Our
Mission
The Frank Foundation's
mission is to provide boys and young men with experiential educational
opportunities designed to encourage self-sufficiency and teamwork
and an appreciation of the natural world. Our program consists
of a summer session of seven weeks that promotes cooperative living
in a safe and nurturing environment. We offer a rustic camp setting
on the shores of a pristine lake surrounded by mountains, together
with a staff sensitive to the needs of boys and a liberal arts
philosophy that has stood the test of time, and yet continues
to evolve. It is our hope that members of the Kawanhee community
will return to their everyday lives as better, more productive
citizens of the world.
Our
Values
A
Caring Community: A
network of supportive interpersonal relationships are the foundation
for all we do. We show the value we place on succeeding generations
by establishing for them an environment of acceptance and belonging
and by mentoring in the values of fellowship, mutual respect,
and service to others.
Character
Development: We do not
preach leadership; we practice it. We consciously strive to enhance
the self-awareness and self-esteem of all whom we serve. We provide
opportunities for the kind of personal growth, leadership development
and personal enrichment that comes from prudent risk-taking, good
sportsmanship and perseverance toward the achievement of a worthy
goal.
Integrity:
We accept personal
responsibility for our words and actions. When we give our word,
we honor it. We finish what we start. We treat each other directly
and fairly. And we build trust in the community of those we serve
by delivering on our promise to provide quality in everything
we do.
Environmental
Consciousness: Our programs
reflect our belief that to appreciate the natural world one must
experience it, directly, personally and authentically. We are
committed to fostering a sense of personal responsibility toward
the natural world and, when appropriate, to taking a hand in preserving
what we can.
Freedom
Within a Framework: Personal
safety is our priority. Within this framework we provide a flexible,
open environment rich in self-challenge and self-discovery where
all are encouraged to seek out, find and gain acceptance for their
own personal best. The lessons learned are for life, and we recognize
that some of life's best insights and memories come from so-called
idle hours spend in ideal settings in the company of close friends.
Financial
Stability: Financial
stability is our way of securing our traditions in perpetuity.
Our financial health provides the freedom and the resources to
focus on quality programming, share our offerings with those less
fortunate, and protect our pristine setting from possible threat. |
