Camp Chewonki
This Is My Real Job
In Wes Anderson’s hilarious and poignant coming-of-age film “Moonrise Kingdom,” one of the most memorable characters is Scoutmaster Randy Ward, a somewhat bumbling but earnest
December 6, 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
Camp Chewonki
Camp@Home October News
Hello from Chewonki Neck. We are excited to present the first issue of our Camp Chewonki@Home Newsletter for the 2021-2022 season. Each month we will
October 29, 2021
Camp Chewonki
Camp@Home November News
Dear Campers and Families, If you live in the northeastern United States, November brings to mind early evenings, leaves skittering along the sidewalks, the weather
November 18, 2021
Alumni & Friends
Story of a Spark 💥
We’re sharing “Spark Stories” this month — short anecdotes about important Chewonki mentors and the lessons they imparted — and we couldn’t be more pleased to share these inspiring memories of Endicott “Cotty” Saltonstall (Camp ’52, Camp Staff ’57-’60, ’62-’66, and ’71) from Peter Slovenski. (Camp ’64-’68).
December 15, 2021
Camp Chewonki
Camp@Home December News
Happy New Year from frosty Chewonki Neck! We’ve had a very special year and are grateful that we connected with so many of you. We
December 30, 2021
Camp Chewonki
New 2022 Puffin Program Dates Announced
New 2022 Puffin Program Dates Announced We are excited to announce that we have added more Puffin Program dates for summer 2022. We love Puffins!
January 11, 2022
Camp Chewonki
Friendship, Challenge, Fun
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
January 18, 2022
Camp Chewonki
Seasonal & Summer Jobs at Chewonki
We’re deep into the hiring cycle for Summer ’22 at Camp Chewonki and Outdoor Classroom and we want you! Calling all outdoor and camp enthusiasts to join our fun, inclusive team. Apply now for one of these open positions and make your summer extraordinary! Don’t Miss the Early Sign-On Incentive! Apply to join the Chewonki team now, and you could be eligible for up to $500 extra as an early sign-on incentive! Outdoor Educators Cabin Leaders, Trip Leaders, Summer Support Staff, Cooks, Activity Coordinators, Logistics Assistant, Health Center Aids, Team Development Educators, and more!
February 14, 2022
Alumni & Friends
Read “A Woodchuck’s Dream” From 1928
Read the delightful story, “A Woodchuck’s Dream,” an unattributed short story published in one of the earliest Chewonki Chronicles, circa 1928. In the story, a Woodchuck group (the moniker for our youngest campers at the time) is enchanted away from their cabin in the middle of the night by a stupendous discovery. But, their wonder quickly turns to terror as they confront a monstrous foe in the woods.
February 18, 2022
