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Learn about feelings through culture and connection. Ulupono supports kamalei in building emotional awareness, kindness, and healthy coping skills in a safe, nurturing space. Rooted in Hawaiian values, this program strengthens identity, positive relationships, and everyday well-being.

Location: Kīpuka Waiʻanae
Ages: 6 - 11

Connect, play, and learn through culture. West Oʻahu ʻŌiwi Connection offers a safe, welcoming space where kamalei explore Hawaiian culture through play and enrichment activities. Build friendships, try new interests, and grow with support from caring adults in a space that honors who you are.

Location: Kīpuka Waiʻanae
Ages: 6 - 11

Kīpuka Maui's Engagement Center is open for kamalei to hang out, explore interests, and try new things in a safe, welcoming environment. Build skills, get creative, and spend your afternoons in a place that supports you.
Location: Kīpuka Maui
Ages: 12-18

Aukahi Ensemble invites you into a creative journey through theatre, music, and dance, grounded in culture and shared storytelling. Designed for kamaliʻi ages 12–18, this program is a space to explore who you are, where you come from, and how your voice connects to others.

Location: Liliʻuokalani Center
Ages: 12 - 18

This summer, step into a creative technology experience where culture, storytelling, and innovation come together. In this immersive, team-based program, you’ll explore esports, digital making, stagecraft, and design while working toward a shared creative goal.

Location: Liliʻuokalani Center
Ages: 12 - 13

Kauluwena is a program created for middle and high school girls to support confidence, healing, and self-discovery. This is a space where you can learn about yourself, connect with others, and step more fully into who you are becoming.

Location: Kīpuka Kauaʻi
Ages: Girls 12 - 17

Drop in, connect, and feel supported. The Hilo Engagement Center is a safe, welcoming space to hang out, make friends, create art, play games, and enjoy snacks. Access laundry, showers, and support services in a place built for connection, care, and belonging.

Location: Kīpuka Hilo

In this final phase of Hoʻohiki, you and your cohort design and carry out a group project that gives back to the community. This is where you step into leadership, practice kuleana, and apply what you’ve learned about accountability, collaboration, and purpose.

Location: Kīpuka Kona
Ages: 13 - 17

Looking to grow your skills and connect to your roots? Puʻu Lei o Liliʻu's Summer Program 2026, as part of Wai Kahana, is your chance to explore career paths while grounding yourself in healing, culture, and ʻike kūpuna (ancestral wisdom).

Location: Kīpuka Leihano
Ages: 16 - 19

From the mountains to the ocean, your journey begins here. The 2026 Mauka to Makai Summer Program invites youth ages 12–18 from Wailuku/Central, and Upcountry/Pukalani to explore Maui’s landscapes through hands-on cultural learning.

Location: Kīpuka Maui
Ages: 12 - 18

Nā Kiaʻi ʻĀina is a summer program that invites you to care for the land while learning how culture, science, and community work together. Rooted in the values of aloha ʻāina, this program helps you grow the mindset and habits of a kiaʻi, someone who protects, guards, and upholds that which sustains us.

Location: Kīpuka Hilo
Ages: 12 - 18

Ka Piko o Ke Ala Hou is a one-week summer program for youth, a time when curiosity, confidence, and identity are growing. This program gives you the chance to explore new interests while strengthening your connection to culture, ʻāina, and community.

Location: Kīpuka Kona
Ages: 13 - 17

Nā Mea ʻOno: Summer Culinary Explorations invites kamaliʻi ages 14–17 to learn, create, and connect through food. This hands-on program blends cooking, culture, and creative expression while helping you build confidence and practical kitchen skills.

Location: Liliʻuokalani Center
Ages: 14 - 17

Drop in, connect, and feel supported. The Waiʻanae Engagement Center is a safe, welcoming space to hang out, make friends, create art, play games, and enjoy snacks. Access laundry, showers, and support services in a place built for connection, care, and belonging.

Location: Kīpuka Waiʻanae
Ages: 12 - 17

The Ola Kino Next Level Grindz Summer Nutrition Cohort is a hands-on cooking and nutrition program for youth ages 9 to 12 rooted in Hawaiian values and ʻike kūpuna. Kamalei prepare simple dishes, read food labels, and create healthier versions of favorite meals using local ingredients in a safe and supportive environment. Youth build real-life food skills, confidence, and kuleana while strengthening connection to food and community. You will cook, taste new foods, work as a team, and create a take-home recipe booklet.

Location: LT Waimānalo
Ages: 9 - 12

Learn who you are and where you come from. Explore the moʻolelo, winds, rains, mauna, and sacred places of Waiʻanae through hands-on, place-based learning. Build cultural identity, life skills, and confidence while learning through doing.

