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
Beyond the coup system: Kicker editor, Kyle Sauer, reflects on the value of earning coups and doing things for the sake of merely doing them.
PERSONAL COUP by Kyle Sauer Ah, the Keewaydin Coup system. With two weeks into the summer, it’s in full swing. Next to our names, those flat little trophies are being lick’d and stick’d for all of history to see what we’ve accomplished during the summer of 2012. And they’re more than just a square of […]
Expedition 2012’s Return in the Addison Independant
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Remembering Tony Schulte ’40
Dear Keewaydineesi, It is with great sadness that I bring you the news of Tony Schulte’s (’40) passing at the age of 82. He died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 17 at his summer lake home in Maine. Tony was a camper at Dunmore from 1940-1944. He maintained close ties to Keewaydin throughout his life, sending […]
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. […]
Remembering Dick Harter:
Songadeewin and Keewaydin legend, Dick Harter, died on Monday, March 12 at the age of 81. His father, “Doc” Harter, was the original owner and Director of Songadeewin on Lake Willoughby in Vermont. Dick was a camper at Dunmore from 1941-1944, including one summer in Cabin 1 with Waboos Hare. In addition to being a […]
Expedition 2012 in the news!
The January edition of Canoe and Kayak magazine has an article about Expedition 2012 and the canoe building process. Check it out! https://expedition2012.com/media
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 […]
