Hiking and Backpacking

Hiking and Backpacking have been central to the Kabeyun program since its beginning. The White Mountains of New Hampshire and Maine offer some of the most beautiful mountains in the world and Kabeyun trips travel far and wide following their trails. Backpacking trips sometimes head to the Green Mountains of Vermont or the Adirondacks of New York as well. Groups are small - six boys and two trip leaders - and travel in our camp vans.

Each week there are trips for every level of experience and ability, from one to six days long. Our trips department is stocked with tents, stoves, packs, sleeping pads and all the food required to fulfill the boys' gustatory needs. The only equipment of his own a boy needs to bring is a sleeping bag and a sturdy pair of hiking shoes.

Trip leaders are certified in Wilderness First-Aid as a minimum (an intensive two-day course), but some have been certified as Wilderness First Responders (a nine-day course) and even Wilderness EMTs. Each trip leader is also a Red Cross certified lifeguard.

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Parents Love It!

“Watching Dan in the play and knowing the history of his trying out and then his desire to drop out, followed by your keeping him engaged and committed, was awesome. He did an amazing job on stage Saturday night and when I looked into his eyes later that night - he knew. He knew he had accomplished something incredible.

Nick's three summers with you were extremely important to him. His camp photos are up on the wall in his bedroom and on the kitchen refrigerator. He wears the hats he crocheted with pride. Then he surprised all of us by running for student council this fall - becoming Vice-President - and showing the kind of leadership ability that I believe Kabeyun helped to foster.”


You can read what other parents are saying about Kabeyun here.

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Dates to Remember

2010 Instructor Training Workshops
June 3 - June 17

2010 Sessions
Half Summer I: June 26 - July 24
Half Summer II: July 25 -  August 22
The Summer: June 26 -  August 22
Extended Stay: June 26 -  August 14
Intern: June 25 -  August 14
Introductory: July 25 -  August 14

2010 Family Camp
August 25 - September 6

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Returning staff members must fill out a new employment application. 

If you are new to Kabeyun, please look closely at the website to determine whether Kabeyun is a good match for you. Then check out the Work With Us page and fill out an application.  A personal interview with the director is a must.

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winter (603) 746-3485

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Kabeyun
PO Box 325
Alton Bay, New Hampshire 03810

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