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Walking Above the Clouds: The Maine Appalachian Trail

One of the truly great summer adventures that Chewonki offers each year is the chance to leave the human-built spaces behind and journey access the

March 2, 2023

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Outdoor Program Dir. Jen Adams Supplies the Trail Magic

Resupplying our backcountry expeditions is most definitely my favorite summer work task. The process begins when I open the door to Packout, our on-campus trip coordination hub, and I’m hit by the smells of garlic powder, cheddar cheese, plastic bags, white gas, and humans working in the hot sun. Adventure is afoot, and excitement bubbles.

December 27, 2022

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Natural History Mystery Delivery

*By Doc Fred Chichocki, Camp Chewonki Naturalist* On an otherwise average day this past August, I was working in the Nature Museum when I received an unexpected package. I thought it amazing the odd-shaped parcel reached me, considering it was simply addressed to DOC fred, Camp Chewonki, Maine.

December 1, 2022

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Morning Glory Muffins

These muffins have been around since 1978 and are named for the restaurant where

November 2, 2022

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Re-enrollment Reminder

Hello Camp Families, This is the final reminder to get your Summer 2023 applications submitted ahead of the crowd. On Friday, September 16 we will

September 14, 2022

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Our Epic Mud Rove Tradition

The tide is out, the sky is blue, and a large group of Chewonki participants is gathered at our Waterfront. They toe the line where dry land transitions into squishy brown clay. Some faces tremble with anticipation, others look timidly across the mud expanse, and nearly everyone’s nose twitches (the mud flats produce a strong marine scent).

July 19, 2022

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Vegan, Nut Free Pesto

April in the Chewonki kitchen brings with it Summer Camp planning, full speed ahead. As we look ahead to

May 2, 2022

Alumni & Friends

Chewonki ABCs from 1934

In our early days, Chewonki campers could earn writing “credits” by submitting content to founder Clarence Allen’s monthly family bulletin, called the Chronicle. Campers reported on camp adventures and wrote jokes, poems, and short pieces of fiction (most of which borrowed plot elements from the era’s action/adventure films).

Allen included Chewonki ABCs in the August 19, 1934, Chronicle edition. It is unattributed, and likely written by a camper.

April 5, 2022

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Watermelon Radishes

Here at Chewonki we just finished our last bag of watermelon radishes which were harvested last fall. They kept beautifully in our root cellar. What a joy to

April 4, 2022

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Greetings from the Camp Director

Hello Camp Chewonki Families, I’m Katie Goodman, the new Camp Director for Camp Chewonki! I am thrilled to be joining the Camp Chewonki Community. In

March 16, 2022

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