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Debsoneag Lake, Awake Awake!

By Nancy Kennedy on July 31, 2017

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,…

The 2017 Chewonki Chronicle is Now Available

By Cullen McGough on June 26, 2017

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…

Wilderness Trip Training: the rough and the ready get rolling

By Anne Leslie on June 26, 2017

Two weeks before the first students set foot on Chewonki Neck for the summer, 46 energetic, eager young men and women arrive to kick off the season with staff training. Twenty-seven of them will lead backpacking, canoeing, whitewater kayaking, and sea kayaking expeditions for Chewonki Wilderness Trips this summer. Nine are Boys Camp counselors who…

New Alumni Film: 100 Years of Learning Outdoors

By Cullen McGough on June 3, 2017

Months in the making and starring a cast of thousands, Chewonki, 100 Years of Learning Outdoors is a wonderful collection of memories and moments from the past century at Chewonki. This film was created thanks to the volunteer effort of Gilbert Hammer, and captures a small piece of the spirit and joy so many have experienced here at Chewonki….

In Maine, Spring Showers Bring Roaring Rivers

By Anne Leslie on May 17, 2017

Heavy rains this spring have sent Maine rivers in the North Woods bounding over their banks. That includes the West Branch of the Penobscot, on which Chewonki’s Big Eddy Cabins and Campground are located. Site Manager Don Lamson and Assistant Manager Sarah Sindo, a photographer, made a visit to Big Eddy in early May and…

Waiting for ice out!

By Greg Shute on April 27, 2017

Winter is still holding on in the Debsconeag region. Normally our staff would be heading in this week to open up camp. The snow has melted quite a bit this past week and we hope to be able to drive in by May 7th. We will be opening for the season May 16th!

Meet Andy Williams

By Cullen McGough on April 10, 2017

Chewonki is pleased to welcome Andy Williams back in the position of seasonal manager at Debsconeag Lake Wilderness Camps. “We are thrilled to have Andy back the on the team at Debsconeag,” said president Willard Morgan. “Andy has a rich background in outdoor leadership and a passion for providing outdoor experiences to families.” Andy comes to…