Please note: The specific trip itinerary for each cabin will vary based on weather conditions, river water levels, site availability, and the overall skill level and age range of the group. Here are some example cabin trip adventures:

Puffins get their first taste of outdoor living as we venture out of the cabin and set up tents for a 3-day, 2-night camping experience at one of the eleven group campsites located on Chewonki Neck. Each campsite is situated on a point of land with beautiful views of the saltwater estuary surrounding the Chewonki peninsula. Birdsongs, lapping waves, and a sense of high adventure make this first-time campout perfect for young children. 

Let’s go Canoeing!

To get to our campsite, Puffins and their cabin leaders load their gear into canoes at our waterfront and paddle down Montsweag Creek and around the peninsula until they reach their campsite. We learn the basic paddling strokes, water safety, and play games along the way as we explore the beautiful estuary ecosystem.

New Skills with a Focus on Outdoor Living 

While on our trip, campers learn the basics of outdoor living including fire building, tent set-up, and campfire cooking. We finish each day gathered around the campfire, sharing songs, stories, and reflections of our day.