Summer Fun Guide
Summer is soon approaching, and many fun events are happening to celebrate. We put together a list of some family-friendly – and some chill-laxing – events and activities taking place on Oahu.
Hawaii Academy Summer School 2017
Date
May 31-Aug 4 (weekdays) |
Time
7:30am- 5:30pm |
Location
1314 Moonui St.
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Description
Activities include basic math and reading comprehension, science experiments, arts and crafts, cooking lessons, movies and study hall, with daily gymnastics and trampoline instruction. Costs begin at $380 per week (includes lunch) half day begins at $220 per week, single-day options available Call 842-5642 or visit 808ne.ws/2oZ3Qhw
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Hawaii Children’s Discover Center
Date
May 29-Aug 11 (weekdays) |
Time
9am-4pm afterhours til 4:30 |
Location
111 Ohe St. Kakaako
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Description
Ages 5-8 The Center offers Discovery Camps four times a year during school breaks. Our themed Discovery Camps include hands-on educational activities, outdoor play, a visit to the Center’s exhibit galleries, and a healthy snack. Cost: $220 to $275 per week Summer Break Discovery Camp |
Hawaii State Public Library System Summer Reading Program
Date
June 4-15th
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Time
Varies |
Location
Neighborhood libraries
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Description
Participants who visit their local library and read at least one book per week are eligible to receive a free weekly reading incentive, while supplies last. In addition to reading, the programs will feature storytelling performances by outstanding storytellers and artists. Performance programs will be announced at a later date and posted on the HSPLS Free website: www.librarieshawaii.org.
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Moiliili Community Center
Date
May 30- July 28
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Time
7am-5:30pm weekdays |
Location
2535 S. King St.
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Description
Summer Smiles Program for keiki in grades K-6. Activities include Japanese language sessions, educational activities, games, cooking, arts and crafts, holiday-themed events, Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawaii field trip. Costs range from $900 to $1,170 for six-, seven- or nine-week packages. Membership fee: $30. Optional lunch program. Register by May 5; $25 late fee. Call 955-1555 or visit moiliilicc.org
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Pearl City Foundation
Date
May 30-Aug 4
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Time
6am-6pm half-day 6am-2pm |
Location
Momilani Community Center 715 Hoomoana St.
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Description
Includes academics, sports, and fitness activities, arts and crafts, cooking, swimming (Monday and Wednesday at leahi swim school), field trips by May 8 Cost: $1350 thereafter; $960 for half-day program; weekly and daily options available; optional lunch program. Register by May 19. Call 456-2073 or visit pearlcityfoundation.org
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Archery for All
Date
June 24-28
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Time
8:30am- 4:30pm |
Location
45-035 Kaneohe Bay dr.
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Description
Basics of archery through safe training, games, hands-on equipment building, educational activities and more. Cost: $359; partial-week rates available Call 675-6858 or visit archeryforall.com/archery-camp
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I Got Skills soccer camp
Date
June 4-15th
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Time
Varies |
Location
Waialae Iki park and Central Oahu Regional Park
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Description
Instruction in speed and agility, first touch, moves to beat opponents, shooting and finishing. Players grouped by age and abilities; beginning players work on fundamentals and ball mastery, while elite players receive advanced skills training. Cost $195 per camp (includes T-shirt). Call 389-6210 or visit igotskills.com
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Leahi Swim School
Date
Start May 27
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Time
Depends |
Location
Momilani Community Center in Pearl City and Saint Francis School in Manoa
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Description
Call 456-4506 or 988-7146 for pricing and availability. Visit leahiswimschool.com
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Skate Care Hawaii
Date
June 19-23 & 26-30 July 10-14 & 17-21 July 31- Aug 4 |
Time
9am-2pm |
Location
Hickam Stake Hangar at Pearl Harbor-Hickam 000 Hangar Ave. Building 2065 |
Description
Participants learn proper techniques with trained professionals in a safe, positive environment. Bring safety gear, skateboard and lunch. Cost per week: $365 for beginners, $325 for intermediate/advanced levels Call 865-7887 or visit skatecare.com/summercamp
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Spike and Serve
Date
June through August
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Time
Depends on age and location |
Location
Manoa Valley District Pary and Mary, Star of the Sea; St. Francis; and Damien Memorial school gym |
Description
Ages 5-18 of all skill levels. Sponsored by Former Olympian Kevin Wong Costs begin at $30 Call 561-4220 or visit spikeandserve.com Hawaii Junior Volleyball League: Creted especially for beginners, the program teachers “fun-damentals” to keiki age 5-9 (noon to 1:30pm) and team concepts to participants ages 9-13 (2pm-4pm) June 10-29(Saturdays) at Mary, Star of the Sea gymnasium Cost: $240; $35 drop-in session
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Diamond Head Theatre
Date
June 5-21 July 24-Aug 4 |
Time
varies |
Location
520 Makapuu Ave. |
Description
Musical Theatre Experience offers training in acting, singing and dancing for students of all skill levels, with final performance July 22. Kids Program (ages 7-12) runs 8am-noon (cost: $990); Teens Program (age 12-18) runs 1:30pm- 4:30pm(cost: $690) with final performance aug 5. Two weeks intensive program for students ages 7-16/ Previous performance experience required. Cost $625 Musical Theatre Experience II, July 24-Aug 4, 8:30-4pm, with final performance Aug 5. Two-week intensive program for students 7-17. Previous performance experience required. Cost $625 |