Location: Kīpuka Waiʻanae
Ages: 6 - 11

Get moving while caring for your whole self. The Liliʻuokalani Center Sports and Wellness Program brings together physical training, cultural connection, and relationship-building to support your growth in a safe, encouraging space.

Location: Liliʻuokalani Center
Ages: 12 - 18

ʻAha ʻŌpio Wāhine's E Liliʻu E brings kamalei together for cultural learning, dialogue, and place-based experiences rooted in Hawaiian values. Kamalei takes part in guided activities, talk story, and hands-on learning in a safe and supportive environment guided by caring adults. The four-day E Liliʻu E experience includes visits to Royal School, Washington Place, ʻIolani Palace, and Mauna ʻAla to explore the life of Queen Liliʻuokalani. You will connect with others, learn leadership and resilience, and strengthen identity and kuleana.

Location: LT Waimānalo
Ages: Girls ages 11-15

Nā Kiaʻi ʻĀina is a summer program that invites you to care for the land while learning how culture, science, and community work together. Rooted in the values of aloha ʻāina, this program helps you grow the mindset and habits of a kiaʻi, someone who protects, guards, and upholds that which sustains us.

Location: Kīpuka Hilo
Ages: 6 - 11

Move, play, and have fun together. Ola Kino introduces kamalei to sports and active games that build confidence, coordination, and teamwork. Each session is inclusive and supportive, giving everyone a chance to learn new skills, stay active, and discover the joy of movement.

Location: Kīpuka Waiʻanae
Ages: 6 - 11

This summer, step into a creative technology experience where culture, storytelling, and innovation come together. In this immersive, team-based program, you’ll explore esports, digital making, stagecraft, and design while working toward a shared creative goal.

Location: Liliʻuokalani Center
Ages: 14 - 18

LT Pukalani's Engagement Center is open for kamalei to hang out, explore interests, and try new things in a safe, welcoming environment. Build skills, get creative, and spend your afternoons in a place that supports you.
Location: LT Pukalani
Ages: 12-18

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.

Ulupono supports youth emotional well-being by creating a safe, culturally grounded space to learn about feelings and develop healthy ways to cope with life’s challenges. Through hands-on activities, connection to ʻāina, therapeutic art, and guided reflection, you’ll build self-awareness, empathy, and resilience.

Location: Kīpuka Hilo
Ages: 14 - 17

Ready to dig in and learn where food really comes from? The Hawaiʻi Food Systems Summer program is a four-week, hands-on experience that immerses youth in traditional and modern food systems rooted in culture, science, and community.

Location: Liliʻuokalani Center
Ages: 12 - 17

Find healing and connection with H.O.P.E., a hybrid grief support program for kamaliʻi (beneficiaries) and ʻohana (family) navigating loss through death or separation. Guided by the theme Light and Legacy, you’ll honor loved ones through reflection, cultural practices, and activities that strengthen resilience and family bonds.

Location: Hybrid
Ages: All ages welcomed

Drop in, connect, and feel supported. The Kona Engagement Center is a safe, welcoming space to hang out, make friends, create art, play games, and enjoy snacks. Access laundry, showers, and support services in a place built for connection, care, and belonging.

Location: Kīpuka Hilo

Got ideas to make Hawaiʻi a better place? Hack for Hawai'i helps you turn your ideas into real solutions that can impact your community. This fast-paced, team-based challenge brings high schoolers together to tackle real issues facing Hawaiʻi, like environmental sustainability, housing, education, social justice, tourism, technology, and community wellbeing.

Location: Liliʻuokalani Center
Ages: 14 - 18

Ulupono supports youth emotional well-being by creating a safe, culturally grounded space to learn about feelings and develop healthy ways to cope with life’s challenges. Through hands-on activities, connection to ʻāina, therapeutic art, and guided reflection, you’ll build self-awareness, empathy, and resilience.

Location: Kīpuka Hilo
Ages: 11 - 13

This program is created for kamalei ages 6–11 to help you understand your feelings and share them in healthy, positive ways. Rooted in Hawaiian values such as aloha, ʻimiʻike, kuleana, ʻonipaʻa, makaʻala, and pilina, each session supports your growth with care and intention.

Location: Kīpuka Kona
Ages: 6 - 11

Ka Piko o Ke Ala Hou is a one-week summer program for youth, a time when curiosity, confidence, and identity are growing. This program gives you the chance to explore new interests while strengthening your connection to culture, ʻāina, and community.

Location: Kīpuka Kona
Ages: 8 - 12

Ulupono supports youth emotional well-being by creating a safe, culturally grounded space to learn about feelings and develop healthy ways to cope with life’s challenges. Through hands-on activities, connection to ʻāina, therapeutic art, and guided reflection, you’ll build self-awareness, empathy, and resilience.

