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.
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
The Search is On!
We are excited to announce the start of our search for the next director of Maine Coast Semester! We are …
A Springtime Swim
I had just gotten back to my cabin after our field lab when suddenly we heard a knock at the …
Going Solo! – 48 Hours on Chewonki Neck
Applying to Maine Coast Semester, I always knew about the iconic Chewonki Solo. Sure, it was 48 hours spent out …
Big Night: A Blog From the Frogs
I came to Maine Coast Semester for many reasons, but amphibians were not one of them. I was oblivious to …
Introducing our 2023 Maine Youth Environmental Leaders Scholars
We are pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the “Maine Youth Environmental Leaders Scholarships (MYELS),” a $15,000 scholarship awarded …
Get Tickets for Homecoming Day, September 16
Pack up your dancing shoes, grab your loved ones, and join us on the stunning coast of Maine this September for a day of rustic fun and celebration!
Outdoor Leadership Weekend!
From Thursday to Sunday last week we had our Outdoor Leadership Weekend, and I was put into the half of …
The Power of the Plunge
On January 29, 2023, day one at Chewonki, I completed my first-ever polar bear plunge. Having only before this day …