Lani Kamaha'o

E komo mai - Welcome to Lani Kamaha`o Since 1998, Lani Kamaha`o has been welcoming campers of all ages. The camp is in Hau`ula on the east side of O`ahu, about an hour’s drive from Honolulu. Situated on 87 acres of lush green land in beautiful Makao Valley, it’s just a short walk from pristine beaches of the Pacific Ocean. We welcome all persons without regard to age, race, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic position, handicap or denominational affiliation. It’s real camping! By design, accommodations at Lani Kamahao are basic, intended to steer one’s focus to God’s breathtaking creation with which we are surrounded in Hawai`i.  Address of Campsite:    51-131 Halai St., Hau`ula HI,  96717                                       Map/Driving Directions                                        Catching a bus? Click here  Contact Us:                 Pat Brown / Camp Director                 Phone Number: (808) 791-5632                 Fax: (808) 521-7196                 Email: pbrown@hcucc.org              Address: 1848 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96817                   Click on a link below for more information: About Us Activities   Photo Album Facilities   Programs

About Us Lani Kamaha`o is a ministry of the O`ahu Association under the Hawai`i Conference United Church of Christ(UCC). The UCC is an inclusive church and believes that God loves all people everywhere. The camp at Lani Kamaha`o welcomes all churches, schools, and nonprofit community organizations. It’s particular interest is in helping young or at-risk children and teens, many of whom have never been camping before. At Lani Kamaha`o, our mission is to nurture spiritual transformation by affirming our relationship to God’s earth and each other. We provide close-to-nature experiences for each camper and offer programs focused on Biblical principles of caring for our earth and others as we care for ourselves.

Programs Each program is customized to the age, physical abilities, and desired outcomes for your group. We offer:       An outdoor experience in which nature is our partner          in the process of spiritual transformation and renewal.       First-hand opportunities to practice cooperation,          tolerance, patience, endurance and trust.      Hawaiian history, culture, and practices related to         the land and sea.      Hands-on education about Hawaiian plants and ocean life.      Scripture-based programs are available upon request.  Outdoors 101 Create your own Environmental Education Camp by selecting from the components designed to help children and teens explore and experiment in the outdoors. Adventure Challenge Course Adventure is defined as the exploration of situations with unknown outcomes in unfamiliar settings. Campers are challenged with hands-on team building games and activities that promote cooperation, tolerance, endurance, compromise, patience and an atmosphere where the sharing of ideas, information and experience are essential to the successful completion of each event. Each program is customized to meet the age, physical abilities, and desired learning outcomes of your group. Cooperative Living Skills Camp This is a three-day “complete” camping experience, which incorporates segments from the Adventure Challenge course and other activities. It combines team building, social skills, and recreation in a non-threatening and fun learning experience for children and youth. Each program is customized to the group.

Activities   Swimming   Hiking   Campfire   Volleyball Guided Camp Activities (fee)  Camp crafts  Ocean/beach team building activities  Nature’s music  Team building  Astronomy  Orienteering  Art/Sketching  Folklore/Story Playshop Facilities Lani Kamaha`o is designed to be an outdoor experience, “real camping.” Facilities are basic and environmentally-friendly.  Two “villages” with tents on wooden decks that can accommodate up to 36 people. Tarps over the tents provide additional shade and shelter. Another 34 people can camp in the meadow.  Outdoor showers  Earth-friendly compost toilets  Outdoor kitchen area (covered) with sink (with hot water) and two propane stoves, efrigerator, cooking pots/pans  Outdoor dining area (covered)  Campfire area  Flat, grassy area for games  Easy to difficult hiking trails on the site