5 Every summer over 1,000 campers and coun-selors from more than 30 countries, 40 states, and 400 cities and towns come together to play, learn and grow with one another at the camps of The Aloha Foundation— Aloha, Hive, Lanakila, Horizons and Ohana. In the fall, winter and spring, many thousands of children and adults participate in education, recreation and community programs at the Hulbert Outdoor Center. How do our camps and programs foster fun, learning and growth, all at the same time? Not by chance, but rather by thoughtfully creating and continually refining experiences and leader-ship practices that reflect our key beliefs: Being happy in life is more about choice than about luck. We have little control over what life throws at us, but we have the power to perceive any circumstance in either a posi-tive or a negative light. " Success Counseling" is a powerful guidance technique pioneered by the camps of The Aloha Foundation. It emphasizes our ability to choose how we respond to situations rather than being victim-ized by them— when a camper complains " Sam or Pam made me mad," we ask the ques-tion " Do you want to keep feeling that way?" Every camp counselor is trained to use Success Counseling to help campers achieve goals and resolve problems by taking responsibility for their own actions, attitudes and feelings. Close relationships based on trust and love lie at the heart of our happiness. The world tells us to do well; we intend to do good in it, too. But we don't have to do it alone. Celebra-ting our interdependence and seeking help from others are signs of maturity, strength and wis-dom. The highest measure of a person's worth is being known as a good and trusted friend. Failure is a precursor to success. We gain awareness, build strength, hone skills, and prepare ourselves for future challenges by consciously learning from our mistakes. Examining our failuresbreeds creativity and helps us to transcend life's greatest obstacle: our own fears. Listening to others and to ourselves is the key to awareness, empathy, perspective, and thoughtful action. The most important truths are within us. It takes time, discipline, patience and courage to hear our own true voice, and to honor the voices of our friends and acquaintances. Listening intentionally involves slowing down, paying attention, and pausing for reflection. Doing so allows us to appreciate the gifts of others, see beauty in the world, and find strength in the diversity of our community. To be consistently honest is both the hardest and most rewarding of life's many challenges. Honesty is the foundation of self- respect, a source of personal pride, and an antidote to fear. Honesty also can challenge relationships, and may cause rejection or loss. In the long run, though, telling the truth faithfully and compassionately is the best way we can express our humanity. With strong guidance from camp leaders schooled in Success Counseling, we strive to help one other become fine, resourceful people, building character as well as competence in every challenge we undertake. character The Aloha Foundation Philosophy The highest measure of a person's worth is being known as a good and trusted friend.

Aloha By keeping things simple, we focus on things that really matter— the beauty of nature, the fun we create for ourselves, the joys of community, the lasting friendships we forge. for girls grades 6 through 10 What Kind of Camp Is Aloha? For more than 100 summers, girls from the world over have shared the magic of Aloha, surrounded by pine forests, sunlit meadows and Lake Morey's sparkling waters. Aloha is a traditional sleep- away camp for girls who love living simply in nature, learning new skills and making fabulous friendships. But Aloha is no ordinary summer camp: it's a caring, learn-ing community where every young woman discovers her personal strengths and best self. It's also fun, every day and every night! What Do Aloha Campers Do? Aloha offers all the familiar activities of summer: swimming, canoeing, sailing, hiking, tennis, music, arts and crafts— and less common ones, too: kayaking, crew, mountain biking, rock climbing, archery, woodworking, theater and photography. Aloha also special-izes in wilderness tripping— week- long hikes, white water canoeing and kayaking, and back- road biking through the Green and White Mountains. Aloha campers consciously choose how to spend their days, trying out new activities that expand their horizons as well as improving skills they're already passionate about. Choice is a hallmark of the Aloha experience that fosters independence, goal setting, and responsible decision making in strong young women. What's It Like to Be a Camper at Aloha? One of the first things you notice at Aloha is campers' simple white and green uniform— a T- shirt and shorts or jeans. It's our way of say-ing: " See who I am, not what I'm wearing." You also notice the simplicity of the place: the dining hall in a lovely old farmhouse; the arts and crafts studio in a handsome barn; the rustic assembly hall overlooking the lake. Then you hear bugles marking times of the day, from reveilleto meals to activity periods and rest hours. No cell phones, computers or iPods distract campers from hearing the song of the wind in the pines. By keeping things simple, we focus on things that really matter— the beauty of nature, the fun we create for ourselves, the joys of community, the lasting friendships we forge. The Aloha Magic Every summer scores of returning campers and counselors welcome girls who are new to Aloha— and who are sometimes a little apprehensive. We pay special attention to helping each newcomer feel at home and at ease in the camp community, and in her tent or cabin " family" of three or four girls. Aloha " families" live in camp " units" with girls of all ages, participating in cookouts and overnights together, planning surprise parties for the rest of the camp, and entertaining their camp-mates in special programs and ceremonies. Campers and counselors say their Aloha experiences have changed the way they handle life's challenges for the better, and help them to succeed at home and in school all year long. In camp evaluations parents frequently praise the new depth and maturity they see in their daughters: " I can't believe the girl who came home is the same one who went to camp just a few weeks ago!" Becoming your best self— inthe world and forthe world— that's the essence of an Aloha summer. 6