Small-group instruction and freedom of choice allows us to focus on the experience of the individual boy, but we also place a high value on encouraging his sense of community. From the cabin group, where he shares living space with nine other boys (four or five for the younger campers), to his participation with the entire camp, he learns what it means to be an important part of something larger than himself.

Cabin groups move through the days like a family group: waking together, working to maintain a clean cabin, regrouping at night after a day of going their separate ways. Additionally, the cabin group spends time together on cabin trips out of camp, evening dips in the lake, a special campfire for s'mores, or planning skits for performance on the Kabeyun stage.

Saturday evenings bring a change in routine for all as we head to the Lodge for talent or music night; cabin skits or a play. These are great times for boys to share talents and laugh together.

Sunday is a "home" day, with no days off for staff, and no trips out of camp. Along with cabin time in the morning and the all-camp activity in the afternoon, we also gather in a community circle at our Pine Point. Here campers and staff take turns leading our thoughts along a particular theme: the value of tolerance, or the importance of accepting new challenges; their love for nature, sailing or rock climbing; how Kabeyun has impacted their lives. The opportunity to share is offered to all and boys feel safe standing before the whole camp to share their thoughts and stories.