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Wilderness Trip Training: the rough and the ready get rolling

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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… 

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New Alumni Film: 100 Years of Learning Outdoors

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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…. 

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In Maine, Spring Showers Bring Roaring Rivers

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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… 

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Waiting for ice out!

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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!
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Meet Andy Williams

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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… 

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