Causes: Children & Youth, Education, Educational Services, Youth Development Programs

Mission: Kieve-Wavus Education empowers people to contribute positively to society by promoting the values of kindness, respect for others, and environmental stewardship, through year-round experiential programs, camps for youth and adults, and guidance from inspirational role models.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 8,000 middle schools students

Geographic areas served: Primarily Maine and New England with our Leadership School program.

Programs: Founded in 1982, Kieve's Leadership School educates young adolescents, primarily from rural Maine schools, to make healthy decisions about drugs and alcohol, relationships, and peer pressure. Students develop self-confidence and gain encouragement to pursue their dreams. Kieve Camp for Boys - 26 day residential and wilderness tripping camp Wavus Camp for Girls - same model as boys' camp. The Leadership School - experiential learning program that serves approx. 8,000 kids per year The Kennedy Learning Center specializes in non-profit and corporate teambuilding and leadership programs. These programs are facilitated with by our highly trained staff and counselors. 9/11 Family Camp - for surviving families affected by the events of 9/11.For the past 6 years we have offered a Veterans Camp for deployed veterans and their families.