Aloha Hive’s Newsletter
the buzz
fall 2021
Hello Hivers! I can’t believe it’s already fall! It feels like just yesterday we were all together at Hive singing in the Comb, canoeing around Lake Fairlee, and hiking up Aloha Hill for Rainbow’s End. Perhaps it feels like it was just yesterday because the magic of Hive sets itself within us so deeply. When I close my eyes I can still see the shimmer of the lake, smell the smoke of a campfire, and hear the sounds of our community together at play. Yet even though camp is officially over for the season, that doesn’t mean camp isn’t still with us. We may not be physically on the shores of Lake Fairlee, but we can still continue to be our best selves. This summer I saw moments of bravery, compassion, and silliness from each and every one of you. I saw you push yourselves to complete ranks, perform on stage, swim around the entire lake, and work to create a home away from home. I saw you all practicing love and care towards each other in a million different ways. I saw you all making up goofy games, smearing Hive and Mississippi Mud on your faces, coming up with funny, creative unit party costumes and belting out songs from Frog and Toad (because Frog certainly looked snazzy in a bathing suit!). Just because we are no longer together at Hive doesn’t mean we can’t continue to try new things, give friends a hug or a smile when they are having a rough day (or for no reason at all!), and, of course, put together wild costumes.
We may not be physically on the shores of Lake Fairlee, but we can still continue to be our best selves. This summer I saw moments of strength, compassion, courage and exuberance from each and every one of you. I know I can continue to be my best Hive self even as the leaves fall, the snow blankets the landscape and melts away into the spring. For me being my best self means
listening carefully, finding the good, joining in even when I feel nervous, and making playfulness a priority. Before you know it, summer will be upon us again and your counselors will be running from all directions to greet you. The dining room (and maybe the tent) will be filled with the sound of “Washer Woman” and the smell of grilled cheese sandwiches. The mist will rise from the lake and canoes will be pushed off from the docks. I can’t wait to have you back and see the Hive 2022 community come together. Until then, continue to be the remarkable people I know you all to be. Aloha,
Ellie Pennell Director of Aloha Hive
We asked some Hivers, “What’s something you did this “Something that I did this summer that I am proud of is being comfortable with my surroundings and being a more independent person.” Otte Ditcheos “I’m proud that I passed the swim test this summer!” Juliet Humphreville
“I’m most proud of passing three ranks in Farm & Garden.” Nell Levy “I am most proud of learning new skills and completing part of the first rank in tennis. I also enjoyed having so many memorable moments from my last summer at Aloha Hive.” Gabriella Jenkins
“I learned to be more responsible and independent because I had to plan my own schedule for 3.5 weeks. I also made a bunch of friends who shared similar interests with me. We got really close because we had a lot of fun, in the boathouse and in Archery.” Jessica Song “I am proud of learning more about myself and others.” Josie Caspar
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summer that you’re proud of?” Here is what they said... “An experience that I had this summer that I am proud of was swimming the Rainbow Trout. I am so grateful to have had so many people supporting me along the way.”
“I learned how to be independent, I met new friends, and I balanced my electronic intake. I also had the opportunity to learn new sports like ultimate frisbee and sailing.”
Ramona Weinstein
Anavi Angst
“I’m proud of doing a hiking overnight because it was a really long hike and I felt very accomplished when I was done.”
“One thing I was proud of was trying so many new activities during my first summer at Hive.”
Tivi Klein
“I am proud that I got my 3rd swimming rank this past summer and learned how to do a swan dive. Swimming the Rainbow Trout helped me bond with my friends and form a deeper connection with them. Also, Lake Fairlee is cold!” Norah Hamilton
Izzy Heidt
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Camper Spotlight MAY ASHER
What was your favorite department this summer? MAY: Performing Arts! I think PA is a great way to express your emotions through art forms like dance, drama, music, etc. I enjoyed the experience of working on the play and getting to know everyone better through all the games and rehearsals. OLIVIA: Farm and Garden! I loved Farm and Garden because I loved hanging out with the animals, working in the pens, and all the activities.
What’s one of your favorite memories from this summer?
What’s something you achieved this summer that you’re proud of?
OLIVIA: My favorite memory was at the Banquet at the end of summer. I loved how magical it was, with all the candles and pine. It was a really special way to end my camp adventure.
