Founded in 1926, Kieve is a summer camp with a focus on wilderness trips for boys ages 8-17 on Damariscotta Lake in Nobleboro, Maine.

Kieve runs two 26-day sessions and two 10-day Junior Kieve sessions for boys in grades 2-4. First Session: June 24 – July 19, 2025 Second Session: July 22 – August 16, 2025

Kieve Wavus Education empowers people to grow through experiential programs led by inspirational role models. Since the organization was founded in 1926, KWE has evolved into …

Junior Kieve is a 10-day introductory session for boys currently in 2nd through 4th grade. Junior Kieve runs during the full 26-day sessions and is designed to give campers a taste of Kieve’s fun activities, challenging wilderness trips and unique culture.

Wilderness trips are among the most important aspects of each camper’s Kieve experience. Every camper, no matter their age, will spend at least one night out in the woods away from camp with their cabin. As a camper grows older and more able, his …

Kieve Wavus Education is a non-profit organization committed to accessibility. KWE extends need-based financial aid ranging from a portion of tuition to the complete cost of camp, including travel and equipment associated with camp activities.

Kieve Campus 42 Kieve Road Nobleboro, ME 04555 (207) 563-5172 . Wavus Campus 88 Wavus Point Rd Jefferson, ME 04348 (207) 563-5172 ...

“Uncle Don” Kennedy founded Camp Kieve on the pristine shores of Damariscotta Lake in 1926. Since then, Kieve has evolved from a small summer camp for boys into a wide reaching, year-round educational organization now known as Kieve Wavus Education, Inc.

As you consider our programs, know that Kieve Wavus Education, Inc. underwrites half of the operating costs for the student participants of our Residential and Outreach programs.

TLS programs are founded on the belief that we learn best by doing. Whether at Kieve Wavus Education’s (KWE) stunning Damariscotta Lake campuses or at Maine schools, a TLS …