Weekends and Events
There are always weekend events planned for students, some student-planned and some faculty-planned. Friday night is study hours, followed by regular check-in time.
Saturday mornings are usually devoted to a group activity, which can include anything from a visit to the Farnsworth Art Museum to Orienteering to community service. Saturday night events are planned in rotation by dish crews, and can involve anything from a contradance to iron chef cookoff to a scavenger hunt.
Sundays are devoted to relaxation in some respects. Brunch isn't until later in the morning (around 10:30 a.m.), and the afternoon is usually free, with an early buffet dinner. Students then go to study hours to prepare for the following school week.
There are some longer overnight trips that Chewonki students participate in. In the fall, there are wilderness trips, and in the spring, there are winter camping trips and canoe trips. Both semesters also participate in "Solos," which are extended stays in specific locations along Chewonki Neck dedicated to self-reflection and personal growth.
Read more about this topic: Maine Coast Semester
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