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Edible Classroom

By Anne Leslie on October 18, 2019

Elementary School at Chewonki grade 5 and 6 students enjoyed a delicious vegetable soup and homemade biscuits outdoors on Wednesday as part of their Edible Classroom curriculum. This fall, the students have worked and learned on Chewonki’s Salt Marsh Farm, where the soup ingredients grew, and learned about the history of the vegetables that went…

An Open Letter to the Chewonki Community

By Willard Morgan on October 14, 2019

This weekend the Portland Press Herald published an article featuring an open letter by former Chewonki staff sharing concerns about our facilitation of issues and conversations related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. I want you to hear about this issue directly from me so I can share a few thoughts on the subject. While I feel…

Family Update

By Kat Cassidy on September 14, 2019

Grades 1/2/3 So many words come to mind when I reflect on our first two weeks of school. It has been wonderful to see nervousness and apprehension disappearing, and cooperation and confidence developing. One highlight has been exploring Chewonki Neck and getting to know the points near the salt marsh. At each “point” we have…

Elementary School at Chewonki Family Notes

By Kat Cassidy on September 9, 2019

Dear Families and Friends, We are off to a great start at school! I’ve enjoyed connecting with all of our students this week in various capacities and finding out more about their experiences in these first few days. Many times this week I popped in to say hello to the 1/2/3 class or…

A Walk to Spartina Point

By Cullen McGough on September 6, 2019

Enjoying the wonderful weather, the 1/2/3 grade students took a walk to Spartina Point this morning with Lorna Fake and Drew Pearlmutter to make sensory observations about found objects and share a reading of “The Circus Ship” by Chris Van Dusen.

Ruled by Milk & Tomatoes

By Cullen McGough on August 23, 2019

“Right now, my life is ruled by milk and tomatoes,” says Chewonki Kitchen Manager Bill Edgerton, wearing an expression that’s half-fatigue and half-bliss. It is the golden season at the farm and the kitchen are awash in fresh produce. The arrival of a new calf has assured plenty of milk for everyone and the tomato…

Team Chewonki Reaches Higher for Lifeflight of Maine

By Cullen McGough on August 2, 2019

If you’ve participated in a Chewonki program, the odds are good that we’ve introduced you to “the backcountry,” that mythic land with the most scenic views, the most remote trails, and the toughest travel conditions. Along with the glory of the backcountry comes the cold hard reality of facing injury outside the reach of mainstream…

Chewonki Announces Campus Expansion

By Cullen McGough on July 18, 2019

We are excited to announce a significant round of additions and improvements for Chewonki, including new cabins and facilities for Camp Chewonki for Girls on the east side of Chewonki Neck, updates to the Center for Environmental Education, and new private waterfront area. The initial round of construction includes modern cabins, a washhouse, indoor and…

Welcome Emily Bell-Hoerth, Director of Camp Chewonki for Girls!

By Cullen McGough on June 25, 2019

With the start of the summer camp season, we are excited to formally announce Emily Bell-Hoerth in her new role as the Director of Camp Chewonki for Girls. Emily had previously worked as the director of the 10-day girls’ program at Debsconeag Lake, and will now be overseeing all girls’ residential and wilderness trip programs…

Meet Robert Gustov Chewonki

By Cullen McGough on June 16, 2019