Hawaii Women in Filmaking
Date
June-July
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Time
Depends |
Location
3167 Waialae Ave.
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Description
“Reel Camps for Girls* for ages 13-19 Cost $300 per camp or sliding-scale fee based on family size and income. Visit hawaiiwomeninfilmmaking.org
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Honolulu Museum of Art
Date
Depends on location
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Time
Depends |
Location
Beretainia or Makiki Heights location |
Description
Call 532-8741 or visit honolulumuseum.org Parent-child classes: Six Monday sessions for preschoolers ages 3-5, June 19-July 24, 9-11am 900 Beretania St. Experiment with projects in painting, printmaking, drawing, clay and mixed media; must be accompanied by adult. Cost: $170, $90 for additional child. Weekly art camps at Spalding House for students in grades 1-3, June 5- July14, 10am to 3:45pm weekdays 2411 Makiki Heights Dr. Explore media such as drawing, painting, sculpting, printmaking, with tours through museum galleries. Cost: $200 to $240 (includes supplies)
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Hawaii Youth Symphony
Date
June-July
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Time
Depends |
Location
1704 Waiola St. |
Description
Call 941-9706 or visit hiyouthsymphony.org/summer Summer Strings, June 5- July 7; 2:45 to 3:45 pm for beginners and 4 to 5 pm. For intermediates (with one year of experience), Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii, Spalding Clubhouse, 1704 Waiola St. Choose from classes in violin, viola, cello or bass. Participants must be born on or before June 1, 2009. Cost: $275 Pacific Music Institute, June 7 – July 16, times and location TBA. Intensive musical program for students entering grades 8-12 (including graduating seniors) with at least two years of instrumental experience. Each ensemble (concert band, string orchestra, chamber music, jazz band and symphony orchestra) will perform in free concerts following the program. Registration for, cost and details will be available online in May.
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Camp Homelani
Date
June 17-21, July 3-7 and July 17-21 |
Time
TBA |
Location
North Shore
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Description
Salvation Army program for ages 7-12, with beach outings, crafts, campfires, Club Bible and more; meals included. Teen session for ages 13-17 runs July 24-28. Cost $185. Call 440-1832
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Kalihi Union Church
Date
June 17-21, July 3-7 and July 17-21 |
Time
TBA |
Location
North Shore
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Description
Salvation Army program for ages 7-12, with beach outings, crafts, campfires, Club Bible and more; meals included. Teen session for ages 13-17 runs July 24-28. Cost $185. Call 440-1832
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Koolau Baptist Church
Date
July 24-28 |
Time
9am-12pm |
Location
45-633 Keneke St. Kaneohe
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Description
Experience medieval life with a castle, knights and royalty, plus lessions about God, playtime, arts and crafts, music and storytime. Free. Call 233-2900 or visit koolaubc.org
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Kroc Center Hawaii
Date
May 30-Aug 11 |
Time
7am-5:30pm weekdays |
Location
91-3257 Kualakai Parkway, Ewa Beach
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Description
“Fun in the Son” day camps offer weekly programs for students in grades 1-6 who will “go on a journey through the Bible” and participate in crafts, games, swimming and more. Also availability: specialty camps in archery, junior lifeguards, “Bricks 4 Kidz,” “Amusement Park” and “Space Adventure.” Cost $148 to $215 per camp; $10 late fee Various instructional programs will be offered throughout the summer in swimming, art, music, fitness, soccer, judo, archery, volleyball and more. For dates, times and costs, call 693-8381 visit kroccenterhawaii.org
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