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2026 Youth Camping Trip Recap
A week of ocean, campfires, and friendships at Spencer's Beach Park.
A Week of Ocean, Campfires, and Friendships
This summer, the COTA Foundation brought a group of young campers to Spencer's Beach Park for a camping trip built around adventure, teamwork, and the outdoors. From the first trek in to the last campfire, here's how it went.
Trip Highlights
The Journey
The crew made the trek to Spencer's Beach Park on the Big Island and set up camp steps from the water.
Safety First
Every adventure started with a safety briefing so campers could explore with confidence.
Fishing Adventure
Campers learned to fish off the coast — patience, technique, and a few proud catches.
Sun & Swimming
Long afternoons swimming in the turquoise water and soaking up the Hawaiian sun.
Cooking & Shared Meals
Meals cooked and shared together — the heart of every day at camp.
Campfire Building
Nights ended around a fire the campers built themselves.
Chewy S'mores Moment
The legendary s'mores session — a highlight nobody will forget.
Impact
New friendships, new skills, and memories that will last long after the tents came down.
Flip Through the Full Recap
The complete 12-page recap deck — trip overview and goals, the journey, and every moment in between.
See You Next Year!
The COTA Foundation's youth camping trips are made possible by our community. Mahalo to every camper, volunteer, and supporter who made 2026 unforgettable.
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