126 HAWAII PARENT March/April 2025 When Nathan Winston was just seven years old, he experienced something magical that forever changed his life: YMCA Camp H.R. Erdman. For years, Nathan had eagerly watched his older siblings leave for the beachfront camp nestled between the Waianae Mountains and Mokuleia’s pristine beaches, and when his moment finally came when he turned 7, it did not disappoint. From singing and laughing at the campfire songs and skits to exploring the great outdoors and making lifelong friends, Nathan’s love for Camp Erdman was immediate. After his very first week at camp, Nathan cried—not because he was sad to by Lisa Ontai
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