Lanalog

Spring 2023

Dear Lanakila 2023,

I’m writing to you with green grass, blue skies, and warm lake temperatures in my mind. I have been thinking a lot about the summer of 2023 and all the fun we are going to create! Every year in the lead-up to camp, we come up with a theme/idea to focus the energy. I love this because it allows us to think big, to dream of our vision for a summer of purpose and fun. As some of you have already learned at camp, or will soon learn, we believe strongly in the power of community, of challenging ourselves to face our fears, learn new skills, and develop friendships that last a lifetime.

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I believe this is possible because we choose curiosity as a foundational belief, which is why our theme this year is exactly that: Choose Curiosity At Lanakila, we learn curiosity is a superpower of sorts, leading us to seek depth in our learning and friendships, rather than making snap judgments that tend to happen at times in our daily life.

The more I think about the summer ahead, the more I find myself feeling thankful for what Lanakila provides us with and especially the community of friends that is so powerful and loving. I mean, where else do we have so many people we can trust and open our hearts to? Where else do people so willingly forgive us for our mistakes? Where else are all of our differences valued so greatly and seen as a strength, rather than a weakness? Where else can we know that we have made a “friend for life,” even if we never have to say those specific words? I have always felt that camp friendships go much deeper than others. At Lanakila, we connect with people in a way that is genuine, and we work hard to create a level of trust in the community a feeling that you are safe with others, and that we all get to share in something that we love and honor.

This coming summer promises to be spectacular. I hope each of you will “choose curiosity” in all facets of your summer experience and I can’t wait to see you on Opening Day.

Skol,

what are your plans for lanakila 2023?

Days at camp are just PACKED! With so many things to do, there are almost endless activities to choose from. We made a list of some camp activities here and we’ve just barely scratched the surface. What are you looking forward to most about camp? Did it make our list?

Jumping off the high dive

Building sculptures in the brook Campfires

Biking around camp

Hiking up a mountain

Paddling a canoe

BRYAN PARTRIDGE Director of Lanakila

Writing letters home

Making new friends

Pursuing Viking Honors

Singing in the choir

Learning a new skill

Frisbeeeeeee

Ropes course: zip line

Candy night

Enjoying a favorite meal

Finding something cool in the woods

Discovering nature

Painting a masterpiece

Reading a story

Marshmallow roasting

Sailing the Viking Ship

Ping-pong tourney

Storming the castle

Making something new in the shop

Showing off a talent

Scoring a goal in American Ball

Laughing with a counselor

Stargazing

Hitting a bullseye

Helping someone else

A little whittling

The camp show

Playing a prank

Birthday Night party

Watersliding into the lake