Before coming to Chewonki, I had heard about a few of the big highlights of the Maine Coast Semester experience like solos, field labs, and working on the farm. Those experiences have been absolutely amazing and have exceeded all of my expectations. But there are so many little things that make the Maine Coast Semester […]
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Life-Changing Learning in Nature
For High School Juniors
Intellectual challenge. Cooperative learning. Unmatched coastline. Discover an education that's more than book-deep.
Priority Deadline: February 15
We are currently accepting applications for our waitlists for Fall 2021 and Spring 2022.
We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis.
We are currently accepting applications for our waitlists for Fall 2021 and Spring 2022.
We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis.
WHY CHOOSE MAINE COAST SEMESTER AT CHEWONKI?
Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki provides ambitious high school juniors the opportunity to hone their critical thinking through the immersive scientific study of coastal ecology, place-based curriculum, and liberal arts. Our students develop a robust set of outdoor skills that build character and confidence that heightens their appreciation for the natural world. For over 30 years, Maine Coast Semester students have gone on to achieve success in college and beyond as independent thinkers with broad perspectives enabling them to make an impact through thoughtful collaboration and leadership in our complex world.
THE
COAST OF MAINE
Over 400 unspoiled acres on the Maine Coast are yours for inspiration, education, and exploration, whether you’re modeling tidal changes, designing energy-friendly buildings, or hiking our network of trails.
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ACADEMICS
With a 3:1 student-faculty ratio, a rigorous curriculum, and the natural world as a laboratory, Maine Coast Semester challenges you to break through classroom walls and not just learn, but do.
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Not every classroom is in a room. You'll learn life-long skills to hike, paddle, camp, and explore the natural world.
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FARM
Put your head, heart, and hands to work growing and harvesting food and caring for livestock on our sustainable, working organic farm. You won’t just learn about sustainability, you’ll live it.
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Our student blog
The Little Things I’ll Never Forget
Pemaquid Point: The Fifth Field Lab
I’m on Thursday field lab, and while that might not mean a lot to you, to us that means chaos. Field lab is a part of our Natural History class (affectionately called “Natty His” here). Every Tuesday or Thursday, half of the semester leaves Chewonki to explore an ecosystem and gain a greater understanding of it. […]
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Saturday Mornings On The Water
It was a crisp, sunny morning in late April when I first set out in a canoe. I had gotten up at 5 am to watch the sunrise with a group for my friend’s birthday, so the energy was positive. I was, however, slightly apprehensive. This was my first time ever canoeing, and I had […]
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