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@ Star of the Sea 4469 Malia Road Honolulu, HI 96782

808 372-5012 (Director) www.campleahi.com Campogram 2

Camp travels to Sesame Street, beach

Question: What do Sesame Street
and Kaimana Beach have in common?
Answer: Camp Leahi.
Groups one and two will watch the
live production of Sesame Street this
Friday at the Blaisdell Concert Hall,
while groups three, four, and five will
visit Kaimana Beach. A Connect Four
tournament and a Gyro ring competi-
tion will be open to campers while at
Kaimana Beach. Campers will also
have a morning and afternoon swim.
After watching the Sesame Street
performance, groups one and two will
head to Kaimana Beach to have lunch
and an afternoon swim. Campers who
purchase a camp lunch will be provid-
ed with a lunch at the beach. Camp-
ers who bring their own lunches should
have a disposable lunch for the day.
“This is a special performance in
town, and I think that our little ones
will find this to be especially entertain-
ing,” Director Peter Uiagalelei said.
“Unfortunately, our older campers may
not appreciate this production so that’s
why we’re offering this outing to only
our younger groups.”
But last week’s trip to Ice Palace
proved to be enjoyable for everyone.
Campers could not get enough of the
ice, especially as the afternoon tem-
perature rose to 88 degrees last Friday.
The final Ice Palace activity, the
“Limbo” featured several campers in
the final round. “I should not have
fallen,” said group five camper Jordyn
Taitague who was the second to the last
person standing. “But at least I did bet-
ter than last year,” Taitague said.
Camp Leahi uses Roberts Trans-
portation for its field trips. Due to li-
ability restrictions, parents and other
family members are not allowed to ac-
company campers on the buses. If you
are interested in attending one of the
field trips, please speak to Peter.

New instructors make camp special Director’s Corner

They may be new to Camp Leahi
this year, but what they do at camp is
not particularly new. They’re natural
helpers. They like making others feel
good. They love their craft. They love
their jobs. They love kids. They are
Camp Leahi’s instructors.
Mr. Kui, who teaches sports and
recreation, is an old face at Camp
Leahi. He held the same position five
years ago, and is glad to be back. “I
really miss working with the little ones.
I forgot how much energy they have,”
he said. During the school year, Mr.
Kui teaches at Moanalua Intermediate.
Whenever time permits, or when his
two chidren and wife give him a break,
Mr. Kui can be found competing on the
tennis court. He’s an avid tennis player
who thrives on playing in Open tennis
tournaments.
Ms. Tyann recently moved to Ha-
waii from Washington State. “I love
the kids and this camp,” she said. A
graduate of Western Washington Uni-
versity, Ms. Tyann has travelled exten-
sively, and also worked with children
in a Washington sports camp. Ms. Ty-
ann teaches Discovery and Art.
“Uncle Kamu” teaches Hawai- Peter Uiagalelei
372-5012, peteruiagalelei@hotmail.com
ian culture. If you hear your camper
speaking in Hawaiian, it’s because of
Congratulations to the following stu-
“uncle.” Exposing our keiki to the
dents who were recognized as “Camp-
language and culture is something “I
ers of the Week.” They exhibited ex-
take seriously.” His innovative meth-
emplary behavior. They are Isabella
ods make for a very entertaining class.
Furuhashi, Nanealani Satterfield,
The University of Hawaii definitely
Makana Awana, Jaycie Ota, and Jil-
prepared him well.
lian Ota. Way to go campers!
Mr. Soane hails from Chami-
nade. He’s the reason kids are singing
Campers are encouraged to bring
around camp or even at home. His love
in empty cans (tin, aluminum) that will
for music and kids is reflected daily. He
be used for planting in Discovery class.
can take an old song and make it new
We could also use discarded magazines
again. “Camp Leahi is a great place to
for future projects.
be. I can’t believe I get paid to have so
much fun,” he said.
Please remember to sign out your
He’s an old face. A rare breed.
camper or other campers you may be
Almost extinct. He’s Mr. Emmanuel
picking up for the day. We need to al-
who runs the aftercare and Mind Gym
ways know when campers are signed
class. Mr. Emmanuel has been associ-
out for the day!
ated with Camp Leahi for the past 17
years. “I started first as a camper, then
Mark your calendar. Friday, July
counselor, and now instructor,” he said.
16 is our annual Ohana Night. Camp-
He is a recent graduate of the Univer-
ers will be performing for you. A com-
sity of Hawaii.
plimentary dinner will also be provid-
ed. Don’t miss this spectacular event!