Camp Chewonki

Kids at Camp Chewonki in Wiscasset, Maine, are encouraged to unplug from modern life and connect with nature. This is especially easy to do given the surrounding landscapes and the 400-acre saltwater peninsula that comprises Camp Chewonki.

Major highlights include multi-day off-campus expeditions, participation on a working farm, including feeding and caring for animals, and an 18-element challenge course for the adventurous. Expert instruction is provided for outdoor activities, including canoeing, swimming, sailing, backpacking, and archery.

Children who attend can expect to gain valuable life experience. They learn how to become more independent and resilient and develop a spirit of cooperation with nature. Boys and girls ages 8 to 18 can sign up for ten-day and three-week programs. Champ Cheonki provides a summer camp for boys and a separate camp for girls on their campus.