Camp Kabeyun
Traditional boys' overnight camp on Lake Winnipesaukee offering a wide range of activities and fostering personal...
▌ Editor's read Camp Kabeyun is an ACA accredited overnight camp for boys, with accreditation valid through 2025 according to the ACA search portal. The camp boasts a long history, operating for over 90 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. A notable strength is their staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, which is explicitly mentioned on their 'For Parents' section under 'Staff'. The camp's program emphasizes traditional outdoor activities and skill development, fostering a strong sense of community. While the website details staff qualifications and training, specific language regarding background checks for all staff was not found.
Who thrives here Ages 8–15
Camp Kabeyun is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1936 (90 years)
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–15
- Address: 90 Camp Kabeyun Rd, Alton Bay, NH 03810, USA
- Phone: (603) 875-3060
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Half summer session (4 weeks) is $7415, so cost per week is $1854. The Summer session (8 weeks) is $11,950, so cost per week is $1494.
6 sessions (0 one-week, 6 multi-week blocks), from Jun 29 to Aug 22.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 29 – Jul 25, 2026 · 4 weeks · $7,415
- Session 3 Jun 29 – Aug 22, 2026 · 8 weeks · $13,900
- Session 4 Jun 29 – Aug 16, 2026 · 7 weeks · $12,115
- Session 5 Jun 29 – Jul 12, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,385
- Session 2 Jul 27 – Aug 22, 2026 · 4 weeks · $7,415
- Session 6 Jul 27 – Aug 9, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,385
↗ What parents like
- Tech-free environment
- Choose your own activities
↘ Watch for
- No short sessions for returning campers
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Kabeyun
- What ages does Camp Kabeyun accept?
- Camp Kabeyun is open to children ages 8–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Kabeyun cost?
- Camp Kabeyun publishes $1,854/week for the standard session. Half summer session (4 weeks) is $7415, so cost per week is $1854. The Summer session (8 weeks) is $11,950, so cost per week is $1494. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Kabeyun accredited?
- Yes — Camp Kabeyun is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 90 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Does Camp Kabeyun provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Kabeyun includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Kabeyun with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Kabeyun.
- Camp Kabeyun · Ages 8–16 · $2,125/week
- Camp Kabeyun · Ages 8–16