20 Best Summer Programs In Honolulu, HI (2022 Updated)

We heard about Chaminade University from a friend and when our daughter was accepted to Manoa and Chaminade, we flew out to tour both colleges. Both were beautiful but we were sold at the sheer “like home” feeling Chaminade offered. Everyone was so friendly and the dorms felt like a smaller scale apartment building. Don’t get me wrong Manoa was GORGEOUS and great, but the common bathrooms shared by each floor was a big concern for us. Chaminade is small enough where the teachers and staff actually know your name and there’s a wonderful support system for their students. Our daughter came from a small private school in LA and we felt leaving the mainland and coming to HI was culture shock enough; so coming to a smaller school offered some familiarity and comfort. She is now in her second semester of her second year and absolutely LOVES it! The island, the school, her 4 Roomate’s, and her new island Ohana have made this her second home, and we feel very safe with her there. I can not say enough wonderful things about this school. From the way they handled the pandemic, to their small classrooms & fun activities- it’s just amazing all around!Jorge Santiago

I loved my time at Chaminade …this was when there was still an off-campus coed dormitory called Hale Pua on King Street and we would ride our bikes to school everyday.. lots of friends.. didn't have a car at the time so we would drive w kimo Ryan and his Jeep Ryan Foo my roommate also had a car …there was Mike from New Jersey who had a motorcycle shipped out , and Jay from Alaska also had his BMW …bodysurfing at Sandy Beach..& surfing north shore …we had lots of fun back in the day this was in the 80s …I'm an old man now but I know Chaminade is still a great place… lots of fun good learning …study hard, play hard ,pray hard keep on surfing, Surf's Up, Hang Ten Aloha! God is Great: Father Son Spirit !…😍 📖⛪🌎! REPENT & BE BAPTIZED, ACCEPT the LOVE ♥️ of CHRIST & BE SAVED TODAY ! GOD IS LOVE 上帝是愛 😀♥️ #AcceptChrist2bSaved2dayJP VANDERKOK

Went for a meeting on Kalaepohaku Rocks, due to covid and everything were headed towards November/December 2022, St. Louis staff are friendly and personable, like because alumni association makes it possible for any boys to attend Saints. They said in the televise 175th. Anniversary, Whether parents are affluent, middle income or below,every boy that's interested. Allow St. Louis Administration decide what each boy financial aid will be in order for him to attend Red, White & Blue Crusaders Exactly as they said the how upper classmates take cares to the lower classmates as younger brothers. Boys of Kalaepohaku Ahui houRoyce Kono

Excellent school! They have a beautiful campus…not too large, but a little more intimate than the other private school in Mānoa. Tuition is high, but for a first class education you get what you pay for! Students are nice & teachers are great. It seems they love what they do there… and it shows! School work is hard, but then again I wouldn't expect anything otherwise I a private school of this caliber. No night games for football, as they have no lights. Nice swimming pool, good baseball field & great a/c in the gym! Location is against Ala Wai & there are currently expanding their Elementary school & dormitories (to increase their foreign enrollment). My daughter loves it here!Hoku Nihipali

A Touch of Iolani event rating of only — no veggies. a lot of pork, beef, chix, ribs. the cookie was nice but i dont consider that food. they should contact some of the vegetarian places like Peace Cafe or Loving Hut etc.Aaron Tyra

Went here for high school. I got a top notch education, and I feel like it has served me well. Also made a lot of friends and gained a lot of lifelong skills.Howard Fan

This a nice school located in nice area close to Diamond Head. We happen to visit the school because my niece had her wedding ceremony at the school. It was a great place for a wedding ceremony.Glenn A

If you're brand new to surfing, look no further. Hire Paulo! With decades of pro surfing experience and a no B.S. approach to teaching, you'll get much more value than the typical Waikiki surf schools nearby. Paulo rocks! He is definitely a seasoned instructor and doesn't waste time on the beach talk, talk, talking through things – his goal is to do the basics on land but get you in the water as soon as possible. Hubby and I did a semi-private lesson, so we could learn together. Paddling into the waves for the first time took some doing, and I consider myself a pretty fit person on land. The water is completely different, and Paulo did a good job demonstrating and directing every step of the way. The moment I successfully popped up onto the board after a great push from Paulo, I was hooked. The feeling of the wave carrying you and the energy within it (even in baby waves) was incredible. Paulo was skilled in telling us each what to do and when, and I feel that the semi-private lesson provided just the right amount of attention. While one of us was paddling back, the other was getting pushed into a wave. The lesson flew by but at the same time felt like time stood still. Paulo gave us enough positive feedback and constructive criticism along the way to point us in the right direction. At the end of the lesson, he gave us a good number of tips on parking nearby, the local scene, and good spots to practice. I was on cloud nine after the lesson and couldn't wait to get back out there again — after powering down some calories at Duke's nearby. Thanks to Paulo, our first experience was incredibly positive and was just the jumpstart we needed to start practicing and getting more confident in the water.Mindi Rosser

