Kenley Perry, New Executive Director
The Frank Foundation is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kenley Perry as the next executive director of Camp Kawanbee, starting September 16, 2024.
Over the last several months, we have gotten to know what makes Kenley special. Kenley is experienced, having served in full-time leadership at a camp for nearly 18 years and at a school for an additional 10 years. Kenley is kind, carrying himself with both confidence and humility. Kenley is dedicated, showing a commitment to the traditions, history and mission of Kawanhee.
“I am thrilled to be joining the Kawanhee family,” Kenley says. “I have spent the past 28 years working with kids in a variety of camp and school settings, but what drew me to Kawanhee were its timeless values, embodied in the mottos “fun with a purpose,” “learn to do by doing,” and “freedom within a framework.” I look forward to carrying on Kawanhee’s traditions with the help of its incredible community. I couldn’t be more excited.”
Kawanhee welcomes Kenley during a time of strength. After 18 years of leadership, Mark and Liz Standen retire as executive directors with the camp financially secure and spiritually strong. However, the Standens are not finished giving to Kawanhee – they have offered to ensure a smooth transition as Kenley prepares for the 2025 camp season.
Mark & Elizabeth Standen, Retiring Co-Executive Directors
Mark and Liz Standen’s 18 year tenure as Co-Executive Directors will end on October 31, 2024 at which time they will assume a consulting role and serve as a resource for Kenley Perry.
Mark and Liz met on Lake Webb in the early 1980s while Mark was working on the Kawanhee staff and Liz was working at the Kawanhee Inn. Mark is a former Kawanhee camper and staff member and the past President of the George and Raymond Frank Foundation. Mark has a B.A. from Colby College and a law degree from the University of Maine School of Law. Mark currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Maine Youth Camping Association. He is a former high school English teacher and coach, currently maintains a law practice in Freeport, Maine, and has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Maine School of Law. Mark also serves as a board member of the Webb Lake Association and as the trustee of the Town of Freeport’s Winslow Park.
Liz has summered on Lake Webb since she was a child. She has worked at Camp Kawanhee and the Kawanhee Inn in various capacities. Liz has a B.A. in early childhood education from Tufts University, is an early childhood educator of many years’ experience, has served as the director of Winfield School in Falmouth, Maine, and has served for six years as a member of the Freeport School Committee.
Liz and Mark have three adult children, a daughter and two sons, both of whom have been Kawanhee campers and counselors.
