There’s a brand-new addition floating on the waters of Lake Aloaloa — and she’s a big one! Welcome Camp Nakanawa’s new boathouse.
Earlier this month, five full semi trailers rolled into Junior Camp, packed tight with aluminum frames, floats, and materials for what would soon become our brand-new boathouse. Thanks to the expert work of Deaton’s Waterfront Services, each piece was carefully unloaded, transported down to the water’s edge, and assembled right here at camp.
The process was no small feat. After building the main frame of the boathouse on the water, the Deaton’s crew did something extraordinary — they floated the entire structure from Junior Camp across the lake to Senior Camp, where it was secured and attached to shore. Floating a building across Lake Aloaloa is no everyday event, but with clear skies, teamwork, and a whole lot of determination, the new boathouse found its home.
This beautiful new structure will soon be the heart of our waterfront activities — housing the iconic war canoes, nimble kayaks, and majestic sailboats that campers use throughout the summer. With improved docks, more space, and a strong, modern frame, the new boathouse will serve generations of Nakanawa girls to come. You can see Casey approves!
Deaton’s Waterfront Services will return in just a few weeks to complete the final stages of construction. Once the finishing touches are in place, this floating boathouse will be ready to launch a whole new chapter of lakefront fun.
The water is calling, the sun is shining, and the new boathouse is almost ready to welcome our campers back to their home on the lake. We can’t wait for you to see it in person this summer!