In addition to their many crisis intervention services, the YWCA of Kauai also provides youth service programs. Kokee Natural History Museum. Learn about the area at the only museum in the State of Hawaii that is free and open every day of the year. It's also a great first stop for hiking trail maps and advice. Na Ala Hele (DNLR's Trail Division). Don;t take the chance of getting lost during your adventure in Kokee. Print out these trail maps and get informed about potential hazards before your journey. Providing rental equipment for biking and kayaking as well as guided tours and group excursions. Sea kayak the Na Pali Coast, paddle jungle streams and hike to waterfalls. They can even arrange and exhilarating downhill bike ride from the top of Waimea Canyon. Kokee State Park is the place to be for mountain biking, with so many great trails you won;t know where to begin. Kauai Cycle Tour provides custom guided tours for riders of any level. Island Soap Candle Works. Scented candles, handmade soaps, tropical lotions and other unique gifts from the island. Proceeds from Camp Sloggett support the programs of the YWCA. Its mission is to empower women and girls and improve their quality of life worldwide. Hiking Kauai - The Garden Isle. The Water of Kane: And Other Legends of the Hawaiian Islands. Tales of the Menehune. Polihale and other Kauai Legends. Kauai Trails - Walks, Strolls and Treks on the Garden Island. Kauai Trailblazer - Where to Hike, Snorkel, Bike, Paddle, Surf. Mountain Biking in the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii;s State Bird: the Nene. I;iwi, the Hawaiian Honeycreeper. Jim Denny;s Hawaii Bird Photography. There are hundreds of activities to choose from on the island. We;ve narrowed the list down to just a few of our favorites. If you think Kauai is gorgeous from land, you won;t believe the sights from the air. Sail the seas of Kauai on a sea-life watching adventure around the Na Pali Coast. Watch the scenes of exciting movies and shows while at the locations where they were filmed. Dive Kauai Scuba Center. Experience Kauai below the surface by scuba diving with the diverse and colorful underwater life. Lahela Ocean Adventures. Catch more than just waves on Kauai...;tackle; a sport fishing trip. The official County of Kauai web site with a vacation directory of products and services, plus info about attractions by region. Lolo;s Unofficial Guide to Kokee, Kauai. Everything you;d want to know about the Kokee area. Includes directions, sightseeing spots, local wildlife, activities and more. Shop for gifts, send a free e-postcard, view an award-winning e-zine, or search Hawaii. Information for your Hawaiian vacation, including accomodations, weddings, videos and music. Kauai Visitors Bureau. Take a virtual tour of Kauai and order your free vacation planner here!

Camp Sloggett offers four accommodation options so you can choose just how much;roughing it; you want to do. All four are located on our two acre grassy retreat, next to Kokee stream. Where else could you find a fire pit that seats over 40 adults and is on the. National Historic Register? If you are interested in making reservations for a group of 25 guests or more, the entire facility can be reserved for your group only. Please also inquire about our YWCA member program discount rates. From its early days housing rural high school girls to today;s leadership in sexual assault and domestic violence treatment, the YWCA plays a vital role in the Garden Island community. Perfect for a quiet, relaxing getaway, this cozy cabin offers everything you would want from a mountain retreat. queen size sofa sleeper woodburning fireplace bathroom with shower you need to provide towels. Rates are $85/ night weekdays; $120/ night weekends, for up to four people, for a minimum 2 night stay and $100/week cleaning deposit. This quaint lodge is the original Sloggett family retreat and is on the National Historic Register. Sloggett Lodge sleeps up to 15 in 2 bedrooms and in the main living room. commercial kitchen with more pots and pans than you'll ever need dining and table settings for 50. 800 sq. ft. covered patio for dining, meeting and recreation, seats 40 people fireplace and outdoor fire pit, guests supply their own firewood which can be purchased locally large bathroom with shower mattresses available, you provide sleeping bags, blankets, towels etc. Rates are 25 / night / person for 8-15 guests (2 nights) on weekends, 5-15 guests on weekdays, and 3 nights on holidays. Day use overnight group rates available with minimum $100/ week group cleaning deposit. Children under 5 stay free. So uniquely located that we hesitate to call it a hostel. The Weinberg Bunkhouse consists of 2 spacious rooms with bunk and single style beds for up to 60 guests (30 in each room). Great for hostelers and large groups. 2 bathroom facilities with hot showers mattresses available, you provide sleeping bags towels. Individual rates are $25 / night / person. Group rates available with minimum $100/week group deposit. Exclusive use end units (4 person max/2 night minimum) are $75/weekdays $100/weekends. Children under 5 stay free. You sacrifice a roof, but you couldn;t ask for a bigger back yard. Pitch a tent anywhere on the two acres of open grass, or sleep right under the sparkling stars if you;re a bit more daring (and have a warm sleeping bag). Restrooms and showers available, you provide tent tent camp equipment. Rates are $10/night/person. Individuals accommodated on a space available basis, no reservations needed. Upon reaching Kokee State Park, stay on the main road until just past Kokee Lodge and the Kokee Museum. Take a right at the YWCA sign by the road and follow the dirt road 1/2 mile. Turn right at the wooden Camp Sloggett sign and follow the dirt road into the camp ground.