I highly don’t recommend! The instructor definitely needs some angry management. We had a private lesson and he took our aloha vibe immediately-he was yelling at us while we were on the beach not even surfing. He called my husband motherf**er within the first 5 minutes of the lesson because he asked him about technique. When I tried to asked something he told me „no stupid questions“- my English is really good- C1, so our questions were relevant. We were surfing for the first time, so of course we had some questions! Yes, we were able to ride the wave, but we didn’t feel save at all. Trust me, choose someone else, who will not yell at you and call you names all the time.Eliska

My 15 year-old son wanted to try surfing while we were on vacation. We booked a private lesson and the day before my husband decided he wanted to join in on the fun. I contacted Kahu Surf School and they were happy to accommodate. When we arrived for the lesson we were greeted by the instructor, Kaaina. Paulo provided me with a chair and ensured I had a great vantage point for taking pictures. He even shifted me to a better spot. Kaaina was an incredible instructor. Both my son and husband had a fantastic time. Don’t hesitate to book with Kahu Surf School.Pamela D.

This tutoring center doesn’t even deserve any star because I wouldn’t let any parent waste their hard earned money! I enrolled my son just this summer for Game Design 101. Before signing up I read thoroughly the program description, however I am not satisfied so I called their staff and had been told they have two schedules every week and last for 6 sessions. They have not verbalize that each day considered a session, so I thought the two schedules in a week that my son comes in considered one session. They knew I only signed up my son for the first level but no one have kindly advise we don’t have remaining credits and that we have reached the 6 sessions. Why would I let my son stay in the beginner course when he can go to the next level since he already make the 6 sessions, obviously they just up for the money! They also rely on iPads for teaching. In short I’ve wasted $578! So please please beware and search for other tutoring center!Elizabeth Tortona

I brought my son to Sylvan to receive assistance in SAT prep. Sylvan was able to work with us within our timeline, and prepared my son by teaching him valuable strategies, and by providing him with the necessary resources to practice on his own, even when his lessons had ended. Through their program, they assessed him and were able to identify his areas of strength as well as areas of weakness. Using this data, they were able to address his greatest areas of need, which ultimately resulted in a 200 point to gain on his latest SAT. We were thrilled with this progress, and would highly recommend Sylvan Learning Center to any parent looking to supplement their child’s learning.Angela Lee

We have had our son enrolled in this tutoring program for a English and Math and he has a much easier time keeping pace with school. They have other programs that complement the main building blocks program for English and Math. They also have programs for English as a second language. They also have homework help and sat/sat prep. Something for every season of the academic year. Tutors are very patient and have a great mastery of the subject matter, and it shows in our son's progress in school. Recommended for any student that wants an edge at school and at the sat/ssat's.Edavid Lee

I and my husband, our 19-year-old son, and three of our son's best friends went to Hawaii this summer for the boys’ delayed high school graduation trip, which had been rescheduled from 2020 due to Covid. One of the many awesome things I had planned for them was a surfing lesson. It was to be the first time for all four! My niece had been an instructor at the Hans Hedemann Surf School, so I asked her to set them up with a lesson. Hans Hedemann was a pro surfer, ranked #4 in the world in 1983, and his school is the premier surf school in Hawaii, so we knew the boys would be in good hands with his staff. After we arrived at the school, we were absolutely thrilled to learn that Mr. Hedemann himself would be their instructor! Even my niece was surprised and couldn’t believe it! The boys said afterwards that they were totally impressed with Hans. All four young men are endurance athletes, yet they told me that Hans blew past them as they paddled out on their boards! They said that he gave them excellent instruction, which had them confidently riding their boards in no time. Hans told them he'd not had beginner surfers who repeatedly and untiringly paddled back to him so quickly throughout their entire first lesson. He said, “You guys just kept coming!” I guess they had impressed him, too! It was an amazing experience for my son and his friends. They all wished they’d had more time so they could have gone out farther and caught bigger waves! We highly recommend this surf school to anyone who wants to learn to surf safely and properly. Our sincere thanks to Mr. Hedemann, his surf school employees, and my niece Melissa for an unforgettable experience!Annie B

