I attended Keewaydin when I was 16 and being from Texas, Canada seemed like a far away place. That first summer as the guide’s bowman of Section C we set off. I didn’t know it then but I would return for five more summers as an assistant guide and guide for the rest of my years at Keewaydin. After paddling 800 miles that first summer, it set a standard for endurance and adventure that I have profited from and enjoyed for the rest of my life. I am 62 today and my son is headed for his summer at Keewaydin in 30 days. We have had great time working together to get ready and he is getting more excited to go as each day passes. We went down the Grand Canyon together last summer. One of the guests asked the guide what’s it like and is it hard to be a guide in the Grand Canyon? She said, “I let the Grand Canyon do the work”. There are many wonderful Staff, campers and support at Keewaydin to make these summers happen, but in the end, the beauty and challenge of the trip does the work of turning boys into men and now, girls into adventurous and strong women! I could not recommend the oldest summer camp in the Americas more highly. Ka Kee Kay! Keewaydin! Thank you, John Kerr Smither Huntsville, Texas