At Kabeyun, we don't post daily photos for parents to scroll through while their camper is away. No Instagram feed, no parent portal updates pushed out every afternoon. It's a deliberate choice we made nearly 20 years ago and, believe it or not, most of our families come to appreciate it.

For campers, whitewater kayaking begins without any whitewater at all, in the sheltered Small Cove. It’s where we start small, learning to keep our boat straight and trying our first rolls, where the foundation is built for everything to come. Kayaking as an activity at Kabeyun began much the same way.

As we prepare for this coming summer, I am so incredibly excited to meet all the new members of the Kabeyun community who will get to experience this place for the first time in 2025, and to see again all those will be renewing their connection to camp this year, be it as a returning camper or counselor, at Family Camp, or by joining us at one of our regional alumni events.

Kabeyun is saddened to announce the death of Bill French, a pillar of our community whose impact on camp cannot be overstated. Bill passed away on February 10, 2025, in Cambridge, MA, after a series of illnesses. He was 83.

Some of the most meaningful growth we experience at camp comes from enduring periods of discomfort, whether that’s getting on stage with a serious case of jitters, jumping in a cold lake for a morning swim lesson, or hiking farther than you thought you ever could. This applies to cabin life, too.

Meet Jason Knight. He's helping develop the next generation of Kabeyun counselors. In 2023, he'll be back to lead a small group of 16 year-olds through our counseling intern program.

Have you checked out the photos from our most recent camp sessions yet? It is an amazing collection of images that capture something special about the opportunities Kabeyun provides, and the overarching opportunity for each camper to “choose your own adventure.”

Summer camp provides a screen-free summer experience where children can go on adventures, learn in nature’s classroom, and make life-long friends. At Kabeyun, boys grow in social maturity and emotional intelligence. What are the specific psychological benefits of sending your son to an overnight camp? Here are four we have observed.