Wellness and Community

Embrace reflection, mindfulness, and exploration in beautiful Mid Coast Maine.

Students standing outside Island Candy Store

Students walking on a trail through the woods

This trip, co-hosted by the Office of Student Wellness, will engage with the topics of wellness and community from multiple perspectives. Students will participate in programming with Assistant Director of Student Wellness Kate Nicholson and engage with local nonprofit organizations doing wellness work, including Harpswell Aging at Home. Accommodations will be in cabins at Bowdoin’s scenic Schiller Coastal Studies Center in Harpswell, with access to trails, the waterfront, and kitchen and shower facilities.

Sample Itinerary

Wednesday, August 26: Depart Bowdoin, get settled at Schiller, and volunteer with a local food bank!

Thursday, August 27: Work with Harpswell Aging at Home on a project to serve their clients and then hear from Kate Nicholson!

Friday, August 28: Hear about different visions of wellness from community partners, relax and swim at Schiller—even do some yoga!

Saturday, August 29: Move out of Schiller and return to Bowdoin!

If you have any questions about the trip or the equipment list, please do not hesitate to contact us at mckeenOtrips@bowdoin.edu.

See packing list.