The Aloha Camps General Information Bulletin - 2018 Full Season Dates: Wednesday, June 27 to Wednesday, August 15 Show Weekend: July 21 & 22 Half Session Dates: Wednesday, June 27 to Sunday, July 22 or Tuesday, July 24 to Wednesday, August 15 Aloha, Aloha Hive, Lanakila Tuition is due by February 1, 2018 Full Season $10,150.00 Half Season $6,625.00 Deposit $500.00 Deposit $500.00 Total Tuition $10,650.00 Total Tuition $7,125.00 THE ALOHA FOUNDATION, INC. 2968 Lake Morey Road, Fairlee, VT 05045 (802) 333-3400 FAX (802) 333-3404 Christopher Chris Overtree Executive Director chris_overtree@alohafoundation.org An online version of this application is available on our website: www.alohafoundation.org ALOHA CAMP ALOHA HIVE CAMP LANAKILA Sarah Gordo Littlefield, Director Kathryn Kathy Plunkett, Director Bryan Partridge, Director 2039 Lake Morey Road 846 VT Route 244 2899 Lake Morey Road Fairlee, VT 05045 Fairlee, VT 05045 Fairlee, VT 05045 (802) 333-3410 (802) 333-3420 (802) 333-3430 sarah_littlefield@alohafoundation.org kathy_plunkett@alohafoundation.org bryan_partridge@alohafoundation.org Winter Phone: (802) 331-0410 Winter Phone: (802) 649-0295 Winter Phone: (802) 297-7565 MISSION STATEMENT The Aloha Foundation is a Vermont-based non-profit that provides summer camps, family camps and education programs emphasizing simplicity, the outdoors and living in community. Our mission is to inspire people of all ages to learn, explore, grow and be their best selves.
Deposit and Tuition Fees: A deposit of $500.00, payable in U.S. Funds through a U.S. Bank, is due with this application. Aloha, Hive and Lanakila tuition includes a $50.00 Camp Store credit. Campers may use these funds for supplies or for services received (travel pickups/drop-offs, rental clothing, etc.). Campers who exceed this fund will incur additional charges and will be billed at the end of the summer. The Camp Store credit is not applicable for Hive Elfins. Camping trips are a distinctive part of the program at each of The Aloha Camps. There is no extra charge for trips. Tuition payments, due by February 1 st, should be made by check, money order or wire transfer. Please contact us if you wish to make other payment arrangements. A finance charge of 1% per month, and any collection fees incurred, may be added to all late payments. Financial Aid: We provide need-based financial assistance to those families unable to afford the entire tuition. In the awarding of camperships, Aloha seeks to foster cultural and economic diversity as well as provide assistance to alumni and local families. Unused funds may be made available to additional families after May 1 st. Every effort is made to be equitable and consistent; if our offered award is not sufficient, we will refund your deposit. Applications for campership aid must be completed each year, and availability of funds in future summers cannot be guaranteed. Please contact us if you need assistance with the application process or reasonable exceptions to the above policies. Camperships are not available for Hive Elfins. Billing, Withdrawal and Refund Policy: Statements will be sent to the parents of the camper, at the home address, unless you notify us otherwise. The deposit is non-refundable. Families are responsible for the full tuition if withdrawal is made after February 1 st. If the Camps succeed in filling the place, which is usually impossible in the late spring, parents may be relieved of this financial obligation. The sooner any change of plans is known, the more likely it is that a vacancy can be filled. No reduction of tuition is made for late arrival, early departure, missed days, withdrawal for emotional or medical reasons, dismissal for misconduct, or any other cause. We reserve the right to dismiss any camper if, in our opinion, this action is in the best interest of the Camp. In this instance, no refund will be made. Optional Protection Plan: An optional travel, emergency and medical protection plan that will cover your tuition or other costs in case of cancellation is available through CampDoc.com, our electronic health record system www.campdoc.com/protection-plan. Foreign and Domestic Wires: You may wire funds directly to The Aloha Foundation through the Federal Reserve System. Please contact the Business Office for details. Trips During Camp: Parents should note that travel during camp for trips or events is accomplished using 8, 12 or 15-passenger vans, school buses or cars, if necessary. Travel To and From Camp: When there is sufficient demand, we will arrange travel to and from Camp on chaperoned buses or vans. Domestic campers who travel by air must arrive and/or depart from the Manchester Airport in Manchester, NH (MHT) or the Lebanon Airport in Lebanon, NH (LEB). International campers may also choose to arrive or depart from Logan Airport in Boston, MA (BOS). You will receive a