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Every Moment Teaching

A short essay by guest author Scott Andrews honoring Tim Ellis

October 17, 2023

President's Office

My Heart Goes Out to You

I am writing today in the wake of the Hamas atrocities in Israel, and the unfolding crisis in the Middle East. For those of you

October 16, 2023

Foundation

Reflections on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Greg Shute, Director of Northwoods and Coastal Properties, and Jen Adams, Director of Outdoor Programs, share their reflections on Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

October 9, 2023

Alumni & Friends

Tim Ellis and the Legacy of Maine Reach

A personal reflection by Rebecca Marvil.

October 8, 2023

Alumni & Friends

Join us in Wishing Tim Ellis a Happy Birthday!

From 1970 through 1991, Chewonki experienced a profound transformation, and in honor of his 86th birthday on October 1, we are honoring the man who steered these monumental changes: Chewonki’s First President, Harwood “Tim” Ellis Jr., by publishing guest-written blogs about Tim over the next few weeks.

September 29, 2023

Alumni & Friends

He Ignited a New Chewonki Era

Tim Ellis’ lifelong connection to Chewonki began in 1937. He arrived in a bassinet when his father, Harwood “Hardy” Ellis, Assistant Head at the Rivers School, was recruited by Chewonki founder Clarence Allen as head counselor. Tim spent every childhood summer at Chewonki, eventually becoming a counselor. After college, he ventured abroad and met his wife, Margaret Ellis, while teaching in Switzerland in the early 1960s.

September 29, 2023

Foundation

Local Students Take to the Woods and Waters Thanks to the Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative

WISCASSET, ME – 8/28/2023 – With grant-funded support from Governor Mill’s Outdoor Learning Initiative, high school students from sixteen Maine towns recently returned from extensive

August 30, 2023

Foundation

Summer Update from Acting President Nancy Kennedy

Have you met Acting President Nancy Kennedy yet? Nancy joined our staff eight years ago and has served as the Director of Girls Camp, Director of Camp Chewonki, and Executive Vice President before stepping into her current role.

August 4, 2023

Camp Chewonki

Canoes Flash! We’re Paddling (and Hiking) Across Maine

We’ve embarked on an exhilarating journey across Maine’s coastlines, lakes, rivers, mountain peaks, and backcountry forests – forging unforgettable memories along the way. And lucky for us, our fantastic trip leaders are sending back regular photo updates. Enjoy the latest images fresh off the trail!

July 25, 2023

Alumni & Friends

Paddle with Chewonki in Waters Near You

Join Chewonki friends, families, and staff for a relaxed group kayak outing in Maine, Massachusetts, New York, or New Jersey this summer!

June 23, 2023

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