Lanakila Camp

Lanakila Camp is a historic summer facility occupying 483 acres at the northern tip of Lake Morey in Vermont. The grounds feature buildings in Adirondack rustic style alongside tent platforms and structures that have evolved over generations.

The camp was founded in 1922 by Harriet and Edward Gulick on a former farm property dating to the 1850s. It received National Register of Historic Places recognition in 2003, acknowledging its significance as an example of camp architecture and educational philosophy.

The name draws from Hawaiian words reflecting a philosophy of holistic growth and development. Visitors today experience the place as a setting where nature and personal learning connect through outdoor activity.

The facility operates during summer in two sessions lasting three and a half weeks each, running from June through August. During off-season months, the grounds function as the Hulbert Outdoor Center for other educational and recreational programs.

Over the decades, campers have constructed various structures including a castle that stands alongside the property's earlier buildings. These student-built creations tell their own story of creativity and continuity within the site's long life.

Location: Vermont

GPS coordinates: 43.93667,-72.14167

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:23