Aloha Camp facts for kids
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Aloha Camp
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View of Lake Morey from the camp
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 Location in Vermont
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| Location | 2039 Lake Morey Rd., Fairlee, Vermont |
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| Area | 131 acres (53 ha) |
| Built | 1905 |
| Built by | Winship, Gustavus L. |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne, Adirondack Rustic |
| MPS | Organized Summer Camping in Vermont MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 03000892 |
| Added to NRHP | September 5, 2003 |
Aloha Camp is a fun summer camp just for girls! It's located on the beautiful Lake Morey in Fairlee, Vermont. This camp started way back in 1905. That makes it the oldest girls' camp in all of Vermont!
Girls aged 12 to 17 can enjoy many activities here. They can try outdoor adventures, arts and crafts, and nature programs. There are also chances to go on wilderness camping trips. The camp season runs from late June to mid-August. It is split into two sessions, each lasting about 3 and a half weeks. The camp property is so special that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
What's at Aloha Camp?
Aloha Camp is in eastern Vermont. It sits on the northwestern shore of Lake Morey. The camp covers a large area of about 483 acres (195 hectares). A road called Lake Morey Road goes through the property. It separates most of the camp from the lakefront areas.
The camp's main buildings are centered around the Main House. Many activity buildings are also nearby. The places where campers sleep are spread out around the property. The Main House used to be a farmhouse built in 1889. The main activity buildings were once farm buildings from the late 1800s.
Down by the water, you'll find a special meeting hall. It's called the Hale (pronounced HAH-leh, like in Hawaiian). This building has a rustic style, like cabins in the Adirondack mountains. It also has some cool Hawaiian touches.
History of Aloha Camp
Aloha Camp was started in 1905. It was founded by Harriet Farnsworth Gulick and Edward Leeds Gulick. Both of them grew up in families that helped others around the world.
The camp was named "Aloha" from a Hawaiian word. "Aloha" means "welcome" and many other things. Edward Gulick grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii. This is why the camp has Hawaiian touches and its special name.
The camp became very popular! The Gulicks soon opened other camps too.
- Aloha Hive Camp was for younger girls (7 to 12). It was on Lake Fairlee.
- Aloha Club was for older girls and women (17 to 70). It was on Lake Katherine in Piermont, New Hampshire, but it is now closed.
- In 1922, they opened Lanakila Camp for boys. It was also on Lake Morey.
Members of the Gulick family ran the camps until 1968. Then, the Aloha Foundation was created. This foundation continues the camps' legacy today.