Had private lesson with Kalani , had a great surfing experience. He didn't talk as much or bush around which is great because I didn't just want to try surfing I really wanted to learn how to surf and become good at it. Mr. Kalani just drilled me, kept practicing over and over again. I was able to do a decent surf in less than an hour all thanks to him. I'm good with balance but my upper body is weak, Mr. kalani went out his way and helped me get across and further out forward the ocean. I was really impressed with him. I booked another private lesson. This place has a flexible schedule as long as they have an opening, both visits, I made last minute surfing lessons. One thing tho, the first lesson, they informed and confirmed that they had a photographer standing by and how they use big len camera and drone for pictures. However, when I finished the lesson and came back, they told me that the photographer couldn't make it. I was truly disappointed by them. I later found out that out of people that were there I was the only one who wanted the videos/pictures. When I came back the 2nd time, the photographer was confirmed on site, only because someone else also wanted their photo taken. Anyhow, afterward, I received a link to the pictures/videos, it was a mixed feeling, the videos were shot from far away, it's the beautiful scenery of Hawaii but I could hardly tell if it was me. Not only that, they didn't bother to separate my pics/vids from other people so I had to go through each one separately to download. Their pictures weren't close up. Not so sure if it's worth the money to have photos takenMomo

Had a great experience with Hans Hedemann Surf School! The instructors (Johan and A) were super informative, helpful, and chill. They definitely spread island vibes to help instill confidence in us catching our waves. Our entire group was able to catch multiple waves! We (My wife and her 2 sisters, and one of their boyfriends) never have been surfing before…and we each caught multiple waves! We were unsure if we would even be able to stand up – but the instructors were so helpful. We didn't realize how tiring it would be! We booked the 2 hour lesson, but only used about an hour and fifteen minutes. We met at the far end of Waikiki, so we weren't intimidated by having other surfers around. I liked the size of the waves, and felt like it was just out there. Would highly recommend if it's your first time! I would highly encourage you to explore the photo package. Yes, a bit pricey – but you may find it worth it. We left our phones secured in the provided lockers, and didn’t have a decent camera to take a post surf pic with the board. Luckily, this memory will be with me forever as I can’t forget this experience, but a clearer picture would have been amazing. We did rent a board the next week, and surfed all by ourselves! And was able to get a couple better pics 🙂Spencer Soo

Really awesome program! I was a bit worried because my son was on the younger side (just turned 6 during the program) but there was absolutely no need for that! They go absolutely beyond what they needed to do to keep kids stimulated and interested. There were interesting field trips almost everyday (to places I wanted to go myself!) and my son came home daily with exciting stories to share. Thank you so much for the wonderful 3 weeks!!!! Would definitely sign up again.Arum Kang

Ms. Natasha allowed me the pleasure to join my kids for a hiking trip with the camp, and it was excellent; the kids loved the camp activities, the car ride to the park was super fun, and the hike was terrific. Ms. Natasha and Ms. Meg have a natural talent with kids, and they are so much fun to be around. The best part of the day was the “so you think you can dance “ competitions that they do back in the camp. 100% recommendMayra Mezzoni Mayra Mezzoni

Natasha asked my daughter, who recently started a small summer business making ribbon lei, to come in and teach her students how to make lei. Before my daughter started, Natasha taught her students about the meaning and history behind Lei in Hawaii, and then had her staff assist my daughter as she taught them how to weave the lei. It was a great and engaging experience for the students and my daughter! Thank you Natasha!Melanie Moore

This is a wonderful gem of a school tucked away in downtown Honolulu. I have 2 girls who have been given many amazing opportunities academically (including trips to the mainland and Cambodia through their Model UN and Global Girls program), and through sports both at the school and through Pac-5. There is extremely supportive faculty and staff that are always available. I have happy kids that come home at the end of the day! Truly, they have created a global vision of our community and world.Connie Conover

I'm quite unsatisfied about how the students were treated among each other. I have had my child telling me how badly a girl was treating her. The teacher scolded her about her "language" (shut up, ETC) but when the girl physically did something and verbally, they never cared and let her off with a warning ("Please don't do that again!). A positive thing is how they are teaching our children. It's fast yet they can keep up.Anna Winscott

Beautiful and functional main campus entry hall including St. Andrew's Priory classrooms, faculty offices, outdoor seating and open air areas to breathe. Hall area exits into the greenery of Queen Emma Square with Emalani Garden at the far end.Dino

