Youth Development

LT's Youth Development Team provides year-round, world-class programs that inspire and encourage Native Hawaiian youth—all while keeping them grounded in and connected to their culture.

LT's Youth Development Team operates statewide and offers an ongoing series of programs offered across the pae ʻāina. Youth are guided to discover their passions and develop skills and talents in areas of their choosing.

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Programs & Activities

Kauaʻi Island Programs

After School Hui Kauaʻi

After School Hui Kauai is open to middle school aged kamaliʻi 11-14. Kamaliʻi will be able to participate in hoʻomālie, academic spaces, action labs, and gaming.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 21 - May 15th

2:30PM - 5:00PM

Kīpuka Kauaʻi - 4530 Kali Road, Līhuʻe

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Oʻahu Island Programs

Haku

Haku - Your path to musical creativity. Learn new skills, ukulele and music production with Ableton.

Fridays, March 14 - April 25, 2025

3:30 - 5:30PM

Kīpuka Waiʻanae - 87-1876 Farrington Highway, Waiʻanae

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Hawai‘i Island Programs

Hoʻohiki

Ho'ohiki is a program for ages 13 to 17, to encourage healing in a safe space. The program uses cultural concepts to help participants build self-confidence, identify their own emotions, strengthen relationships, embrace responsibility, and set future goals.

Open to kamali'i ages 13-17.

Mondays and Wednesdays, May 7 - May 28, 2025, 5PM - 7:30PM

Kīpuka Hilo, 919 Ululani Street, Hilo, HI 96720

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