The camps of The Aloha Foundation are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. They are considered 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 camp purposes, and how they complement the natural environment. We plan carefully for the future of the camps, including a projected list of capital improvements that is always looking forward at least 5 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:

• Repair stone walls and walks at Aloha’s Main House and create a new stone terrace beside dining room.

At Hive:

• Build Hive’s new Tripping Center and Costume Shop (scheduled for fall 2010)
• Build Exploring program tree houses (funding needed)
• Replace Hive’s ropes course and remove problem trees (scheduled to be done in two phases: spring 2010 and spring 2011).

At Lanakila:

• Complete Phase I of Lanakila’s new waterfront
• Move storage shed out of lake view
• Move changing shed platform next to old changing sheds and rebuild
• Remove canoe storage shed and rebuild out of lake view as a 2-story shed with roofed upper deck for rainy day activities
• Add deck and roof to Lanakila’s art building.

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.