Sign up your kids for summer school

Not sure about how to fill your keiki’s time during the summer months? From general summer fun activities, to research and sports camps, there’s a program for every interest available this summer. Here is a list of summer school programs, organized by island, that are still accepting students.

Oahu:

Junior Lifeguard Program

Dates: One-week program, 13 options between June 2-July 25

Ages: 11-17

Cost: Free

Location: Ala Moana, Makaha, Pokai Bay, Nanakuli, Ko Olina, Waimanalo Beach Park, Kalama Beach Park, and Kokololio

Registration: Opens May 1, sign up here   

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Summer Fun Program

Dates: June 9-July 25

Ages: 6-13

Cost: Free-$125

Location: 63 sites across Oahu

Registration: Opens between May 12-16, depending on location, sign up here   

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Honolulu Summer Film Camp

Dates: June 2-6

Ages: 13-17, with an emphasis on engaging Native Hawaiian and Micronesian youth

Cost: Free

Location: CreativeSpace Studio at Entrepreneurs Sandbox in Kakaako

Registration: Apply by May 23

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HIDOE’s Summer School

Dates: Varies by school

Ages: Grades K-12

Cost: Free 

Location: Check your local school for details

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Hawaii Technology Academy

Dates: June 9-July 11 (5-week course) or June 9-27 (3-week course)

Ages: Grades 9-12

Cost: $190 (5-week course) or $95 (3-week course) 

Location: Online

Registration: Apply by May 23

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Summer Research Institute

Dates: June 9-August 1

Ages: Rising high school juniors to college undergraduates

Cost: Free

Location: Students on Oahu, Hawaii Island, Kauai, Maui and Molokai can access programming at CTAHR facilities on their home island

Registration: Apply by May 23 

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Kauai:

Keiki Lifeguard Program 

Dates: One-week program, 6 options between June 9-July 25

Ages: 8-11, who can swim and run 50 yards nonstop

Cost: Free

Location: Salt Pond Beach, Hanalei Pavilion, and Kalapaki Beach 

Registration: Opens May 1, sign up here   

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Junior Lifeguard Program

Dates: One-week program, 6 options between June 9-July 25

Ages: 12-17, who can swim and run 100 yards nonstop

Cost: Free

Location: Salt Pond Beach, Hanalei Pavilion, and Kalapaki Beach 

Registration: Opens May 1, sign up here   

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Summer Fun Program

Dates: June 16-July 25

Ages: 5-11

Cost: $75

Location: Kapaa, Lihue, Kalaheo, Hanapepe, Kekaha neighborhood centers, Anahola Clubhouse, and Koloa Elementary School

Registration: Opens May 15, sign up here   

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Summer Fun Swim Lessons

Dates: June 3-27 (Session 1) and July 1-25 (Session 2)

Ages: 5-11

Cost: Free

Location: Waimea and Kapaa pools

Registration: Opens May 24 at 3 p.m.

Learn more: Click here and scroll down to “Swim Class Information”

Summer Fun Golf Program

Dates: 3 sessions, between June 16-July25

Ages: 7-15

Cost: $35, students required to have a putter, 5 iron, 7 iron, 9 iron, wedge, driver, and golf bag

Location: Wailua Golf Course

Registration: Opens June 9, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wailua Golf Pro Shop

Learn more: Click here and scroll down to “Summer Fun Golf Program”

Youth Basketball Clinic

Dates: May 22

Ages: Kids currently in grades 5-8

Cost: Free

Location: Kapaa High School Gym

Registration: Opens May 16 at 8 a.m., sign up here   

Kahili Preserve Summer Internship Program

Dates: July 1-24

Ages: 16-18, limited to 5 students

Cost: $1,000 stipend awarded to each student upon completion of the program

Location: Hawaii Land Trust’s Kahili Beach Preserve and nearby partner sites

Registration: Applications currently being accepted

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Summer Research Institute

Dates: June 9-August 1

Ages: Rising high school juniors to college undergraduates

Cost: Free

Location: Students on Oahu, Hawaii Island, Kauai, Maui and Molokai can access programming at CTAHR facilities on their home island

Registration: Apply by May 23 

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Hawaii Island:

Summer Fun Program

Dates: June 9-July 18

Ages: 16 programs for elementary-aged children, four programs for teenagers, and two specialized enrichment programs

Cost: $40-$250, depending on the program 

Location: At sites across the island

Registration: Varies by location

Learn more: Click here

Summer Research Institute

Dates: June 9-August 1

Ages: Rising high school juniors to college undergraduates

Cost: Free

Location: Students on Oahu, Hawaii Island, Kauai, Maui and Molokai can access programming at CTAHR facilities on their home island

Registration: Apply by May 23 

Learn more: Click here

Lanai: 

Youth Basketball League

Dates: June 9-July 25

Ages: 7-8

Cost: Free

Location: Lanai Park Complex Gymnasium

Registration: Between May 12-30

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Project Hokulani-CLD TEAMS Summer Camp

Dates: July 14 – 18

Ages: Grades 6-12

Cost: Free

Location: Lanai High and Elementary School

Registration: Apply by June 25

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Summer Research Institute

Dates: June 9-August 1

Ages: Rising high school juniors to college undergraduates

Cost: Free

Location: Students on Oahu, Hawaii Island, Kauai, Maui and Molokai can access programming at CTAHR facilities on their home island

Registration: Apply by May 23 

Learn more: Click here

Maui and Molokai: 

Summer Research Institute

Dates: June 9-August 1

Ages: Rising high school juniors to college undergraduates

Cost: Free

Location: Students on Oahu, Hawaii Island, Kauai, Maui and Molokai can access programming at CTAHR facilities on their home island

Registration: Apply by May 23 

Learn more: Click here

Michelle Broder Van Dyke covers the Hawaiian Islands for Spectrum News Hawaii. Email her at michelle.brodervandyke@charter.com.