MAY: I am proud of my hiking trips. In previous years, I never went on hikes but this summer I decided to challenge myself. I wound up having lots of fun exploring nature and seeing breath-taking views.
MAY: One of my favorite memories was my tent family overnight. We had lots of fun playing tag, singing songs, and telling ghost stories. It was a great bonding experience and I really enjoyed spending time with my tent family.
OLIVIA: I am most proud of doing the Hive Cup. I did things like hiking and other challenges I have never done before. It was hard, but super fun! I also went on a day hike, which was the longest hike I have ever done.
If you could add any camp activity to school, what would it be? OLIVIA: Mississippi Mud! I would love to see the look on my friends faces when chocolate started flying! But if we did it at school, it would make me miss Hive even more. MAY: It would definitely be Exploring. I feel like learning about the world around you is something really important. Getting to explore and get messy is sometimes the best way to learn.
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The Aloha Foundation
Spot The Differences! There are 10 differences in these photos — Can you spot them all??
Answers on page 7 The Buzz • Fall 2021
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Special Places
The Dancing Green Right on the lake behind the Comb where you can find Hivers sitting by a fire, cloud watching in the grass, making music, picking blueberries, or just chatting with friends.
Rainbow’s End A special spot nestled in the woods above Aloha Hill. Once a week Hivers gather here to watch a crackling fire, sing some songs, listen to a story, and reflect. It’s also a time to recognize members of our community for anything from swimming the Rainbow Trout to showing love and care towards a friend.
Edge Ledge Up in the woods past Wilson’s Farm, you can find the Wahi Lulu, a lean-to built by Highlanders in 2011 during the first ever Hilander Project. It’s the perfect place for an overnight or stop for a Hive Cup challenge.
The Comb The heart of Hive where we have our morning assemblies, host Performing Arts, and put together our show. It’s also the spot campers come running down to for a cupcake on Hive’s birthday!
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Farm & Garden About halfway up Aloha Hill, you’ll find our beautiful barn populated by any number of animal friends: sheep, goats, and chickens. It’s where Hivers plant vegetables, learn about the food system, and take care of the animals.
Can you name the camp song from only these lyrics?
Counselor Spotlight
NAME THAT TUNE! 1. Nothing to do, nothing to say That’s the time to pack your bag and come away 2. Bring me a smile when I’m far from home When it’s hard to find 3. A ll my memories gather round her Modest lady, stranger to blue water
Eleanor Kanengiser
4. H appiness is finding a nickel Catching a firefly, setting him free
Buzz: What department were you in this summer?
5. A tree in the bog And the bog down in the valley-o
Eleanor: Swimming!
6. T hey’ve all put on their uniforms Aloha green and white A snappy bunch, a happy bunch, a little bit alright 7. A nd I’ll look back on Venus, I’ll look back on Mars And I’ll burn with the fire of ten million stars 8. J eremiah was a bullfrog Was a good friend of mine 9. O the ocean waves may roll And the stormy winds may blow 10. A ll of us under its spell We know that it’s probably magic
Buzz: What’s one of your favorite memories from camp this summer? Eleanor: Hive’s Birthday! The energy in the Comb when everyone is singing and dancing in their pajamas is so fun, and the fireworks were incredible! Buzz: What’s something you’re looking forward to for next summer? Eleanor: I am looking forward to getting back in Lake Fairlee next summer. I can’t wait to go on more lake swims like the Goldfish and the Rainbow Trout! Buzz: What’s one way you keep the spirit of Hive with you during the year? Eleanor: I like to keep the spirit of Hive with me by listening to camp songs and making friendship bracelets.
Spot the Difference Answers. Did you get them all?? The Buzz • Fall 2021
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2968 Lake Morey Road Fairlee, Vermont 05045
Mark your calendars for 2022! FULL SEASON: Friday, June 24–Wednesday, August 10 1ST SESSION: Friday, June 24–Sunday, July 17 2ND SESSION: Tuesday, July 19–Wednesday, August 10
Answers to Name That Tune! on page 7: 1.) Big Folks, Small Folks 2.) Bring Me a Rose 3.) Country Roads 4.) Happiness 5.) Hi Ho the Rattlin’ Bog 6.) I Hear the Beat 7.) I Sing the Body Electric 8.) Joy to the World 9.) The Mermaid 10.) The Rainbow Connection