Kabeyun’s waterfront director, Eliot Golding, is adding a crucial new role to his portfolio this summer: coordinating camp’s re-accreditation process with the American Camp Association. The ACA calls accreditation “a voluntary commitment by camps to the highest standards of health, safety, and program quality,” and a way “to assist the public in selecting camps that meet industry-accepted and government-recognized standards.”

When I stroll through camp at different times of year, whether camp is in full swing and echoing with sounds of adventure and play or in the quiet of winter, I marvel at the history in every tree, cabin, and unique feature. While so many aspects of life feel recent and temporary, everything at Kabeyun breathes permanence, as if it has been here forever and I am only the latest visitor, preceded and to be followed by those with their own stories.

It is always an exciting day for Kabeyun and boys summer camps nearby when “ice out” is declared on Lake Winnipesaukee. “Ice out” is that moment when the ice that has covered the lake all winter breaks up enough for the M/S Mount Washington to safely cruise among its ports in Alton Bay, Center Harbor, Weirs Beach, Meredith, and Wolfeboro. It is a sure sign of spring,...

A boys summer camp is an exciting, and often life-changing, adventure that can reinforce self-confidence and individuality. There are many psychological benefits to sending your son to an overnight summer camp, and every parent wants what is best for their son. Boys need to learn how to form quality habits and problem-solving skills, and summer camp is a great place to do it. 

Parents who attended overnight camps in New England as a child often can’t wait for their own children to experience camp themselves. Camp is a great time for kids to learn and try new things. It is also the optimal opportunity to make new friends and develop life-long skills. Camp is also full of fun activities that your child will get to pick and choose from, including canoeing,...

One key factor parents should consider when researching overnight camps in New England is the qualifications of camp counselors and directors. This is important because these individuals will be responsible for your child while they are at camp. So, what makes a good camp counselor? Here are 5 qualities of a good camp counselor. Initiative It is crucial that counselors take...