Lanakila Camp facts for kids
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 Location in Vermont
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| Location | 2899 Lake Morey Rd., Fairlee, Vermont |
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| Area | 348.6 acres (141.1 ha) |
| Built | 1922 |
| Architectural style | Adirondack Rustic |
| MPS | Organized Summer Camping in Vermont MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 03000894 |
| Added to NRHP | September 5, 2003 |
Lanakila Camp is a fun summer camp for boys. It's found on Lake Morey in Fairlee, Vermont. The camp began in 1922 on an old farm. It is one of Vermont's oldest camps. Many buildings here are in the Adirondack rustic style.
Lanakila Camp offers many outdoor activities. These include water sports, field games, and hiking. There are also indoor arts and crafts programs. All activities help campers learn new things. The main camp session lasts about seven and a half weeks. There are also two shorter three-week sessions. Camp usually runs from late June to mid-August. When camp is not in session, the place becomes the Hulbert Outdoor Center. This center teaches adults, kids, and school groups. The camp property was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
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What's at Lanakila Camp?
Lanakila Camp is at the northern end of Lake Morey. It covers almost 483 acres. The camp buildings are on both sides of Lake Morey Road. This road goes all around the lake.
Main Buildings and Areas
The most important building is the Main House. This is where the camp offices and dining hall are. It sits on the north side of Lake Morey Road. The oldest parts of this house are from around 1850. Back then, it was a farm. An old barn from the same time is behind the house. This barn is now the camp's main meeting hall.
Camper Living Areas
Campers live in groups of cabins and tents. Most of these are easy to see from the road. The tents are set up on special platforms.
Other Cool Spots
Other buildings include a boat shed and a craft building. There is also an infirmary for when campers need care. A special "castle" is also on the property. Campers have even built some structures over the years!
Camp History
Lanakila Camp was started in 1922. It was founded by Harriet Farnsworth Gulick and Edward Leeds Gulick. This was the third camp they opened near Lake Morey or Lake Fairlee.
The Aloha Foundation
Today, six camps are run by the Aloha Foundation. This group was created to continue the Gulicks' work. The land where Lanakila Camp is now was a farm since about 1850. Before Lanakila, it was a girls' camp called Camp Kia-Ora. That camp was there from 1917 to 1922.
From Farm to Camp
Camp Kia-Ora did not make enough money. So, its owners sold it to the Gulicks. The Gulicks already had over ten years of experience running camps. The camp was first managed by people chosen by the Gulicks. Later, their children took over. The Aloha Foundation was officially formed in 1968.
