The camps of The Aloha Foundation are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. They are classic examples of the camp architecture of the early 20th century, and there’s always a lot to be done to keep them in good shape. Our campuses reflect the dedicated care of Buildings & Grounds Directior Win Ameden and his crew, many of whom have worked for the Foundation for more than two decades. We care about our buildings, how simply and well they are built, how well they serve their purposes, and how they complement the natural environment. We plan carefully for the future of the camps, with a projected list of capital improvements that looks forward at least five years.  If you are interested in what we’re working on this year, take a moment to look at Win’s ‘to do’ list:

At Aloha:

Renovate the Art Barn, adding dormers that will allow the second floor to be used as a painting and drawing studio, expanding the wood shop to create a finishing room separate from all that sawdust, and replace windows, wiring, and paint it white.

At Lanakila:

Create a new Director’s Cabin to replace the Trap (which will become staff housing). The new Cabin will be a one floor building and will, for the first time, have enough space for the director to entertain tent and cabin families and host meetings for the staff.

At Ohana:

Restore historic barn at Ohana Camp ($20,000 in funding committed, including a grant from Vermont’s Department of Historic Preservation)

If you’d like to see the complete list of capital projects for all of the camps, please email Tom Miller in the Foundation’s Development office, or call (802) 333-3400.