Above: Back row: Marion Howard, Scott Beebe, Charkie Quarkoo, Alison Carnduff, Liz Mygatt, Karen Scheu. Front row: Kevin Conners, Dan Townley, Roseanne Saalfield, Laura Warren,
In this special tribute, Sue West highlights Tim Ellis’ support for women during his tenure as our first president in the 1970s and 80s, paving the way for leaders like Nancy Kennedy. Last week, we announced that Nancy has become the first woman to hold the position of Chewonki President. Women have long held leadership roles at Chewonki, from leading backcountry trips to developing environmental education programs and managing our farm. Read on to learn about some of Chewonki’s early female leaders and how Tim championed them.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Summer Alumni & Friends Days—they were a resounding success! Dozens of alumni and neighbors gathered on July 16 and 17 for two “intersession” days, rare downtime between camp sessions. It was the perfect opportunity to reminisce and explore our serene 400-acre campus without any participants on-site. The special reception with Chewonki leaders was a highlight, fostering wonderful connections and conversations.
We are excited to share some photos capturing the beauty and camaraderie of these special days!
At Chewonki, we have the privilege of meeting a diverse array of people. Each year, we welcome a few thousand students, campers, staff, and volunteers
Maine Coast Semester celebrated 60 memorable semesters of placed-based learning and friendship in August with a weekend full of faculty-led workshops, swimming and canoeing, farm
Arfie Myer (Boys Camp ’75, Staff ’84, and now a parent in 2018!) stopped into visit us yesterday and shared a new song he composed.
If you’ve ever met former Chewonki President Don Hudson, it won’t surprise you to learn his retirement is busier than most people’s regular jobs. Hudson
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