Summer 2026
Summer Adventures
Summer Adventures offers two full-day sessions that focus on adventures and explorations. Each session has a separate registration.
Session A July 13–17 (8:00 am–3:15 pm)
Session B July 20–24 (8:00 am–3:15 pm)
*Registering more than one child? Submit a separate registration for each student.*
Maximum enrollment: 14 students per session unless indicated
Field trip locations are tentative
Seekers
Grades 1, 2
Students will engage in weekly field trips and daily physical education, art projects, science experiments, and other activities focused around a central weekly theme. Through project-based learning, students will apply critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and self-management skills to solve real-world scenarios.
Session A: Rainforest Animals of Hawaii and South America Students will journey through the rainforests found on the Hawaiian Islands and in South America. With our new knowledge on the diversity, adaptations, and differing environments that make rainforests unique, students will study the needs and means of survival of rainforest animals to create environments that allow them to thrive. Students will also explore ways to battle extinction, destruction of the forests, and find ideas to save rainforest animals.
Session B: Journey to Mars We’re heading on a journey to the red planet. Who do we bring? What do we bring? How do we prepare for the journey? What do we do once we are there? Our student scientists will be using all of their knowledge and ideas to construct their own colony on Mars. It will be an environment that is comfortable for them (resembling their homes on Earth in a way), is livable, and also allows our young scientists to explore what lies beyond planet Earth and our moon.
Investigators
Grades 3, 4, 5
Students will be a part of a structured learning experience around a weekly theme. Hands-on activities will explore different themes in biology and art to enhance the students' knowledge about the world around them.
Session A: Body Detectives At 9:00 Monday morning, a patient walks into the Body Detectives Medical Office presenting with some unusual symptoms, and it is up to our medical detectives to work together to solve the case! Each day, we will perform various modeling and hands-on activities to uncover clues about a different body system, from the beating heart to the amazing brain to gather evidence about what may have gone wrong. Students will get the opportunity to learn skills in first aid as well as using medical instruments to take vitals of our patients. By the end of the week, our medical detectives will have collected evidence, recorded observations, and used critical thinking to present a diagnosis and show how the human body’s systems all connect to keep us healthy!
Session B: Planet Protectors Join the mission to protect our planet! Students will explore how our actions impact Hawaiʻi’s environment and discover creative ways to keep it healthy. Through hands-on, science, art, and design projects, they’ll learn about renewable energy, recycling, and protecting native wildlife. From building solar ovens to creating upcycled art, students will see how science and creativity can make a real difference. The week concludes with a “Green Expo,” where our Planet Protectors showcase their eco-friendly inventions and share their ideas for a brighter, greener future!
Junior Challengers
Grades 1, 2, 3
This course is designed to physically and mentally engage students in a variety of environments. Activities will place an emphasis on map reading skills, teamwork, and exploration. Students will participate in team games, explore scenic hiking trails, read and follow a map, practice teamwork and sportsmanship, and more.
Session A & B will have different activities.
Challengers
Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
This course is designed to physically challenge students in a variety of environments and activities. Experience many of the natural hidden treasures on and around our island through a variety of vigorous physical activities and adventures. Students will explore scenic hiking trails and caves, slide down cascading waterfalls, learn to navigate with a compass, read and follow a map, and more. Students will also learn water safety skills through fun swimming, snorkeling, paddling, and diving activities.
Session A & B will have different activities.
Junior Entrepreneurs: Mini Marketplace
Grades 6, 7, 8, 9
July 13–24 (8:00 am–3:15 pm)
This 10-day course will run both weeks of Summer Adventures
Students will form their own companies— conceptualizing, creating, marketing, manufacturing, and selling their own products. They will learn the basics of marketing and economics including how to design their merchandise, create and promote their brand, and keep track of their expenses and profits. The course will culminate in a fun mini-marketplace event where students will sell their products to the Summer Programs students and staff. Families are encouraged to join us!
Explorations in English: Elementary
Grades 4, 5
July 13–24 (8:00 am–3:15 pm)
This 10-day course will run both weeks of Summer Adventures
Join us for two exciting weeks of English through games, music, movement, and creativity! This course is designed for upper elementary students who want to build their English skills while having lots of fun with friends. In Week 1, students will focus on listening and speaking through active games like fruit basket, charades, freeze dance, and more. They’ll also enjoy fun ways to introduce themselves, move with emotions, and talk through rhythm and play. In Week 2, the focus shifts to reading and writing. Students will read aloud, make crafts, draw, and write picture diaries. They'll also work on group story projects, go on treasure hunts, and play language games like English Shiritori and mystery-solving activities. Special field trips will enhance our exploration and use of English in a real-world setting!
All activities are hands-on, interactive, and designed to make English fun and meaningful. Whether speaking in a game or sharing a drawing, students will use English in ways that feel natural and exciting.
IMPORTANT: Students must have completed at least 2 years of English language lessons to enroll. The course will be conducted in English.
Explorations in English: Secondary
Grades 6, 7, 8, 9
July 13–24 (8:00 am–3:15 pm)
This 10-day course will run both weeks of Summer Adventures
Photography makes learning fun, creative, and visual—perfect for English language learners! In this class, students will learn the four essential language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking, by taking and discussing photos. We will focus on vocabulary, writing and speaking in sentences, and building confidence. Students will describe and discuss the colors, objects, actions, feelings, and places depicted in the photos. Additionally, participation in field trips around Hawai'i will allow further opportunities to practice their conversational English as well as their new photography skills! By the end of the two weeks, students will create a small photo project to share with classmates and families.
IMPORTANT: Students must have completed at least 2 years of English language lessons to enroll. The course will be conducted in English.
Announcements
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Welcome to Summer Programs 2026. This summer, we are delighted to offer a number of exciting new classes in addition to our popular favorites. Register soon while spaces are available!
**updated 02/04/2026**
