Author Archives: Russ

Make a Difference

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Russ

Since 1982, the Leadership School has impacted communities across the state of Maine in many ways.  Over that time, we have shared important messages like, “I make my life through my choices” with an entire generation.  At Leadership School programs … Continue reading →

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What Feeds Your Fire?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Russ

It was two degrees this morning.  As I filled the wood stove, I thought about how kind the mild winter had been to the woodpile.  In early January, we are barely ¼ of the way through the year’s stash of … Continue reading →

Posted in: All Camps, Leadership School, Veterans' Camp |

To Strive in Emulation of…

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Russ

Since the age of ten I’ve been traveling to Camp Kieve with an overarching goal of completing the final summer’s wilderness adventure. As a 16 year old I would backpack one hundred miles of the Appalachian Trail through the rugged … Continue reading →

Posted in: Camps, Kieve Camp for Boys |

The Leadership School Rolls On

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Russ

The chill in the air heralds the return of back to school traditions for parents, students and teachers – school bus schedules, lunch boxes, afterschool activities, and homework.  For almost 500 Maine students, returning to school this year also meant … Continue reading →

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Kieve Hosts 10th Anniversary 9/11 Camp

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Russ

Kieve-Wavus hosted the 10th Annual Family Camp for families affected by the September 11th tragedies. Individuals and families from a number of FDNY firehouses and Cantor Fitzgerald in New York as well as The Pentagon all arrived at Kieve for … Continue reading →

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Kieve Boys Camp Chapel Talk

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Russ

So many of you already know me, but for those of you who don’t, my name is Nick Stevens and I am a counselor in the JK Courage cabin this session. Unfortunately, I was unable to be at camp for … Continue reading →

Posted in: Kieve Camp for Boys |

Educational Co-Ed Leadership School for Teens:

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Russ

The Leadership School at Camp Kieve in Maine sees it every day: student leadership starts here. As a visiting teacher from northern Maine reflected, “I’ve learned more about my students in our four days at the Leadership School at Kieve … Continue reading →

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Leadership School Builds Leaders

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Russ

This spring, it is especially apparent that while the Leadership School program very directly and profoundly contributes to the lives of the students who we serve, it also reaches far into their communities to create lasting positive impacts whose impact … Continue reading →

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How Wavus Camp for Girls Changed One Camper’s Outlook

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Russ

The following post was written by one of our campers (age 15) from the Wavus Camp for Girls. This I believe  When I think about a belief, I think about something that happened to me that changed my outlook on … Continue reading →

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