Camp Aloha
Traditional overnight camp for girls on Lake Morey, fostering community.
▌ Editor's read Camp Aloha is an overnight camp for girls aged 12-17, established in 1905 by Edward and Helen Gulick, making it one of the oldest camps in the US. It is part of the Aloha Foundation, a non-profit organization. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, as evidenced by the ACA logo and link on their website. They maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks, as found in their 'Safety & Well-Being' section. Their program emphasizes community, personal growth, and a wide range of outdoor activities.
Who thrives here Ages 12–17
Camp Aloha serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in overnight/sleepaway, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 121 (1905 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 12–17
- Address: 2968 Lake Morey Rd, Fairlee, VT 05045
- Phone: (802) 333-3400
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: 2025 rates. 3.5 weeks for $7,350, 7 weeks for $12,300.
5 sessions (0 one-week, 5 multi-week blocks), from Jun 22 to Aug 12.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 22 – Aug 12, 2026 · 8 weeks · $14,200
- Session 2 Jun 26 – Aug 12, 2026 · 7 weeks · $14,200
- Session 3 Jun 26 – Jul 19, 2026 · 4 weeks · $9,220
- Session 4 Jul 21 – Aug 12, 2026 · 4 weeks · $9,220
- Session 5 Jul 21 – Aug 4, 2026 · 3 weeks · $5,950
↗ What parents like
- All-girls environment
- Lakeside setting
- Focus on personal growth
↘ Watch for
- Not co-educational
- Longer session lengths
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Aloha
- What ages does Camp Aloha accept?
- Camp Aloha is open to children ages 12–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Aloha cost?
- Camp Aloha publishes $2,100/week for the standard session. 2025 rates. 3.5 weeks for $7,350, 7 weeks for $12,300. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Aloha accredited?
- Yes — Camp Aloha is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1905 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Aloha?
- Camp Aloha is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1905 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Aloha provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Aloha includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Aloha with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Aloha.
- Camp Aloha · Ages 12–17 · $3,073/week
- Camp Hive · Fairlee, VT · Ages 12–17 · $2,100/week
- Camp Lanakila · Fairlee, VT · Ages 8–14 · $2,100/week
- Aloha Foundation Horseback Riding · Aloha Foundation Horse Camp · Ages 12–17
- Camp Billings · Camp Billings · Ages 8–15 · $1,100/week
- Horizons Day Camp · Fairlee, VT · Ages 5–12 · $623/week