Chewonki Ecology Expedition is a 3-day, 2-night program that allows students to immerse themselves in the natural world. Field-based activities focus on key ecological concepts such as ecosystems, food webs, biodiversity, and conservation. Students apply observational skills, data collection, and inquiry-based thinking through hands-on investigations of local habitats including forests, ponds, and the rocky intertidal zone. This residential experience incorporates team-building exercises that strengthen both collaboration and personal growth for students and teachers alike. Student and chaperones stay overnight in our post-and-beam cabins or yurts.
Sample Schedule
Day 1
- Arrival
- Orientation
- Lunch
- Activity 1
- Snack
- Activity 2
- Dinner
- Break
- Evening Activity
- Campfire
Day 2
- Wake up
- Breakfast
- Activity 3
- Activity 4
- Lunch
- Activity 5
- SnacK
- Activity 6
- Dinner
- Evening Activity
- Campfire
Day 3
- Wake up
- Bags Packed
- Cabin Clean
- Breakfast
- Activity 7
- Closing/Surveys
- Lunch
- Departure
Hours
Suggested arrival time: 9:00 AM. Call us to coordinate your schedule.
Availability
Open Monday-Wednesday or Wednesday–Friday during September–October and April–June.
Group Size
Chewonki Ecology Expedition can accommodate up to 88 participants at one time, including the required chaperones. (groups smaller than 10 are welcome, but will be charged at the 10-person rate)
Supervision
All minors must be accompanied by a parent, teacher, or chaperone (we recommend 1 chaperone for every 10 children).
Activity Blocks Offered
- Farm and Food Systems
- Estuary Study
- Forest Study
- Animal Study
- Pond Study
- Bird Study
- Climate Study
- Art in Nature
- Team Building
Pricing
- $395 per student, no charge for chaperones.
