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Koa ʻIwa is a free program that aims to develop future mentors in the community. Gain knowledge and experience as a mentor, with opportunities for internships, volunteer hours, career pathways, and more!

Open to UH-Hilo & HCC Students

Mondays & Thursdays, 4 - 6PM, October 14, 2024 - February 13, 2025

Kīpuka Hilo, 919 Ululani Street, Hilo, HI 96720

A safe place for kamaliʻi with interactive activities to practice aloha. Activities include enrichment through an workshops, kani ka pila (mele) and athletic workouts WHO: Open to kamaliʻi ages 11-14

WHERE: Kona International Marketplace, 74-5533 Luhia Street, Kona, Hawaiʻi

WHEN: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:30PM - 4:30PM

A safe place for kamaliʻi with interactive activities to practice aloha. Activities include enrichment through an workshops, kani ka pila (mele) and athletic workouts WHO: Open to kamaliʻi ages 11-14

WHERE: Kona International Marketplace, 74-5533 Luhia Street, Kona, Hawaiʻi

WHEN: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:30PM - 4:30PM

Nā Leo o Kamakaʻeha is an exciting paid one year advisory committee opportunity. 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, up to 10 hours/week.

The Ho‘okahua program is a two-generation program for Native Hawaiian mākua (parents) ages 18-26 years, parenting kamali‘i (children) ages 0-5 years. Ho‘okahua aims to strengthen and nurture a secure and healthy attachment between makua and kamali‘i, and prepare our young ‘ohana for independence. 

Puʻu Lei o Liliʻu (PLOL) acts as a hoʻokahua (foundation) for healing, wellness, and connection. PLOL holds year-round programming for Native Hawaiian kamaliʻi ages 14-18, specifically those transitioning out of the juvenile justice system, involved with the child welfare system, or facing academic challenges.

Make the most of your summer and early college credits! Kamaliʻi will participate in learning-community cohorts with a set curriculum. Summer curricula will include 7.0 credits over a 5 week, in-residence, session.

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.

He Lei Aloha is an ongoing program that brings together kamaliʻi ages 12-18 across the pae ʻāina who are interested in perpetuating Queen Liliʻuokalaniʻs legacy through a traveling performing arts production.

One in-person and one virtual meeting per month.