When Madelin learned her Chewonki Backcountry Trip would involve sea kayaking, she was scared. “All my life I was absolutely terrified of water,” she shared. “I never learned how to swim and avoided it as much as possible.”
This year, dozens of young visitors shared their Chewonki experiences with us through handwritten thank-you letters. Their words and drawings bring the magic of Chewonki to life in ways only children can.
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.
This past week, the students here at Chewonki have been focusing on something a little different than the regular class schedule: Human Ecology Capstones. Each
What is more Chewonki than writing about the complex metaphor of sheep shearing? The answer is nothing. Therefore, I am going to humor you all
Environmental Issues students at the Maine Coast Semester spent a few weeks this semester working on an environmental justice issues unit. Students researched case studies
Grace, a Maine Coast Semester student from Concord Academy, produced this podcast about Food Insecurity in Maine’s Immigrant Populations as the contribution piece of her
At home I used to sprint upstairs after dinner so my mom couldn’t ask me to wipe the table or unload the dishwasher, and then
Though Maine Coast Semester is not in session during the summer, Chewonki’s 25-acre organic farm is a bustling place at this time of year. Crops
I’m going to be honest, waking up at 6 o’clock in the morning the past nine days hasn’t been the easiest thing. My fellow gordy
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