Chewonki's all-girl wilderness trips are three weeks in length, providing a rare and unique opportunity to explore the natural world in depth, in the company of friends. The first two and last two days are spent in camp, preparing for and debriefing from the journey. The remainder of the trip is spent in the woods and waters of Maine.

For summer 2010, girls have the choice of the following four options: Allagash Canoe (described below), Maine Appalachian Trail Backpack, Penobscot Whitewater Kayak, and Nahmakanta Explorers Multi-element trip.

• Allagash Canoe - Ages 14-16
  This trip is designed specifically for young women who want to challenge themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally. Participants will spend three-weeks canoeing down 150 miles of northern lakes and rivers and experience 500 years of Maine history along the journey. The group will paddle down the West Branch of the Penobscot and then portage their canoes and gear over the height of land that separates the West Branch from the north flowing waters of the Allagash. The trip will finish on the St. John River in the town of St Francis on the Maine, New Brunswick border.
  

  How We Travel
  Camp Chewonki for Girls follows a three-phase model, designed to guide girls through a learning progression with the ultimate goal of self-sufficiency. The three-phase concept -- Training, Main and Final -- is introduced to the girls early on and they demonstrate competencies learned in order to progress through the phases.
  
  A daylong "solo" midway through the journey provides space for deeper contemplation. The group is met by physical, mental and emotional challenges that boost self-confidence as preconceived limits are surpassed.
  
  Along the way, the group is met by Resource Women such as scientists, forest rangers, traditional skills experts, artists and homemakers who are deeply connected to the local landscape. The lessons taught by the Resource Women provide a deeper understanding of the region and offer insights into professional career tracks linked to the natural environment.