & Friends
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.
May 5, 2025
Alumni & Friends
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.
February 27, 2025
Alumni & Friends
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,
February 12, 2025
Alumni & Friends
Greg Shute Honored With Special Recognition Award from the ACA
We are pleased to share that Greg Shute, long-time Chewonki staff member and former director of Northern and Coastal Properties has been selected for the
January 15, 2025
Alumni & Friends
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 off to be with their
November 27, 2024
Alumni & Friends
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 about belonging to a community that welcomes you back with open arms, no matter how much time has passed.
November 18, 2024