travel form with arrival and departure guidelines. Please do not book any flights prior to receiving this form as we may not be able to accommodate flights outside of these guidelines. More information on travel will be available in the Parent Handbook (posted on our website in March). All expenses related to travel will be your responsibility and will be charged to you at the end of Camp. Out-of-Camp Policy: We take every possible precaution to protect the health and happiness of our campers. Except for travel between our camps, we expect that all visits with campers will occur on our property. The Directors appreciate your cooperation in requesting no exceptions. Health Coverage and Vaccination Policy: Children at The Aloha Camps must be covered by a comprehensive Health and Accident policy to participate. Insurance information and policy numbers will be required prior to arrival. A member of the Health Staff is always on campus while Camp is in session and may include RN s, EMT s, LPN s, Physicians Assistants and Advanced First Aiders. Our Camp Physician is always on call and we have ready access to a local emergency response team and emergency room. All campers must be up-to-date on immunizations before camp attendance. Immunization records will be required with camper health record. Dietary Needs: We do our best to accommodate essential dietary needs when possible. We are nut-free, and also provide dairy-free, gluten-free and vegetarian options at meals. Because we cannot guarantee there will be no crosscontamination, any serious or life-threatening allergies may not be possible to accommodate. Parents must inform us in advance of allergies or dietary restrictions so we can discuss what we can and cannot provide. Release: By applying to send your child to Camp, you consent to his/her participation in all regular Camp activities, both on and off Camp grounds, and accept the fact that some of these involve inherent risks. By permitting your child to attend and participate in Camp activities, The Aloha Foundation and its agents, employees and volunteers are released from any and all claims for damage arising out of injury to your child while participating in any and all activities including, but not limited to: horseback riding, gymnastics, biking, hiking, rock climbing, all waterfront activities, all landsports activities - including archery, riflery, climb tower, ropes course, team and individual sports, crafts activities and fine arts programs. Such activities may occur on-site or off-site in Vermont or other states. Horseback Riding: Horseback Riding, offered at Hive, is available for an extra fee and takes place at Open Acre Ranch in Fairlee. We are currently working on improvements to the Hive Riding Program. Camp Photography: The Aloha Foundation uses photographs of camp activities in its brochures, newsletters, and on our website. The Aloha Foundation: The Aloha Camps are owned and operated by the Aloha Foundation, Inc. Its Board of Trustees is responsible for maintaining Aloha s traditions and high standards of personal service to all campers. The Foundation and its Board are represented at all times by The Foundation s Executive Director. The Aloha Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or disability with respect to: employment, volunteer participation, and the provision of services. Age Guidelines: Aloha is for girls who have graduated from 6 th - 10 th grades. Aloha s Club program, 10 th grade graduates, must be Full Season.* Hive is for girls who have graduated from 1 st - 6 th grades.* Lanakila Lanakila s youngest boys are 3 rd grade graduates who are also 8 years 10 months old by July 1 st. Lanakila s oldest campers are 8 th grade graduates. New 14 year-olds and new 8 th grade graduates must attend Full Season. *Girls who have graduated from 6 th grade are eligible for Aloha or Hive. General Information Bulletin - 2018
2018 - The Aloha Camps Application for Enrollment - 2018 It is essential to have all required parts of this application completed. Please print or type. Detach and mail to: The Aloha Foundation, Inc., 2968 Lake Morey Road, Fairlee, VT 05045. Please make checks payable to THE ALOHA FOUNDATION, INC. Please indicate your 1 st choice of camp sessions (marked with a 1 ). If 1 st choice is unavailable, and you would consider other sessions, prioritize below with a 2 and/or 3. Please do not prioritize a session if your camper would not actually be able to attend that session. ALOHA CAMP ALOHA HIVE LANAKILA Full Season Full Season Full Season First Session First Session First Session Second Session Second Session Second Session Camper s Full Name ( ) Child's Preferred Name Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy) Camper Email Address Present Grade in 2017-2018 school year Name of Camper s School PRIMARY GUARDIANS (Please list the guardians living in the camper s household in this top section.) Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr. Home Phone (with area code): Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr. Home Mailing Address: Summer Mailing Address: Summer Phone (with area code): Mail should be sent to my summer address from (dates): to OTHER LEGAL GUARDIANS, IF APPLICABLE: Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr. Check here if duplicate mailings should NOT be sent to this address. Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr. Home Phone (with area code): Home Mailing Address: Summer Mailing Address: Summer Phone (with area code): Mail should be sent to my summer address from (dates): to
