Staff News
Photos: Willard Morgan’s Send-off Celebration
On Tuesday, August 23rd, nearly 100 current and former staff members, alums, and friends joined us on campus to celebrate Willard Morgan’s eighteen years at
August 25, 2022
Staff News
Squishing Deeper into our Epic Mud Rove Tradition
Last month we published an article about our epic Mud Rove tradition, and we were excited to hear from several alumni & friends remembering their mud roves in Montsweag Brook. And a few folks told us there was more to the story…
August 8, 2022
Staff News
In Loving Memory of David Vieten
For the students and campers moving across the beautiful landscape at Chewonki each day, our staff and faculty are familiar faces, but they are not
May 11, 2022
Camp Chewonki
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
Staff News
In Memoriam: Bill Edgerton
We are terribly sad to share the news that Bill Edgerton, long-time Chewonki Kitchen Manager, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 26, 2022.
March 9, 2022
Staff News
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
Workshops
Training with the Best to Prepare for the Worst
According to Greg Shute, Chewonki’s Director of Northwoods and Coastal Properties, it was 1992 when Chewonki first hosted a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course taught by Wilderness Medical Associates International. Since then, Chewonki remains one of WMAI’s longest-standing hosts, and the “Winter WFR at the Wonk ” is considered one of the more challenging courses around. That’s mostly because of the weather, but it’s balanced by Chewonki being known as one of the warmest and most welcoming host sites anywhere on the circuit.
January 21, 2022
Staff News
‘Tis The Season To Be Merry-Well Read
“Tis the season for book recommendations, and we have a few good ones for you and your family!
December 20, 2021
Staff News
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
Foundation
He’s Built 91 Kayaks at Chewonki and Counting
“Kids these days,” says boatbuilding instructor Bill Thomas, referring to the oft-used lament about youth. “Adults wouldn’t say that if they got to work with
September 17, 2021
