Camp Chewonki
Until Next Year, Campers!
The last campers have come and gone, marking the end of another amazing Chewonki summer. This year, we welcomed hundreds of campers. From second graders
September 1, 2026
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Orchard Field Dining Tent
We want to share an exciting update about our dining service for this summer. As we’ve built out our Eastside/Girls Camp program over the past
June 26, 2026
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Special Edition: Sunsets in Maine
As we wind down the last week of Camp Chewonki for the year, it’s been nice to look back through all the photos collected by
August 14, 2025
People News
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
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
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It’s a Wonderful Life(guard)
Nestled along the island-studded mid-coast of Maine, Chewonki is more than just a summer camp—it’s a place where kids grow, explore, and discover their connection
February 6, 2025
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Device-Free Summers at Chewonki
At Chewonki, we’re really proud to offer a device free summer for our participants. Camp feels like one of the last spaces kids can go
January 6, 2025
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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
Events
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 Leadership Expeditions
January 10, 2024