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The Kauwela Program provides workforce development opportunities through the strands of entrepreneurship, culinary and journalism. Open to youth ages 14-18. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays, July 5 - 28, 2023, 8:30AM - 1:30PM.

6-week in-person program where kamali‘i will participate in hands-on activities to learn about their environment and themselves through kilo, mo‘olelo, and fun!

For ages 6-10

Queenʻs Mele is a 5 day in-person program where ʻōpio from ages 11-17 will learn about Queen Liliʻuokalani and participate in music, dance or art. July 17-21, 2023 at the David M. Peters Building in Wailuku.

3-week in-person program where kamali‘i will participate in hands-on activities to learn about their environment and themselves through kilo, mo‘olelo, and interactive activities. For kamaliʻi ages 6 - 10. July 10 - 26, 2023 at Kīpuka Hilo.

Come spend the summer with us and weʻll teach you the basics of developing, organizing and running your own business! Two pathways to pick from, lauhala weaving and cooking. Two sessions, June 5-8 and July 24-28, 2023, must attend both sessions.

Liliʻu's Summer Bash is a 3 day in-person program where ʻōpio from ages 11-17 will learn about our last reigning monarch, Queen Liliʻuokalani. Activities will include music, gardening, screen printing, sewing and much more. June 20-22, 2023, 9AM - 2PM.

ʻŌlino Summer is designed to give kamaliʻi ages 11 to 17 a fun and safe space to spend their summer building pilina and exploring pathways they love or have always wanted to try. Each age group will have the opportunity to explore one of the pathways designed to learn new skills and have new experiences while being rooted in Hawaiian culture and values. 

6 virtual sessions with activities to manage self, focus, and develop a positive outlook through kilo (observation), moʻolelo (stories) and hoʻomaʻamaʻa (practice).

ʻŌiwi Connection provides a safe space for ʻōpio ages 11-18 to connect with akua, kūpuna, honua, and to kānaka. 'Ōiwi Connection is all about relationships in every sense and being rooted in oneʻs Hawaiianness. Thursdays, Mar 30 - May 11, 2023.

Connection and healing through shared moʻolelo, hands-on cultural activities to share our collective hā for families currently in Foster Care and Resource Family Caregivers (RCG).

Mākua Kākoʻo is a self-care and support group for Mākuahine. Bi-weekly on Mondays starting August 7th, 2023.

Located between Kailua-Kona town and Honokōhau Harbor are two campgrounds nestled along the Keahuolū shoreline. Halepaʻo is a sandy beach surrounded by a grove of milo trees with a swimming area and tide pools. Hiʻiakanoholae is a sandy beach to the north of Halepaʻo with tide pools, blowholes, and deep ocean waters.

Mom Power is a 10-week virtual parenting program to support moms by practicing parenting and self-care skills, make connections with other moms, and support their relationship with their keiki.

Thursdays, 5:00PM - 6:30PM

Mākua Kākoʻo is a self-care and support group for Mākuahine. Bi-weekly on Mondays starting August 7th, 2023.

The LT Youth Advisory Council is an exciting paid 16-week opportunity for youth ages 16 - 26. Participants will help to develop exciting youth programming for the community, speak up for what they believe in, and will become more confident and courageous in advocating for change. Virtually and in-person, July to October 2023, up to 10 hours/week.

As part of an ongoing commitment to education and community involvement, Hawai‘i Pacific Health, Residential Youth Services and Empowerment (RYSE), and Liliʻuokalani Trust (LT) have partnered to offer HPH’s Nurse Aide Program to young adults not currently employed or enrolled in a training or education program who may benefit from the program for future employment.

Make the most of your summer! Earn COLLEGE CREDITS while experiencing life on a university campus - all at no cost!

Kamali'i will have the opportunity to learn about the Queen's culture and legacy, create moʻolelo, and explore pathways for the future while gaining peer support. This program is for Kamali'i between 13 to 18 years old on Oʻahu Island.