A Century of Wilderness Trips
If you ask former Kabeyun trips counselors about their experiences leading wilderness trips, you’ll get an earful, in all the best ways. That’s what I found when I began researching…
If you ask former Kabeyun trips counselors about their experiences leading wilderness trips, you’ll get an earful, in all the best ways. That’s what I found when I began researching…
Thanks to the generosity of the camp community, Kabeyun is moving forward with two major capital projects funded by the Second Century Campaign: rebuilding all of camp’s docks and courts…
Margins of error. Heuristic traps. Pre-mortem. Plan B. These are concepts high-altitude mountain guides use when leading clients through consequential terrain, and thanks to Sam Dyer, they are now part…
In 2024 and 2025, Kabeyun welcomed five new members to the Porter Foundation Board of Trustees. Composed of Kabeyun alumni, families, and friends, the all-volunteer board helps provide strategic planning…
Camp Play Kabeyun staged two original plays in 2025, both written by drama counselor Twan Baart and workshopped by campers. Each play was set at a fictionalized version of Kabeyun….
In 2025, nearly 30 campers took on the challenge of “swimming Thunderbird,” covering a mile along Winnipesaukee’s shoreline, accompanied by lifeguards in kayaks. Throughout the summer, the swim staff offered…
This is the 26th edition of the Log of the West Wind. We love hearing from Kabeyun folks! Please send your news and photos to [email protected] Atticus Borggaard completed the…
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of these Kabeyun folks. Jonathan Belmont (1955–2025) Dr. Jonathan Belmont died at home in Philadelphia in May after a two-year…
When you give to the Annual Fund, your gift has an immediate impact on the Kabeyun experience for all campers and staff. Contributions to the Annual Fund are camp’s second…
In addition to the centennial, Kabeyun marked another milestone in 2024 with the 50th year of Family Camp! Volunteer organizers and staff members created a few special events, including two…