Maine's forests, freshwater rivers, mountains, and rocky coastline are the classrooms at Chewonki
There’s just something about Maine, a state of independent people, authentic character, and extraordinary beauty. It is one of the last truly undeveloped parts of the United States. Over 80 percent of the state is forested and there are 3,478 miles of tidal coastline. Chewonki students live and learn on a 400-acre peninsula with 3.5 miles of rocky shoreline, a small horse-powered farm, and 5 miles of trails.
Academics
At the heart of Maine Coast Semester is a challenging academic program for students who love learning. Our classes require commitment, curiosity, participation, and a great sense of adventure. We ...
Student Life
Being an Intentional Community Both on campus and out in the world, through their academics and recreational activities, Maine Coast Semester students learn to function as part of something bigger ...
Outdoor Program
There are three major outdoor experiences (“peaks”) throughout the semester: Backcountry Expeditions, Outdoor Leadership Weekend, and Solos. During backcountry expeditions in the fall semester, students spend five days canoeing, backpacking, ...
To the Point
Our Student Blog
Let the Sunshine In! Announcing the Launch of our New Agrivoltaic Solar Array
Wiscasset, Maine. The landscape of the Chewonki’s Eastside pasture has taken a brilliant new turn. Chewonki Foundation is thrilled to ...
A farewell to Sarah Rebick
Today is the last day of Sarah Rebick’s official duties as director of Maine Coast Semester, and I hope you ...
Maine Youth Environmental Leader Scholarship
We are excited to announce that the Maine Youth Environmental Leader Scholarship for 2026-2027 at Maine Coast Semester is now ...
Chewonki: What I Didn’t Expect
Though I often go back and forth between being a Type A or a Type B person, when it came ...
The Songs of Semester 76
During the first week-ish of the semester, we quickly realized the musical talent of our semester. People would gather around ...
The Empowerment of Education
Chewonki is a place for those who are inspired, motivated, and want to learn. This community cultivates healthy learning processes, ...
The “Loudest” Quiet: Wellbeing at Maine Coast Semester
Taking care of your physical and mental wellbeing at Maine Coast Semester As a competitive club swimmer, I was ...
The Place Where You Learn to Love School
Growing up, I was always someone that adored learning and school. New subjects invigorated me and I was so motivated ...