As a Chewonki student, you will live on a 400-acre peninsula, exploring rocky intertidal zones, sandy shores, and freshwater streams. You may snowshoe alongside moose tracks, kayak to Hungry Island, hike the Appalachian Trail, or scale Mt. Katahdin. Your eyes will be opened to the ecosystems around you, as you learn to look when you see a bird or flower, tree, or tide pool. You will discover, in the process, that everything is connected, that nothing should be taken for granted.

Chewonki students represent a range of beliefs and backgrounds. That said, all students possess an adventurous spirit and a desire to learn or they wouldn’t be here. You will feel no pressure to fit into a certain mold. Anyone going for a walk, for example, will invite others to come along. Your confidence will grow as you meet new challenges and acquire new skills, while taking a greater and greater interest in your education. Such an environment creates an extraordinary sense of community and spawns friendships that endure long after leaving Chewonki Neck.