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Zulu200 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 …
Refugia: Outdoor Learning Endures
In the days before welcoming Semester 65, Julie Barnes, our Dean of Students, sent out a message which resonated deeply …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
Step by Step: Building Anti-Racist Culture at Chewonki
Our entire staff recently participated in an anti-racism training facilitated by Martha Haakmat of Haakmat Consulting and Alissa Schwartz of …
Alumna Talks Wealth, Class Privilege, and Chewonki
Olivia Woollam, an alumna of Semester 38, is using her class privilege to support the redistribution of power and resources …
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 …
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 …
Cooking for our Community
Fresh food is central to the Chewonki experience – students and campers help our farm team generate nearly 1/3 of …
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 …
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 …
#bipocatchewonki
We are grateful for the courage and clarity of thought expressed by many individuals who have recently chosen to share …
From Residential to Remote – A Story of Academic Adaptation
The abrupt, nationwide shift to remote learning this spring was more than unexpected, it was stunning. But perhaps we shouldn’t …
Viral Volunteerism – Young Alumnus Responds to Pandemic
High schoolers who attend Maine Coast Semester are adventurous, hard-working, and community-oriented, and we are often inspired by their work …
An Anti-Racism Message to the Chewonki Community
The death of George Floyd under the knee of a white police officer, recorded for nearly nine horrifying minutes, opened …
Celebrating Semester 64: Growth, Grit, and Graduation!
A HUGE congratulations to Semester 64 students, who graduated last Friday in a virtual ceremony. Semester 64 will go down …
Our 2019 Annual Report
“Next normal” is a phrase I am seeing, and now beginning to use, to describe how we’re redefining our everyday …
In Stitches: Semester 64’s Crafty Way to Unwind!
My great-aunt taught me how to knit when I was younger, but I’d long since forgotten. She’s the crafty type, …
