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Why Maine?

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.

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  • Admissions

    Chewonki seeks students who are looking for an exciting and challenging experience, thriving at their own school, and ready to seek new ways of learning for themselves and new ways to contribute to others. Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki is not for everyone. Students who enroll here-–high school juniors from a diverse array of communities…

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  • Student Life

    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 than themselves, contributing their efforts toward a shared goal. Living in a small cabin with other students, planning Saturday night’s entertainment, working together to chop wood and grow and gather…

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  • Academics

    At the heart of Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki is a challenging academic program for students who love learning. Our classes require commitment, curiosity, participation, and a great sense of adventure. We ask students to take ownership of their education and make connections between what they’re learning, what they’re doing, and the kind of life…

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