"I chose it. I tried it. I love it." And parents agree. At each season's end, letters from home prove that Kabeyun achieves its goals.

Kabeyun is really a special place. I did not go to camp as a kid, but if I had I would have wanted the Kabeyun experience.

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.

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.

Oliver is having the most awesome school year ever! He has matured so much and we attribute much of his success to his Kabeyun experience. He is really conscious this year of who he is and how he impacts others around him. He also takes himself less seriously and is much quicker to laugh off mistakes and take life in stride. The best and most heart warming part is he has really begun to understand the importance of developing friendships.

Camp has taught Daniel that he "can do" and it taught me that I can "let go" and let him find himself. He is more confident and happier than he has been in many years.

When Lucas is at Kabeyun I feel like I'm being a good parent every day.

Nicholas thrives in a place like Kabeyun. This is what I expected, and I could not be more delighted tahn I am with how things turned out.

He came home a foot taller physically and emotionally. What a wonderful gem Kabeyun is!

We were hoping for a successful camp experience, with positive peer relationships, fun activities and improved self-esteem. What we found at Kabeyun was a camp family. People who truly took the time to really get to know him and appreciate him unconditionally… the benefits will last a lifetime.

…it seems like the perfect place for him to grow and feel home away from home.

One of the three greatest forces in our son's life, second only to family. We are grateful every day for the skill and confidence he developed at Kabeyun.