Chewonki Outdoor Classroom
Happy 45th Birthday Outdoor Classroom!
Today, April 5th, marks the 45th anniversary of the Outdoor Classroom program at Chewonki. In the early days, the program was referred to as “Outdoor
April 5, 2019
Chewonki Outdoor Classroom
Heirloom in the Veggie Patch
Wiscasset, Maine. A family heirloom lost on Chewonki Neck last spring was recently returned to its owner, and the unlikely tale of lost-and-found is worthy
July 30, 2020
Chewonki Outdoor Classroom
Can the Impact of Environmental Education be Measured?
Chewonki Science Educator Jessica Woodend is working with Teach ME Outside on their new Environmental Education (EE) Evaluation Collaborative. The group was formed earlier this
August 25, 2020
Chewonki Outdoor Classroom
Introducing Our Outstanding Outdoor Educators
Chewonki Outdoor Classroom is in full swing, serving covid-fatigued schools throughout New England with multi-day encampments and leadership expeditions on our 400-acre salt-water peninsula. We’re delighted to introduce you to the hardworking educators who provide a joyful, outdoor learning experience to so many.
October 7, 2021
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
Celebrating 50 Years of Chewonki Outdoor Classroom
Today, we’re marking a significant occasion: Outdoor Classroom’s 50th year. This special anniversary is more than a milestone in time; it’s a testament to Outdoor Classroom’s enduring relevance, effectiveness, and transformative impact. As we reflect on five decades of teaching, it’s evident that Outdoor Classroom’s mission to foster a deep connection with nature and peers, build essential outdoor living skills, and instill a sense of stewardship for the natural world is as vital today as it was fifty years ago.
April 4, 2024
Chewonki Outdoor Classroom
Hannah Marshall Named Lead Educator
Hannah Marshall, a Chewonki Outdoor Classroom leader in 2017 and 2018 who has also led our Central Quebec Canoe Trip, Allagash Canoe Adventure, and 10-day
January 12, 2019
