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Hello, KBIA family! It is hard to believe we have reached the second half of camp already. This might be the quickest summer I have ever known. Let us soak in these last weeks together! For starters, last Friday marked our July awards. Instructors gave out a variety of ribbons to campers across all classes Read More

Week 6, we’re looking at you! These classes have some availability next week, July 27-Aug. 31.  Browse the list below and find the perfect way to try something new! Program Instance Days and Times Open Link to Register Art Electives Comic Book Design (ages 9+) TuTh 9-11a 7 REGISTER HERE Art Electives Fashion Design (ages Read More

New this summer: the KBIA Lunch Card! Parents can pre-load a $25 card for kids to use at the Snack Shack on more “lunchy” items, such as our new SunButter & Strawberry Jelly Sandwich from Madeline’s Pantry, and hummus and pretzels — not just candy runs. Our Snack Shack staff will keep track of purchases, Read More

Hello everyone! Happy Week 3 and post-Fourth of July! This is Dugan coming to you with a delivery of highlights from Week 2, which was full of bubbling temperatures and patriotic shenanigans. To begin with, who saw our new merchandise drop last week?! Amazing! New designs, shirts, water bottles, crewnecks, umbrellas…you name it! I, for Read More

Dear KBIA Sailing families,  It is hard to believe Week 3 is already here. The start to sailing at KBIA has been great – we are thrilled to see so many sailors on our docks each day!  Some logistics as we head into the next few weeks.  New England Sailing MIRC dates have changed in the Read More

Week 1: Fish, Teeth and New Beginnings Hello everyone! This is John Dugan reporting to you live from my bedroom after a stellar beginning to Week 2. I hope everyone had a fantastic first week at camp. For those of you who may not know me, allow me to introduce myself. I am the 23-year-old Read More

KBIA launches “D Sweets” in loving memory of David Sweetser On Saturday night at KBIA, family, friends, board members, staff, volunteers and generations of KBIA families gathered for a deeply meaningful boat launching in memory of David “D Sweets” Sweetser — a larger-than-life two-time board member, devoted volunteer, generous supporter and beloved friend whose thumbprint Read More

We’re making it easier to stay in the loop! KBIA has a new phone system that you can call anytime to hear the latest details on weather cancellations and weekly events. Call 207-967-2180 and choose: Press 2 for Movie Night Press 3 for Tween Night Press 4 for Teen Night OFFICE HOURS The KBIA office Read More

Learn to swim with us this summer! KBIA is excited to offer a low-cost Saturday summer swim program for children ages 5 and older this summer! This program is designed to help kids build confidence in the water while learning basic swimming and water safety skills in a supportive, encouraging environment. Spots are very limited, Read More

KBIA SAILING NEWSLETTER We’re here to answer questions ‘Office hours’: 1:30-2:30 PM Friday, June 26   Dear KBIA Sailing families,  With less than a month until KBIA’s opening day, the Cove will soon come to life as we begin to launch boats, install docks and prepare to welcome our sailors!  The first week of KBIA Read More

Summer 2026 MIRC schedule:  July 8: MIRC, hosted by Portland Yacht Club  July 15: MIRC, hosted by KBIA July 22: MIRC, hosted by Prouts Neck Yacht Club  August 2: Reid Sacco, hosted by KBIA (open to all members)   August 5: MIRC, hosted by Peaks Island TEIA  August 12: MIRC, hosted by KBIA To Be Determined: Laser Clinic, University of New Read More

                            Dear KBIA Sailing families,  Happy April! Below you will find a list of MIRC dates that KBIA’s race program will plan on both attending and hosting this summer. Also listed is the annual Reid Sacco Regatta, which is open to all KBIA members.  We will Read More

                          Hello! We hope this email finds you well, and welcome to the first edition of KBIA sailing’s newsletter. As the winter months continue to bring cold temperatures and snow up in Maine, it is nice to begin looking forward to warmer days ahead at KBIA!  Read More

Meet your new summer sanity-saver: our “old-school” KBIA schedule sheet—now with a modern twist. It’s the same simple, practical layout many of us grew up with (the one our parents kept on the fridge), but we’ve digitized it for 2026 and made it fillable and interactive. You can plug in your child’s classes, days, and Read More

Registration for KBIA’s 35th Annual A Day at the Beach 5K Road Race and 1K Fun Run for kids opens at 5 PM Thursday, Feb. 12! Run, jog or walk your own pace along our USATF-certified 3.1-mile course, winding through the Kennebunk Beach neighborhood with Atlantic views, and finishing at KBIA. It’s a feel-good, FUN Read More

Registration for Summer 2026 programs opens Saturday, Feb. 28 at staggered times: 10 AM: Bundles and Starfish 10:15 AM: Adventures Tent 10:30 AM: Sailing/Waterfront 10:45 AM: Tennis 11 AM: All remaining classes & CIT

Best Summer job Ever right?!?!? Counselor applications are officially open at KBIA! Make memories, make friends and make a difference – all summer long! Apply here by March 15

Due to the calendar, every six years we get a bonus week of KBIA … and this is the year! Please note the following dates of our 2026 programming: Week 1: June 22-26                  Week 4: July 13-17           Week 7: Aug. 3-7 Week 2: Read More

KBIA has learned a thing or two about winter storms and playgrounds.  It was unusually strong back-to-back storms that devastated the equipment at Mother’s Beach in January 2024, so each and every element in the new KBIA playground is intentional. ”It’s great to see and hear it being used again! The favorite so far? Kids Read More