MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of Expedition 2012 is two fold:
- To preserve and enhance Keewaydin’s unique heritage of wilderness canoe tripping
- To raise funds to support and build Keewaydin’s scholarship programs
This mission will be accomplished through the adherence to distinct goals in three inter-related categories:
- Social
- Environmental
- Historical
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Social:
We believe that Keewaydin camps have a powerful and unique impact on children by helping to build self-esteem while also establishing important values, abilities, and character traits. Through scholarship fund raising, we hope to extend access to these transformative experiences for a broad range of children. In this respect, our efforts are directly in line with the Keewaydin Foundation’s goal of offering financial aid support to 20% of campers. Through the platform of Expedition 2012, we hope to raise money in support of both annual fund giving and an endowed scholarship position.
Environmental:
As individuals marked by an intimate relationship with the outdoors, we are well positioned to be activists for environmental preservation. During Expedition 2012, we will record the status of wilderness territory in Vermont and Canada; this will be accomplished by both photographic and video cameras in addition to a thorough paddling log. We believe this documentation and the visibility of our trip will help us successfully advocate for continued and enhanced preservation efforts, and we are committed to raising awareness of wilderness preservation issues both before we depart and following our return.
Historical:
Keewaydin’s heritage is a heritage of tripping. Our venture embraces this tradition as a logical platform for our fundraising efforts. Furthermore, we honor and promote the relationship between Keewaydin Dunmore and Keewaydin Temagami through an itinerary that physically links two of North America’s oldest camps. Pieces of our proposed route replicate the 1930s trips from Temagami to Dunmore, the fabled “Trip In,” and many classic trips to the James Bay. In these ways we hope to preserve and promote Keewaydin’s unique history and heritage.