Location: Kīpuka Hilo
Ages: 6 - 10

Puaʻama O Ke Kai is your space to learn, grow, and connect. Designed for keiki ages 6–10, this program offers ocean activities tailored to your stage of development—helping you build confidence while exploring new skills.

Location: Kīpuka Waiʻanae
Ages: 6 - 10

Build your future with confidence. You’ll gain life skills, career training, and emotional tools to face challenges with strength. Learn to lead with purpose, grow your self-awareness, and prepare for meaningful work. No prior experience, just a willingness to grow.

Location: Lydia House
Ages: 16 - 26

Hoʻokahua helps you build a strong future for your ʻohana (family). Designed for parents ages 18–26 with keiki (children) 0–5, you’ll strengthen your bond, access housing, education, and career resources, and reconnect with Hawaiian culture. This program supports healing, stability, and thriving together.

Ages: Keiki 0-5, Mākua 18-26

Join ʻImiʻike and explore skills for lifelong learning. Each week, you’ll dive into topics like digital literacy, creativity, time management, problem-solving, and decision-making, all rooted in Hawaiian values. Build confidence, discover educational pathways, and prepare for success in school and life.

Location: Lydia House
Ages: 16 - 26

Learn how to make healthy choices with Hawaii's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program! You’ll gain skills in food safety, meal planning, and resource management while exploring ways to improve your family’s nutrition and well-being. This program connects you to tools and knowledge for a healthier future.

Location: Lydia House
Ages: 16 - 26

Students from Waimea, Honokaʻa, and Waikoloa areas join weekly after-school sessions at LT Ranch. Explore arts, animals, and ʻāina (land) through hands-on activities that build confidence, cultural pride, and emotional awareness. Come ready to learn, reflect, and connect in a safe, supportive space.

Location: LT Ranch
Ages: 8 -18

Explore your creativity with Hoʻōla! This program blends Hawaiian values with music, art, science, and storytelling to help you express yourself and build confidence. Through hands-on activities and small group sessions, you’ll strengthen cultural identity, communication skills, and connection to community.
Location: Lydia House
Ages: 16 - 26

Join Tūtūʻs Hale for a safe, welcoming space after school. You’ll connect with friends, explore Hawaiian values, and enjoy activities like arts, crafts, cooking, and cultural workshops. Play indoors or outdoors, laugh, and relax in a space designed for care and growth.

Location: LT Waimānalo
Ages: Grades 4-6

Step into leadership with Haʻehaʻekū. If you’re a freshman or sophomore, you’ll build confidence and teamwork through foundational skills. Juniors and seniors focus on career readiness such as resume writing, interviewing, and communication. Both cohorts unite for mālama ʻāina (caring for the land) days that strengthen pilina (relationships) and cultural pride.

Location: Kīpuka Molokai
Ages: 14-17

Cast your line and connect. You’ll learn fishing techniques, practice patience, and build pilina (relationships) with your crew. Explore sustainability, teamwork, and cultural connection through time on the wai. No gear or experience required, just come ready to learn and enjoy.

Location: Lydia House
Ages: 16 - 26

Find strength in your story. ʻAha ʻŌpio Wāhine is a space for ʻōpio wāhine (young women) to grow through ancestral wisdom, cultural learning, and guided practice. Build confidence, deepen identity, and prepare for womanhood. Your place in the circle awaits.

Location: LT Waimānalo
Ages: Girls ages 12-17

Grow with guidance and culture. You’ll build life skills, emotional strength, and cultural grounding through hands-on learning. Learn to regulate, recover, and reconnect using Hawaiian frameworks and behavioral health tools. No need to know it all, just come ready to learn.
Location: Lydia House
Ages: 16 - 26

Join Piko, a virtual program for keiki ages 0–5 and their ʻohana. Each month, you’ll connect through facilitator-led sessions with cultural activities that strengthen bonding, support healthy development, and give caregivers practical tools to help children thrive at home.

Ages: Keiki 0-5, Mākua All ages

Build habits that help you thrive. You’ll explore sleep, nutrition, movement, mental health, and more. Weekly sessions and workshops support your physical and emotional wellness. No need to prep, just come ready to care for yourself.
Location: Lydia House
Ages: 16 - 26

Grow into a strong, respectful leader with Hoʻokanaka. You’ll learn cultural practices like fishing, hula (dance), oli (chant), and mālama ʻāina (caring for the land) while building confidence, discipline, and teamwork. Through hands-on activities and mentorship, you’ll discover what it means to lead with kuleana and pride.

Location: Kīpuka Molokai
Ages: Boys 13 - 17

Grow with the ʻāina (land). In this healing garden, you’ll plant, learn lāʻau lapaʻau (medicine), and lead ʻohana (family) workshops. Build leadership, connect to culture, and grow your kuleana (responsibility).

