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Camp Chewonki

Camp Chewonki · $2,483/week

Camp Chewonki offers wilderness trips, farm and ocean programs, and traditional camp activities for boys and girls on a 400-acre peninsula in Wiscasset, Maine.

▌ Editor's read Camp Chewonki's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. It is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to industry safety and quality standards. The camp has a long history, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2015, and was founded by Clarence Allen. It operates as a nonprofit organization. The program type is overnight, offering wilderness trips, farm, and ocean programs for boys and girls. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Chewonki Foundation' (which includes the camp) show a 4.8-star rating from 161 reviews, with themes often praising the immersive outdoor experiences and knowledgeable staff. Social media handles found are @chewonki for Instagram and 'chewonki' for Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1926100+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 15–17

Camp Chewonki serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in adventure, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1926 (100 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 15–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 485 Chewonki Neck Rd, Wiscasset, ME 04578
  • Cost notes: $7,450 for a 3-week session. Sibling discount available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Chewonki

What ages does Camp Chewonki accept?
Camp Chewonki is open to children ages 15–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp Chewonki cost?
Camp Chewonki publishes $2,483/week for the standard session. $7,450 for a 3-week session. Sibling discount available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Chewonki's hours?
Camp Chewonki runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Camp Chewonki accredited?
Yes — Camp Chewonki is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 100 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp Chewonki?
Camp Chewonki is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 100 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Chewonki provide lunch?
Camp Chewonki does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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