Looking for an adventurous read?
In an age when regions of the Canadian North had hardly been discovered, Prentice G. Downes, a Harvard graduate and a teacher at the Belmont School outside of Boston, chose to travel alone by canoe to explore the Great Barren Lands. Sleeping Island: A Journey to the Edge of the Barrens, originally published in 1943, […]
Calling All Alumni!
What’s New With You? Get married? Have a baby? Graduate? Move to a new state? Took a new job? Got into college or grad-school? Traveled the world? Found an exciting adventure? How are you doing and what have you been up to? You can e-mail your news to abby@keewaydin.org, post it here on our blog, […]
Preserve Classic Keewaydin Country!
Help the people of Lansdowne House on the Attawapiskat River in Ontario preserve the North Country. This film shows how invaluable the river and lands are to not only the people of Landsdowne House, but also to the area’s wildlife. The Ring of Fire is the term for the Chromite deposits that have been discovered […]
July 28, New York Times: Blissfully Lost in the Woods
An op-ed recently appeared in the New York Times that affirms the value of the wilderness (i.e. Keewaydin) experience: Blissfully Lost in the Woods
Expedition 2012’s Return in the Addison Independant
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Keewaydin in the News…April 27
_______________________________________________________________ The CREW OF EXPEDITION 2012 are featured in the Burlington VT weekly Seven Days. SONGADEEWIN is mentioned in the Christian Science Monitor. _______________________________________________________________
Acclaimed Child Psychologist and Keewaydin Alumnus, Michael Thompson ‘61, Pens New Book
Michael Thompson’s new book will be in stores May 1, 2012! Entitled Homesick and Happy: An insightful and powerful look at the magic of summer camp—and why it is so important for children to be away from home . . . if only for a little while, the book includes a chapter, “Passages,” highlighting Keewaydin Temagami’s […]
Tanya McCubbin Hired as New Ojibway Director
After an extensive search and interview process it is a great pleasure to announce Tanya McCubbin has agreed to become the next manager of the Ojibway Lodge. While no one will be able to replicate the leadership, warmth and historical knowledge Sandy Chivers possesses, Tanya will bring her own expertise and familiarity to the job. […]
Expedition 2012 Paddle Out:
It’s official–Expedition 2012 left from Waramaug shore on Sunday, April 8 at 10:00 a.m. It was an amazing send-off with the shoreline filled with well wishers. Award for farthest travel Sunday morning goes to Peggy Breed Marsh, her son and grandson! You can follow the adventure on expedition2012.com.
Oct 24: Keewaydin Service Award Presented to Joe Fogg ’60
Earlier this week, Joe Fogg was presented the 2011 Keewaydin Service Award at the annual New York Keewaydin Alumni Reception. Hosted by Roger Smith Hotel owners Sue II and Jimmy Knowles, the party included a large number of Joe’s family, close friends, the Keewaydin camp directors and the Foundation Board, all on hand to celebrate Joe and […]
