Semester 65

Cabinmates from Orchard Cabin stand together, smiling, before their solos

Moving to Chewonki: My Cabin Family

I remember first hearing our cabin assignments over Zoom, and finding out I was in Orchard cabin with five other …

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Students sit outside for their science class, with cabins in the background

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. …

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Students smile after a muddy field lab at the salt marsh

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 …

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Six students stand facing the camera in front of a beautiful sunset

200 Pounds of Carrots: A Productive Afternoon on the Farm

Classes had finished for the day and I had an hour or so before my chores began. I ran back …

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An English class meets outside while studying the ghazal poetry form

Refugia: Outdoor Learning Endures

In the days before welcoming Semester 65, Julie Barnes, our Dean of Students, sent out a message which resonated deeply …

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Birds in my Binoculars: Science at Maine Coast Semester

Yesterday morning I arrived at the circular patch of grass that has been my science classroom for the last few …

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Barn Check: Forays on the Farm

Last week I had a chore called Barn Check. Barn Check isn’t like a normal chore we have in the …

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A Day in the Life: Polar Bear Plunges and Plenty of Laughter

Polar Bear When my alarm goes off, my eyes open wide. In only 20 minutes, I’ll be jumping into the …

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A Few “Classic Chewonki” Moments

I came to Chewonki expecting full crunchy granola energy. Where everyone would hug trees and talk to the plants and …

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The Beauty of the Backcountry

Fall in Maine is a spectacular sight: forests painted in fiery hues, clear blue skies overhead, and the first hint …

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Moose River Memories: Canoeing with my Cabinmates

The falling leaves of warm colors interrupt the stillness of the Moose River. The water falls off my paddle as …

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Students sit on rocks overlooking Popham Beach

The Fall 2021 – Spring 2022 Application is Now Open

We are pleased to announce our Fall 2021- Spring 2022 application is now available for interested students. You may begin your application at any time, but all materials must be submitted no later than midnight on February 15, 2021.

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Smooth Start for Semester 65

A very warm welcome to the 42 students of Semester 65! They arrived on Wednesday, September 16th, enjoying sunshine and …

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Foggy morning on the farm

A New Year of Learning Begins

Less than one week from today, Chewonki will welcome thirty-four elementary and middle School students to campus for their first …

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Important Update: Delayed Opening for Maine Coast Semester

Dear Families, In recent weeks we have shared a flood of information with you about the opening of school next …

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Cooking for our Community

Fresh food is central to the Chewonki experience – students and campers help our farm team generate nearly 1/3 of …

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Chewonki welcome sign.

Chewonki Schools Phased Reopening Plan

To the Chewonki community, I write today to share information about our return to in-person learning in September 2020. This …

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A Safe Return to School

This Friday, our board of trustees approved a plan to reopen our schools for in-person programming this fall. “Health and …

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