I remember first hearing our cabin assignments over Zoom, and finding out I was in Orchard cabin with five other girls. In our first meetings together I thought to myself, can this really work? We were all strangers with life experiences that were so vastly different. I wondered how we would ever go from strangers […]
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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 Fall 2021 and Spring 2022.
We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2021 and Spring 2022.
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
Moving to Chewonki: My Cabin Family
Solos: Reflecting on Semester 65
This weekend before Halloween, the whole of our semester gathered. We all sat on Orchard field in the dimming sunlight. We circled together as cabin units, and the faculty formed a circle to hug our own. Theirs was large and loose, while we held a brittle tension among us. I got to look around at […]
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A Memorable, Muddy Science Field Lab
October 26th – a day for the books. It was a cool and sunny day, with scattered showers throughout. It felt as a normal day would, but little did I know I was in for a surprising treat. We had finished our morning classes and were gearing up for our small journey to Spartina point, […]
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