
LD 895 – Maine Outdoor School for All
We have some exciting news about the current Maine State Legislative session: LD 895, An Act to Support Immersive Outdoor Education by Establishing the Outdoor
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We have some exciting news about the current Maine State Legislative session: LD 895, An Act to Support Immersive Outdoor Education by Establishing the Outdoor
The Chewonki Community Map puts a unique spin on the traditional class notes format. Unlike typical alumni updates, our map highlights news from the entire Chewonki community—including alumni, recent and returning participants, parents, and former staff. And, instead of appearing in a printed magazine, updates are published on an interactive online map, where each entry is “pinned” to a meaningful location.
Ewes flash! We’re gathering updates for the 2025 Chewonki Community Map—and as a thank-you for staying connected, we’re giving away six cozy Chewonki sheep pelts.
This past Saturday, the NYC All-Chewonki Gathering brought together 60 alumni and friends from across generations for an afternoon filled with connection, creativity, and Chewonki
There are many traditions at the heart of Chewonki, and one widely-held favorite is the beloved (and dreaded) Polar Bear swims. No matter the season,
Each year was ask our staff and faculty to share their favorite book from the past year. Here’s our 2024 favorite books list!
It’s a quiet week on Chewonki Neck, with students back home for the Thanksgiving holiday and many staff taking time off to be with their
When most people think of summer camp, they imagine bunk beds, capture the flag, and campfire songs. At Chewonki, those traditions thrive—but there’s also something simpler, quieter, and equally cherished: lizard time.
At Chewonki, we specialize in magic. Not the kind with wands and capes, but a unique kind of creativity that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. It’s the kind of magic that inspires our students and campers to think outside the box, makes them laugh until their sides ache, and helps them see the world — and themselves — in a new way.
For Maya, starting her Chewonki experience with a polar bear plunge was the ultimate leap into the unknown. On a 20°F January day, she took her first-ever plunge into Montsweag Brook, clasping hands with a cabin mate and diving into the freezing water.
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