Camp Overview
Ohana brings families and friends together to refresh and celebrate their ties, and build new ones with others who enjoy living simply for a time in the out-of-doors, and sharing all that nature has to offer. In the Hawaiian language, ohana means family, community, a circle of good friends, people connected. We welcome family as you define it, and we hope that you will leave Ohana strengthened and reconnected. The quintessential Vermont family camp, Ohana is one of five renowned summer camps operated by The Aloha Foundation. The camps are the legacy of an adventuresome family who lived and taught in Hawaii in the 19th century, and returned to New England early in the 20th to establish a pioneering wilderness camp for girls in Fairlee, Vermont. During week-long stays at Ohana, family campers swim, fish, canoe, kayak and sail in Lake Fairlee’s quiet waters; play tennis, volleyball and basketball on the camp’s own courts; try their hands at archery or a variety of arts and crafts; take hiking, biking, and sightseeing excursions through the New England countryside; or just rest and read in a rocking chair. Summer evenings bring campfires, music making, story-telling and s’mores; amateur talent shows and spirited contra dancing; expert talks on cultural and natural history; and other community entertainments.
STAFF TIME OFF
Staff are given 5 days off over the course of the summer. They can explore the surrounding area with other counselors. We make drivers and vans available. Once campers go to bed at 8:30 pm, counselors have the evenings off to hang out.
STAFF QUALITIES
We are looking for counselors who are great people. We know that we can teach folks a certain skill or how to be a good counselor. However, we want good people first. We want people who are energetic, love the outdoors, love collaboration, and believe in the strength of community.
