Maine Northwoods Canoeing Trip

For Grades 8-10

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Maine Northwoods Canoeing Trip

Let's go explore the northern rivers of Maine!

Beautiful lakes, free flowing whitewater and bountiful wildlife make for an incredible 2-week experience on waterways that have been used for millennia by the Indigenous Wabanaki and are now protected as the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. Our Northwoods Canoe Expedition builds a foundation of skills for canoeing in the backcountry. Paddling in tandem canoes, participants will learn paddling technique, basics of reading moving water, strategies for crossing windy lakes, and will end their trip effortlessly maneuvering their boat. In addition to the paddling experience, the group will become proficient in outdoor living skills such as cooking over a fire, knots, wood processing and more!

Dates and Rates:

2025 Program Dates:

Group A: June 29 – July 12
Group B: July 16 – July 29
Group C: August 3 – August 16

Length: 2 Weeks
Eligible Grades: 8th, 9th, 10th
Group Size: 8 students and 2 trip leaders
Starting Location: Wiscasset Maine
Cost: $4,135

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Our Itinerary:

This adventure begins in the middle of the North Maine Woods on Allagash Lake and works its way north on the Allagash River through lakes, rapids and trails that have been traveled for a countless number of years. The group will paddle the length of the Allagash River to where it connects with the St John River near the Canadian Border. Highlights include paddling Chase Rapids, incredible campsites, exploring the old tramway, and sunsets on the many lakes of the waterway.

So many things to see and do!

It’s hard to pack all the excitement of a Chewonki experience into a short webpage, so we encourage you to reach out to our team for a phone call, or to schedule a tour in the off season.

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Maine Northwoods Canoeing Trip

For Grades 8-10

Let's go explore the northern rivers of Maine!

Dates and Rates:

Our Itinerary:

So many things to see and do!

Countdown to Camp Chewonki!

Questions? Please Contact Us!

Essential Eligibility Information

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