Life-Changing Learning in Nature
Ages 8-18
Life-Changing Learning in Nature
Ages 8-18
Our Values
Community
From stories around the campfire to sunset paddles along the shore, we build our summer camp community to share the challenges and fun as a team. Campers return summer after summer to reunite with old friends and dive into the next adventure. At Chewonki, we expect every member of the community to contribute with an “all hands on deck” attitude.
Self-Discovery
There are few things in life that help build character and self-awareness like life at summer camp. We work with our campers to embrace authenticity, develop new skills, take a break from the ordinary and reflect on who they are, and what they want to be. Camp is a wonderful chance to grow and discover new interests with the guidance of excellent role models and compassionate counselors.
Embracing the Natural World
Unplugging from the pace of modern life has become increasingly rare for kids. Time away at overnight camp allows for simple living and nearly every waking moment outdoors in the natural world. Camp Chewonki is founded on a love for ecology, wildlife, and learning about the relationship between humans and the world around us.
Upcoming Events:
Select a backcountry adventure you'll never forget!
Loons:
Beginner Trips
(Completing Grades 8-9)
Canada Geese:
Intermediate Trips
(Completing Grades 9-11)
Leaders-In-Training (Completing Grades 10-11)
Latest News
Camp Chewonki Meet-Ups!
The Camp Chewonki team is hosting two Camp Meet-ups for returning families, prospective families, alumni, and recent Summer staff. If
Alumni & Friends Sheep Pelt 2024 Giveaway
Ewes flash: we’re giving away 12 warm, fuzzy Chewonki sheep pelts to our alumni & friends on Wednesday, November 30. Wool you enter? We’ll sheep, oops, we mean “ship” pelts to winners, free of charge, anywhere in North America.
Autumn Update!
Hello Camp Chewonki Families, It’s hard to believe that September is almost over and autumn is officially upon us. The
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
From Owlympics to Starch Madness, We Make Our Own Fun!
Hello camp families, The start of Second Session has flown by- somehow we have ten full days of camp left this
Session 2 Update
We’re almost a week into Second Session and it has been jam-packed! We’ve had four regular activity days and a Chewonki