Location: LT Leihano
Ages: 12 - 19

Discover who you are and where you come from. You’ll explore Hawaiian beliefs, cultural identity, and spiritual practices in a safe, welcoming space. Weekly gatherings and workshops help you find meaning, connection, and purpose. No prior knowledge needed, just curiosity and heart.
Location: Lydia House
Ages: 16 - 26

Prepare for college with ʻŌlaʻi Waʻa! In this virtual series, you’ll learn how to apply to college, write personal statements, and secure financial aid. Then, get ready for campus life with tips on time management, self-advocacy, and well-being, all rooted in Hawaiian values and cultural pride.

Location: Statewide Virtual
Ages: 16-17

Join Kāne Mental Health to explore what shapes your definition of manhood. Through open dialogue, you’ll reflect on cultural heritage, role models, life experiences, and social expectations. Build awareness, connection, and confidence in a safe, supportive space.
Location: Lydia House
Ages: 16 - 26

Explore, create, and express freely in Open Art Studio. Three times a week, you’ll have two to three hours to experiment with art in a safe, judgment-free space. Discover process-based creativity, sensory awareness, and ʻike naʻau (gut feeling). This is your time to explore.

Location: Lydia House
Ages: 16 - 26

Create, design, and innovate! Build skills in game design, animation, storytelling, and digital production using industry tools. Work on team projects that grow confidence, creativity, and problem-solving,preparing you for future roles in tech. Open to all levels—just bring imagination.

Location: Liliʻuokalani Center
Ages: 14 - 17

Join the Makawai Series for quarterly family events that combine fun activities with practical workshops. Explore topics like housing, employment, education, and financial literacy while connecting with community partners who share resources and support. Prior engagement in Kamaliʻi and ʻOhana Services (KOS) casework is required.

Ages: 0 - 5 (Mākua all ages)

Step into leadership and cultural pride with the Hekili, Alaula, and Naupaka (HAN) program. You’ll explore Hawaiian values, reclaim identity through moʻokūʻauhau (genealogy), and build confidence with mentorship and peer support. Strengthen resilience through wellness and cultural practice, and lead through huakaʻi (trips), service, and teamwork.

Location: LT Leihano
Ages: 15 - 19

Gain real-world skills through Kaʻōlanialiʻi Boutique. Learn entrepreneurship, business management, and marketing while building confidence in communication, leadership, and teamwork. No experience needed, just a drive to grow and serve your community.

Location: LT Leihano
Ages: 15 - 19

Join Mondays with Liliʻu for a safe, creative space outside school. Twice a month, you’ll explore cultural activities, arts, sports, and connect with friends and mentors. Come ready to learn, create, and build pilina (relationships) in a welcoming environment.

Location: Kīpuka Molokai
Ages: 9 - 12

Find your voice with Haku Wāhine. Over a year, you’ll explore identity, resilience, and cultural pride through moʻolelo (stories), hana noʻeau (traditional work), aloha ʻāina (love of the land), and ʻike Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian knowledge). Build confidence, strengthen pilina (relationships), and grow in a safe, supportive space.

Location: Kīpuka Molokai
Ages: Girls 13 - 17

Tell your story, your way. You’ll learn podcasting skill, interviewing, audio production, and cultural protocol, while sharing moʻolelo (stories) that matter. Build confidence, connect generations, and speak truth to uplift your lāhui. No media experience? No problem. Your voice is the key.

Location: LT Leihano
Ages: 16 - 19

Hoʻomau Ola O Kauaʻi helps you build resilience, strengthen cultural identity, and prepare for your future. Explore genealogy, set goals, and learn life skills through workshops, community service, and college and career readiness activities—all in a safe, supportive space.

Location: Kīpuka Kauaʻi
Ages: 11 - 17

Your voice leads the way. You’ll help design and guide quarterly gatherings where youth and adults sit together to build trust, share expectations, and plan for change. Learn leadership, teamwork, and career skills while shaping your community.

Location: LT Leihano
Ages: 15 - 19

Learn, then lead. You’ll get ʻukulele lessons, then pass on what you’ve learned to younger kamaliʻi (beneficiaries). Build skills in music, teaching, and mentorship while deepening your pilina. No teaching experience needed, just a willingness to share and grow.

Location: LT Leihano
Ages: 12 - 19

Join Kaiāulu ʻŌpio Network and make your voice heard! As part of this youth advisory group, you’ll share ideas, give feedback, and help shape programs that reflect Hawaiian values and community needs. Meet monthly to build leadership skills, connect with peers, and honor the Queen’s vision.

Location: Kīpuka Kauaʻi
Ages: 14 - 17

Connect, learn, and grow at Liliʻuokalani Center’s community events. These welcoming gatherings uplift youth through culture, care, and ʻohana (family). Explore resources, build relationships, and celebrate identity in spaces co-created with youth leaders and community partners.

Location: Liliʻuokalani Center
Ages: up to 24