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Academics Our Approach Semester Schedule Place-based Curriculum Human Ecology Natural History and Ecology of the Maine Coast Literaturethe Land History and Social Sciences Mathematics World Languages Environmental Issues World Religions and the Wilderness Artthe Natural World Co-Curricular Courses Our Goals for Graduates Faculty and Staff Academic Profile College Counseling Request Your Transcript Outdoor Program Outdoors Living Skills Backcountry Expeditions Outdoor Leadership Weekend Solos Student Life A Day in the Life Campus Cabin Life Work Program Weekends FarmFood Health Center Blog: To The Point Semester 72 News Semester 71 News Semester 69 News Semester 68 News Semester 67 News Semester 66 News Semester 65 News Semester 64 News Semester 63 News Semester 62 News Admissions Start or Resume Your Application Application Checklist Virtual Admissions Center TuitionFinancial Aid Scholarship for Maine Students Admissions Events Contact Admissions Visit Campus FAQ Participant Guidelines and Policies Essential Eligibility Criteria Our Non-Discrimination Policy Our Privacy Policy Maine Coast Semester Viewbook For Accepted Students COVID-19 Health and Safety Updates Communication Updates Academic Calendar Course Registration Forms Pre-Semester Required Reading Student Guides and Resources About About Chewonki Foundation Our Mission Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employment Opportunities Independent Schools Fellowship Program Giving Alumni Gifts and Apparel Academics Our Approach Semester Schedule Place-based Curriculum Human Ecology Natural History and Ecology of the Maine Coast Literaturethe Land History and Social Sciences Mathematics World Languages Environmental Issues World Religions and the Wilderness Artthe Natural World Co-Curricular Courses Our Goals for Graduates Faculty and Staff Academic Profile College Counseling Request Your Transcript Outdoor Program Outdoors Living Skills Backcountry Expeditions Outdoor Leadership Weekend Solos Student Life A Day in the Life Campus Cabin Life Work Program Weekends FarmFood Health Center Blog: To The Point Semester 72 News Semester 71 News Semester 69 News Semester 68 News Semester 67 News Semester 66 News Semester 65 News Semester 64 News Semester 63 News Semester 62 News Admissions Start or Resume Your Application Application Checklist Virtual Admissions Center TuitionFinancial Aid Scholarship for Maine Students Admissions Events Contact Admissions Visit Campus FAQ Participant Guidelines and Policies Essential Eligibility Criteria Our Non-Discrimination Policy Our Privacy Policy Maine Coast Semester Viewbook For Accepted Students COVID-19 Health and Safety Updates Communication Updates Academic Calendar Course Registration Forms Pre-Semester Required Reading Student Guides and Resources About About Chewonki Foundation Our Mission Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employment Opportunities Independent Schools Fellowship Program Giving Alumni Gifts and Apparel Search Life-Changing Learning in Nature For High School Juniors and Seniors Request Info Apply Now Why Choose Maine Coast Semester? Maine Coast Semester offers a unique, four-month educational program that takes students out of the traditional classroom and into a hands-on, experiential learning environment. Our program includes backcountry adventures, science field labs, and daily opportunities to learn about sustainable living. Graduates often describe Maine Coast Semester as the place where I learned how to make a difference in the world.” During the semester, students participate in rigorous and relevant academic classes, and interact with a diverse group of peers and educators from across the country. The natural landscapes of Maine, including rocky shores, salt marshes, boreal forests, and sandy beaches, serve as the primary setting for this educational experience. Students also have the opportunity to become part of a close-knit community, where we work collaboratively on tasks such as farming, wood splitting, and other responsibilities that are crucial to the functioning of the group. Maine Coast Semester is the perfect choice for students looking for a unique and meaningful educational experience that will prepare them for college and well beyond. With our emphasis on hands-on, experiential learning, you will gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to make a positive and lasting impact on the world. Explore the Viewbook What's so unique about a Maine Coast Semester experience? The Coast of Maine Over 400 unspoiled acres on the Maine Coast are yours for inspiration, education, and exploration, whether you’re modeling tidal changes, designing energy-friendly buildings, or hiking our network of trails. Learn More The Academics With a 3:1 student-faculty ratio, a rigorous curriculum, and the natural world as a laboratory, Maine Coast Semester challenges you to break through classroom walls and not just learn, but do. Learn More The Backcountry Not every classroom is in a room. You’ll learn life-long skills to hike, paddle, camp, and explore the natural world. Learn More The Farm Put your head, heart, and hands to work growing and harvesting food and caring for livestock on our sustainable, working organic farm. You won’t just learn about sustainability, you’ll live it. Learn More You should go! I learned what a positive and inclusive community really is, and I gained a much deeper appreciation for the natural world. I pushed myself academically through the small class sizes and hands-on learning.” 10 years later... …I am continually discovering new things about myself that I can trace back to Chewonki. It has been a hugely transformational experience, and not just in the short term.” I was challenged... …academically, socially, and my world-view grew. I made lifelong friends who I am still in touch with, and I carry the memories and lessons from my time at Maine Coast Semester with me every day.” My semester experience... …was formative in my college choice, and my path as an educator. It was one of the single most impactful experiences in my life, and has inspired me to create and build community where I go.” What Maine Coast Semester Alumni Have to Say! Upcoming Events May 25. – Open House August 24. – Open House October 26 – Chewonki Homecoming Day! To the Point Our Student Blog Wood Cove The residents of the van squished behind a row of skis, sleds, poles, and bags, ready to take on the … 5 Things I will never forget about Chewonki Polar Plunges – My alarm goes off and I realize it’s 6:45 AM, a bright and early start to my … Total Eclipse of the Sun It was electric. The most exhilarating atmosphere. It felt as if the world itself stopped in anticipation of this unearthly … The Chewonki Lambcam is back! Welcome to our next Director of Maine Coast Semester, Sarah Rebick! Dear Chewonki Community, I am pleased to announce that Sarah Rebick has been unanimously chosen by our search committee and … A Walk in the Woods Since being at Chewonki, one of my favorite things to do is go on walks with my friends or by … Birding Field Lab Every week, as part of our science class, we spend an afternoon doing a field lab. We pile into the … Connected by Creativity ‘Twas the night before classes started and stress was high. Semester 72 had been at Chewonki for three days and … Request Info Apply Now Pages Academics Our Approach Semester Schedule Place-Based Curriculum Our Goals for Graduates FacultyStaff Academic Profile College Counseling Pages Outdoor Program Outdoor Living Skills Backcountry Expeditions Outdoor Leadership Weekend Solos Pages Student Life A Day in the Life Campus Cabin Life Work Program Weekends FarmFood Health Center Blog: To The Point Pages Admissions Schools We Visit Maine Coast Semester Viewbook Virtual Admissions Center Start or Resume Your Application Application Checklist TuitionFinancial Aid Scholarship for Maine Students Contact...