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Bringing the Mountain to Chewonki

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Step through the double doors of Chewonki’s Center of Environmental Education and follow the trail markers to Katahdin. Katahdin: Maine’s highest mountain! It is the subject of legends among generations of native peoples and Chewonki folk. Thanks to Gordon Hall III (Boys Camp staff 1951-1953; Chewonki trustee 1972-present; chair of the board 1997-2004; past participant… 

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Chewonki

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When Chewonki became a non-profit in 1962, a charitable purpose became an essential piece of our organizational DNA. Since that time, we have served participants across an increasingly broad range of identities, backgrounds, and experience. Camp Chewonki welcomes campers from more than 15 nations each summer, Maine Coast Semester typically has students from more than… 

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They Took To the Woods

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Last month, students in grades 5/6/7 at the Elementary School at Chewonki celebrated the approaching end of the school year with a four-day trip to Chewonki’s wilderness outpost on Fourth Debsconeag Lake, deep in the heart of Maine’s North Woods. The students traveled five hours north with their teacher Kat Cassidy and Chewonki outdoor educator… 

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Animal Adventures at Chewonki

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Chewonki Foundation has announced the start of a new 5-part series of “Animal Adventures,” providing hands-on learning for kids and adults of all ages. The monthly program features live animals, fossils, skeletons and a wide collection of touchable natural history exhibits. “I’m really excited to be offering some of our wildlife presentations here at Chewonki,”… 

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Hut, Hut, Hike! (or Ski?)

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New Partnership with Maine Huts & Trails Brings Benefits to Both Teams Chewonki is proud to announce a new partnership with Maine Huts & Trails,  a Maine-based nonprofit with four backcountry lodges connected by an 80-mile trail network suitable for hiking, snowshoeing or skiing in Maine’s Western Mountains region.  Four of our Outdoor Classroom instructors,… 

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12 Chewonki Stories You Can’t Miss from 2017

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As we count down to the last day of the year, here’s 12 of our favorite memories from 2017: Did you have an amazing Chewonki moment we missed? Let us know! Email alumni@chewonki.org or visit our Facebook page. We might include your tale in next year’s Chronicle!
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Chewonki Holiday Sale for Friends & Family

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Need that perfect something for that perfect someone? For one week only (now until Friday, Dec. 15), we’re having a sale on all Chewonki store merchandise: 10% off all items! Use the discount code: CHEWONKI at checkout to receive 10% off! Shop Now We have all kinds of new and classic Chewonki gear: Hats (four… 

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Debsoneag Lake, Awake Awake!

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Emily, one of our counselors up at Debsconeag Lake wrote this song yesterday, and we sang it at campfire that evening. It sounds even more beautiful than it reads… In the shadow of Katahdin Shining waters flow A home for those who love adventure A place for us to grow A lake to paddle, swim,… 

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The 2017 Chewonki Chronicle is Now Available

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The spring 2017 edition of The Chronicle, our alumni magazine has arrived! Download the Chronicle: If you would like to request a print copy of The Chronicle, please contact alumni@chewonki.org. Table of Contents: p. 2 News p. 6 Susan Feibelman p. 9 Value of Studying History p. 10 Up for the Challenge p. 12 Backcountry… 

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