Aloha Hive Camp facts for kids
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Aloha Hive Camp
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 Location in Vermont
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| Location | 3295 VT Rt 244, Fairlee, Vermont 05045 |
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| Area | 436.9 acres (176.8 ha) |
| Built | 1915 |
| Architect | Reid, Edward C. |
| Architectural style | Adirondack Rustic |
| MPS | Organized Summer Camping in Vermont MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 03000893 |
| Added to NRHP | September 5, 2003 |
Aloha Hive Camp is a super fun summer camp for girls in West Fairlee, Vermont. It's located right by Lake Fairlee, which is a beautiful spot! This camp started way back in 1915. It was created as a bigger version of the original Aloha Camp.
Aloha Hive Camp is a special place for girls aged 7 to 12. They can enjoy two sessions each summer. These sessions run from mid-June to late August. The camp covers a huge area, more than 400 acres. Girls can try out lots of outdoor activities. There's also a fantastic arts and crafts program. The camp's buildings are so important that they were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. This means they are recognized for their historical value.
What's at Aloha Hive Camp?
Aloha Hive Camp is in central eastern Vermont. It's located in the hills west of the Connecticut River. Vermont Route 244 goes right through the camp property. This road separates the camp's hillside areas from its lakefront.
The main camp buildings are near the water. The places where campers sleep, like large tents and cabins, are across the road. They are spread out on the hillside to the northwest. Besides water sports, outdoor activities include tennis and horse riding. Indoor crafts and other activities happen in buildings around the camp. Many of these buildings have a cool style. They mix "Adirondack Rustic" with "Hawaiian bungalow" designs.
How Aloha Hive Camp Started
The first Aloha Camp was founded in 1905. It was located on nearby Lake Morey. Harriet and Edward Gulick started it. They both grew up in families who did missionary work. They named the camp "Aloha" from the Hawaiian word. This word means "welcome" and many other things.
Edward Gulick was born and grew up in Honolulu. Because of this, the camp has Hawaiian touches. Even some of the buildings have Hawaiian names. The first camp was a big success. So, the Gulicks bought this property and opened Aloha Hive Camp in 1915. This camp is unique because it wasn't built on an old farm. The Aloha Foundation now runs four camps.
The Gulick family and their descendants ran the camp until 1968. After that, the Aloha Foundation took over running the camp.
