Weekly Contra Dances for the Families at Ohana Camp

The old dining hall at Ohana Family Camp is full of music and dance each Thursday night as the Family Campers, young and old, take to the floor. David Millstone, well known caller, guides the dancers through the dances and the Sugar River String Band (a family band), accompanies the calling. There is much laughter and fun for the whole group....from babies to grandparents!

Ohana Open House to Honor Sabra Field Prints

Saturday afternoon, June 27, was sunny and beautiful as 70 neighbors and friends gathered at Ohana Camp. The event was an opportunity to recognize the work of well known Vermont landscape artist, Sabra Field and to dedicate this suite of four prints of our Ohana view to the memory of Wren Floeckher Smith, an Aloha family camper for many years. Luckily, Wren's family and children were able to attend the event. Neighbors and friends had a chance to view all the renovations to cabins and the historic dining hall. After the dedication, Sabra spoke about the process of creating the original wood block prints, and passed around the actual blocks that were used. There were over 20 blocks used to create the prints. The enlarged prints hang on either side of the massive Dining Hall fireplace for all to enjoy. The original prints, which are 10" x 15", are being used as gifts to donors who contribute to Ohana Camp.

New Aloha Camp Parents Welcome Lunch at Ohana

About 60 parents, who were bringing their children to the Aloha Camps for the first time, were invited to a luncheon at Ohana Family Camp on Wednesday. Opening day at the camps, is always a time of mixed emotions for first time parents. Elation that their children will have such a wonderful summer, probably a few little concerns, and often a feeling of emptiness as they leave their children at camp for the first time. The luncheon organized by Ann Downey, Trustee, and the Aloha Foundation's Development Department was a real hit with parents. They enjoyed discussions, a nice luncheon and a chance to meet each other and share a common bond. It's success will surely guarantee a repeat gathering next summer.

GE Service Week - Final Day at Ohana Family Camp

It has been a grand week at Ohama, and all the GE Elfuns are unanimous in expressing heartfelt appreciation to the terrific team which makes this Camp so very special.

We’d like to salute:

Clark for always being one step ahead of the game. His eagerness to be helpful and to make us feel at home couldn’t have been more genuine.

Austin was everywhere doing everything, and anything, that needed attention. Austin, you made a lot of new friends this week.

Lynn, you may be the glue that keeps the day-to-day camp administration together, but this week you also were the thread that kept the sewing circle humming.

Jake you were better than the best in the kitchen, We enjoyed the quality, quantity and variety of your meals. Thanks especially for the cheerful handling of special requests.

Libby your smile is as big as your heart. Your help with the Area 51 crew was awesome. Thanks for being so upbeat and so smart!

Then there’s Deb and Andy. In a word, fantastic. We thank you for caring about us, for making us feel at home, and for helping in every way possible -- even when you were swamped with priority projects of your own.

The DVD will say it all when we get back home. But until then, and forever, thanks to all of you from all of us for a gratifying week together.

Charlotte and Joel Albert

Barbara and Wally Baker

Kathleen and John Betchkal

Jean and Gene Bratton

Pat and Don Dickerman

Ronda and Ron Duvelius

Helen Gaul

Richard Hoffard

Michael Holmes

Marie and Buzz Hope

Jean and Al Jankowski

Ellie Lockwood

Lois Lovinger

Madeline and John Stephenson