Remembering Dan Carpenter Sr.’36
It is with great sadness that we announce Dan Carpenter Sr.’s (’36) passing on August 21, 2013. His son, Dan Jr., writes, “Even at 91 years old, his loss was sudden and unexpected. His body simply wore out, but his spirit and love for his family remained steadfast right until the end.” Dan devoted 34 […]
Songadeewin Director on Vermont Public Radio
Ellen Flight, Director of Songadeewin and President of the Vermont Camping Association, joined Jane Lindholm on the Vermont Edition of Vermont Public Radio to discuss summer camp traditions, lessons, and adventures. Listen to the show and share your experience at one of Keewaydin’s camps!
Advice For A “Homesick” Parent
A recent article in The Atlantic gives some wonderful advice for parents who are feeling “homesick” for their child. A Summer Camp Lesson: Good-bye, and Go Away, Thank You Very Much Dropping a kid off for camp can test a parent’s resolve. But standing back to let a child develop autonomy is one of […]
Passage into Manhood
Passage into Manhood By Michael Thompson | July 26, 2005 As printed in The Boston Globe, July 26, 2005. Re-printed with permission from the author. THE BOY sitting next to me on the plane from Toronto to North Bay was 17 years old, a rising high school senior with a slight beard. He had the misfortune […]
Thank You!
A BIG Thank You to All Who Supported KEEC’s Spaghetti Dinner!
The Excellence School Featured on 60 Minutes
Keewaydin Camps Partner with the Excellence School The Excellence Boys Charter School of Brooklyn was recently featured in a 60 Minutes story about the Robin Hood Foundation of New York. Keewaydin connected with the school in 2012, enabling two scholars to attend Keewaydin Temagami last summer. Those boys’ experience, combined with a presentation by camp […]
50 Things To Do Before You’re 11 3/4
There is nothing quite like getting outside after a long winter; the sun on your shoulders, the smell of freshly cut grass, the sound of birds singing. The British National Trust recently came out with a list of 50 Things To Do Before You’re 11 3/4. This list of family fun adventures is completely Keewaydin approved […]
Earth Day Will Help Your Health
Celebrate Earth Day Everyday! Recently a number of articles have surfaced publicizing research that indicates cognitive, physical and emotional advantages to spending time immersed in nature. Admittedly, it can be challenging to get outdoors everyday and perhaps sending your children out the back door is a thing of the past, with encroaching roads, disease carrying […]
Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit Vermont Schools
KEEC Style Spaghetti Dinner! All are welcome, proceeds go to offsetting the cost of KEEC for Vermont schools!
12 Tips For Parents Sending Their Child To Camp
Inspired by a recent article in Parent Magazine, these are 12 tips designed to help parents and their child prepare for the summer at one of Keewaydin’s camps. 1. Follow the Packing List This is pretty easy. The camp Directors have prepared a comprehensive packing list for your review. Study the list carefully to make […]