The YWCA reaches out to assist victims of sexual abuse and helps break the cycle of violent behavior by being the only provider on the island of programs for sexual assault and sex abuse treatment and prevention. In fact, not so many generations ago, certain trails in Kokee were revered as passageways between heaven and earth. The ancient Hawaiians believed that spirits of the deceased traveled on the sacred trail of Puu Ka Pele, where they could enter the next world by jumping off the cliff to Polihale. Today, this same breathtaking beauty is enjoyed by visitors from around the world. Camp Sloggett is the perfect retreat for a multi-day trip so that guests can fully explore the diverse landscapes of Kokee State Park and Waimea Canyon, and enjoy a variety of plants and animals, many of which are endangered or unique to the region. The Sloggett;s knew a good thing when they saw it! Henry Digby Sloggett and his wife Etta Wilcox Sloggett enjoyed the Kokee area so much that they built a rustic family retreat there in 1925. Etta;s sister, Elsie Wilcox, started the YWCA of Kauai in 1922, so it was appropriate that after Henry Sloggett;s death in 1938, the children donated the camp to their aunt;s cause. Since the Sloggett family generously donated their retreat to the YWCA of Kauai nearly 70 years ago, it has been visited and enjoyed by Girl Scouts, church groups, workshop participants, several Y teen and adult groups, various retreats and thousands of happy campers and families from around the globe. By staying at the Camp Sloggett, every visitor has contributed to maintaining the beauty of the area and many worthy community programs on Kauai. Kauai is famous for its incredible variation in weather from one area to the next, and Kokee is no exception. From the mists and sedges of Alakai Swamp (the highest elevation swamp in the world) to the desert dry red dirt hills and valleys scattered throughout Waimea Canyon. Be prepared when planning to visit the area overnight, with your typical Hawaii summertime garb and sunblock, but don;t forget the jacket and extra warm sleeping bag because temperatures can drop to a damp and chilly 40° F on an average winter night.

Camp Sloggett is not your typical camp ground. It is a lodge, cottage, camp ground and hostel owned by the YWCA of Kauai in stunning Kokee State Park. Built as a family retreat in 1925 by the Sloggett family and donated in 1938 to the YWCA, people from all walks of life have been enjoying the beauty and seclusion of Camp Sloggett for over 75 years. It;s unique location;in a tropical evergreen forest at the top of Waimea Canyon;makes it a refreshing departure from the norm. And, with some of the planet;s most beautiful beaches a short drive below, Camp Sloggett offers the best of both worlds. Founded in 1921, the YWCA of Kauai has weathered time and change with an unwavering commitment and a remarkable tradition of service to the women, children and families of the Garden Island. Camp Sloggett is an ideal place for everything from an adventurous weekend in the woods, to a memorable family reunion or week-long company incentive retreat. Come to YWCA;s Camp Sloggett for an unforgettable experience that will create memories and bragging rights for a lifetime. ©2001 YWCA of Kauai; (808)245-5959; 3094 Elua Street, Lihue, HI 96766; Design:

Proceeds from the rental of Camp Sloggett help support key YWCA community programs such as; sexual assault treatment, alternatives to violence the Family Violence Shelter, girls after school programs camp for girls. Do you already have a vacation to Kauai planned? What are you interested in reserving at Camp Sloggett? If planning an event, what sort of event will you be hosting? Number of people in your party: Planned date of arrival: Planned date of departure: Are these dates flexible? Request for additional information or requirements:

 Camping and RSV park on grounds
 Kitchen
 Mixed dorms
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Fridge
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities