Annual Report

Thanks to the generosity of the camp community, Kabeyun is moving forward with two major capital projects funded by the Second Century Campaign: rebuilding all of camp’s docks and courts for racket sports. Demolition and construction are scheduled to begin just after Labor Day 2026, with the goal of completing both projects before campers arrive in June 2027. “Our priority…

Margins of error. Heuristic traps. Pre-mortem. Plan B. These are concepts high-altitude mountain guides use when leading clients through consequential terrain, and thanks to Sam Dyer, they are now part of the vocabulary at Kabeyun. As Head of Trips since 2023, Sam draws on his training with the American Mountain Guides Association and his year-round guiding career to help Kabeyun…

In 2024 and 2025, Kabeyun welcomed five new members to the Porter Foundation Board of Trustees. Composed of Kabeyun alumni, families, and friends, the all-volunteer board helps provide strategic planning and oversight. Each trustee has a deep, personal connection to camp and is committed to providing the best possible program for campers and their families. Alex Arensberg Alex spent 11…

Camp Play Kabeyun staged two original plays in 2025, both written by drama counselor Twan Baart and workshopped by campers. Each play was set at a fictionalized version of Kabeyun. In Session 1, the “Legacy of the Mongoose” followed two groups of campers through a series of challenges detailed in a mysterious book. Session 2’s play, titled “The Wizarding World…

In 2025, nearly 30 campers took on the challenge of “swimming Thunderbird,” covering a mile along Winnipesaukee’s shoreline, accompanied by lifeguards in kayaks. Throughout the summer, the swim staff offered five opportunities to attempt Thunderbird, open to campers who had reached a certain level of competency in their swim lessons. Each camper who completed the challenge earned a tagua nut…

When you give to the Annual Fund, your gift has an immediate impact on the Kabeyun experience for all campers and staff. Contributions to the Annual Fund are camp’s second largest source of income, following tuition. Through the Annual Fund, the generosity of our community allows Kabeyun to extend more than $60,000 of tuition assistance each summer, to develop and…

In addition to the centennial, Kabeyun marked another milestone in 2024 with the 50th year of Family Camp! Volunteer organizers and staff members created a few special events, including two banquets, two talent shows, and a slideshow of vintage photos. Chef Mark Robbins and his team cooked celebratory, family-style dinners both Saturday nights while volunteers decorated the dining hall with…