Oahu - Camp Wai'anae
The Oahu – Wai’anae ten day courses are hosted at Camp Wai’anae. Camp Wai’anae is a summer camp and retreat center located in the Wai’anae Valley of Oahu, Hawaii. We can offer vipassana to approximately 85 students at Camp Wai’anae. The site has cabins with bunk beds, large personal camping tents, dining areas, a full kitchen, and more.
Location
Camp Wai’anae
85-1508 Haleahi Rd
Waianae, HI 96792
Note: Please DO NOT visit the site until the courses starts.
Travel
– Air Travel
Most people fly into Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. From the airport, it is approximately 1 hour by car or 2.5 hours by bus to Camp Wai’anae.
– Bus Travel
You can find bus routes and times at http://www.thebus.org or call (808) 848-5555. Take the bus to Camp Waianae. If you take the bus, we can pick you up at Haleahi Rd + Waianae Valley Rd bus stop or you can walk the .35 miles to the camp. If you walk, continue to walk up Haleahi Rd from the bus stop until you get to the entrance of Camp Waianae; then walk up the hill to the camp. If you wish to be picked up, once you arrive, please text (preferred) or call +1 760-813-5212 and we will pick you up as time permits.
– Rideshare
You can offer or request a ride to the course site using our Rideshare Board. Once you receive your acceptance or confirmation letter you will be able to view the course-specific Rideshare Board to edit or post whether you are offering or requesting a ride to the site. Note: If you mention needing or you willing to offer a ride on your application, you will be automatically entered on the Ride Share Board.
Weather
The course site is located up in the mountains, so be prepared for cooler nights and mornings in the winter months.
- December to May: 62 – 78 degrees Fahrenheit
- June to November: 70 – 86 degrees Fahrenheit
What to Bring and Not Bring
Camp Wai’anae is located up in the mountains, so be prepared for cold nights and mornings with temperatures as low as 62 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter months from December – April. If you can not bring any of these items, please email us at [email protected] to see if we can accommodate your needs.
Please Bring | Please Do Not Bring |
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Required Items (not provided)
Suggested Items
We Provide
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Clothing
Other
NOTE: If you arrive with any of the above items, they will need to be checked in with the management on the first day. Checked items will be returned when the course is over. Your valuables will be locked away, but are kept on the site at your own risk. The management is not liable for any loss or damage to your valuables. |
Accommodations
Accommodations include simple shared rooms with bunk beds and large personal tents with a bed mattress.