Chewonki Foundation
Education Administration ProgramsMaine, United States51-200 Employees
Chewonki Foundation is a mid-sized nonprofit based in Wiscasset, Maine, that operates a year-round environmental education center on the coast. Its programs include summer camps, wilderness trips, a high school semester, and school-year offerings for learners of all ages, emphasizing outdoor and environmental education. The foundation also owns and manages several parcels and islands in Maine to support its activities and conservation goals, including Chewonki's Big Eddy Campground and Debsconeag Wilderness Camps. Its work targets students and families seeking hands-on outdoor learning and long-term environmental programming. In 2024, Chewonki named Nancy Kennedy as president, reflecting a leadership transition within the organization.