Brothers: full names/dates of birth Sisters: full names/dates of birth How did you become interested in Aloha, Hive or Lanakila? What other camps have you considered? Name(s) and relationship of relative(s) who have attended, or are currently attending, the Alohas: Has your child been to camp before? If yes, where and years? I would like to receive a campership aid application. My child will come with or without tuition assistance. I would like to receive a campership aid application. My child will not be able to attend without tuition assistance. If there are legal provisions regarding individuals authorized to visit a camper, or disqualified from visitation, please provide applicable written documentation. Subsequent to enrollment, changes in information about guardianship, camper s residence or a camper s authorized visitors must be confirmed in writing by all legal guardians and be accompanied by any applicable legal documentation. I have read and agree to the terms and policies in the accompanying General Information Bulletin. Date PLEASE SIGN HERE! (Parent or Guardian Signature) Please send me information on the following programs: Aloha for Girls 12-17 yrs. Hive for Girls 7-12 yrs. Elfin Program at Hive for Girls 1-3 grade Lanakila for Boys 8-14 yrs. Horizons Day Camp for Boys and Girls Pre-K-7 grade Ohana Camp on Lake Fairlee Hulbert Outdoor Center: Aloha Family Camp New Year s Family Camp Homeschool Camp Winter & Spring School Vacation Camp Please send information on the following programs to these family members/friends/acquaintances: Aloha for Girls 12-17 yrs. Hive for Girls 7-12 yrs. Elfin Program at Hive for Girls 1-3 grade Lanakila for Boys 8-14 yrs. Horizons Day Camp for Boys and Girls Pre-K-7 grade Ohana Camp on Lake Fairlee Hulbert Outdoor Center: Aloha Family Camp New Year s Family Camp Homeschool Camp Winter & Spring School Vacation Camp TO: Parent s Name Address Phone Email Child s name, age and grade TO: Parent s Name Address Phone Email Child s name, age and grade FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ALL OF THE ALOHA FOUNDATION PROGRAMS, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.alohafoundation.org
For both new and returning campers: please enclose a recent photograph with your completed application. TO ALL APPLICANTS: The following information is very important to ensure a successful experience for your child. Camp is a place where children live with caring counselors, but also manage much of their daily lives on their own. Applications can not be considered complete until the following information is completed and returned. Applicant Name: Camp: Aloha Hive Lanakila Name of parent filling out form: 1. General Health (especially restrictions, current medications and allergies we should be aware of): 2. Campers must manage food issues independently, with a minimum of guidance and support. Does your child have special dietary requirements? 3. Are there any special issues that would be helpful for us to know about your child s ability to maintain personal hygiene? 4. Temperament/Personality (essential for best tent family placement): 5. What special interests does your child have? 6. What areas of the camp program would you especially like your child to participate in? 7. How do you anticipate your child s transition to camp life will be? 8. Does your child require assistance during the school day? Yes No If yes, please explain: 9. Have there been any difficult life situations in the past twelve months that may still have relevance for our working with your child this summer? Was there therapy or counseling involved in the process? Please explain: 10. What school, community or peer pressures has your child had difficulty managing on his or her own in the past? Please explain: 11. Is there any other information you think would be helpful for us to know about your child to help us provide a wonderful summer? For statistical purposes, is your child: Black or African American Asian White Hispanic or Latino Native American or Alaska Native Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Other Please return to: The Aloha Foundation, Inc. 2968 Lake Morey Road, Fairlee, VT 05045