Values

Chewonki Values

Personal Growth & Development

At Chewonki, we strive for a relaxed summer camp atmosphere in which campers can grow to know themselves better and realize that they have much to contribute to the happiness of others.

The camp offers the opportunity to develop new skills and interests. Each participant will return home having gained new experiences and substantial personal growth.

We feel that values such as a genuine concern for others, an understanding of the power of integrity, the courage to confront oneself and seek improvement, and a generous curiosity about the natural world are of great importance.

Environmental Ethics & Stewardship

Since the days in the 1930s, when counselors like the famed ornithologist Roger Tory Peterson led Chewonki campers on tramps through marshes and over hills in search of birds, encouraging an interest in natural history has been at the core of all our programs. We are dedicated to teaching young people the value of their heritage of wildlife and unspoiled natural areas. Many campers develop a lifelong interest in stewardship and environmental ethics.

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