I went to Solomon Learning Center just a month before my SAT exam. I have taken two SATs prior to studying at Solomon, but the other tutors I have went to did not seem to help my score. However, after studying with the two very experienced and helpful teachers, my score jumped about 130 points. I was extremely satisfied with the score, and it would not have been possible without the help of the two teachers who are the most caring and thoughtful with what they teach and how they do so. Not only did they help improve my test score, they gave me detailed and supportive advice for college applications, personal statements, and much more. A great place for kids of all ages to go and study!YooJin Oh

My son has been attending Solomon learning center, for a couple of years to improve his math, reading, and writing skills. Their curriculum was perfect for my son and has been excellent. Not only did he do well in the learning center, but he also improved in school. At the beginning of 2020, Solomon learning center helped my son get into Punahou, a prestigious private school in Honolulu. I am thankful that the learning center was there from the beginning, teaching him and assisting me through the registration process. Personally, I believe that Solomon Learning Center is an excellent place for any children who need extra help in school or to get ahead.Ju Yun Cho

My daughter and her friend wanted to visit Honolulu, Hawaii during the winter of 2020 school break. Her parents and I decided to send them to the Solomon Learning Center intensive English program while they enjoy Hawaii.  The 2020 winter program gave our daughters a set goal to improve English during the four weeks intensive English program. Although the program was short, it was jam-packed with materials, activities, and studies.  They had so much fun that they wanted to come back again in the summer.bora kim

TLDR: Day pass price is nuts, but I get that they’re trying to build out and need people to move towards a monthly membership which is a normal, fair rate. Just sucks for the day pass visitors. But overall a gym worth checking out! Membership is the way to go if you’re a local. I would 100% climb here regularly and enjoy it if I lived here. Good community, good gym. If you’re a local, you have to come here. This gym will just keep getting better. It has so much more potential, and they need your support! Positives: First of all, this is a nice, clean gym with a very friendly staff. Nice walls, holds, mats, and a good facility all around. Everything is clean and well maintained. It has a cafe and a small study area. It has an okay gym / weight area. There’s bouldering and rope climbing. And there are several auto belays! Very few gyms have auto belays back home (I’m from the SF Bay Area). This is a huge huge plus IMO. My home gym has auto belays which I use all the time to get laps in. Not needing a partner is so convenient. Could use improvement: The route setting itself is decent, but the problems are limited and not as plentiful for the amount of space there is. I don’t like messy, full walls, but I think they could add a lot more problems to make it feel less sparse. Downside IMO: Anytime I travel I’ll bring my shoes to try out different gyms with my kids. I looked up the prices online first and it was $38 for a day pass. I told my kids not to come… haha. So I left them behind with my wife and went by myself. The staff member said it’s $26 since it’s my first time when I showed up. That was nice, but I wish that was on the website (maybe I missed it?) so I could have brought 2 of my kids. But the $38 is a huge huge turn off. Even the nicest, decked out gyms in the Cali Bay Area are $30 for day passes, so $38 is pretty insane. I legitimately was about to drive an extra 20 mins to go to Oahu Bouldering (been there before) for their prices which are much more fair but opted to try here since I’ve never been. Another negative (not the gym’s fault) is the parking. There is a parking structure next to the gym but it’s $1.50 per half hour. Since I wanted to get my day pass worth it, I stayed for 3 hours… so that added another $9 to the gym session. I live for climbing so a lot of prices don’t bother me (I’ll even do double memberships to climb at 2 gyms), but $38 + rental (if you need) + parking = ☠️ But besides the prices.. all in all, a good gym!Harry Chan

Okay indoor climbing. Routes are not the best and the I often don't agree with the levels indicated. Also, now the colours don't mean anything anymore and the levels are indicated by (sometimes torn off) pieces of paper underneath the start of the route. Also, the place is like a day care center – so many kids running around and taking up routes for a long time. Filling out the form before you can train the first time also takes forever and is very frustrating. Rental gear is not the best (shoes are very slippery and chalk bags are often almost empty – also not a big fan of the little bags inside the chalk bags). Staff is friendly but not very helpful and the place is usually a little chaotic. First time I came, I subscribed to a 1 hour beginner course through their website but when we arrived, the course didn't exist and they had to improvise. Also – it's expensive. I guess it's Hawaii, but still. at home, I can train for 1 month unlimited for the price of a day pass here. If you want a membership then you have to pay a fee to get registered (which you can use to buy gear in their shop after a month or so) but it's a little hard to pause the membership. All in all: they focus on making money from lots of kids and by making it expensive for the people from out of state.Kristof

One of the best rock climbing gyms I’ve had the pleasure of going to! The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable, Anthony, Tyler and Devin and honestly the whole crew make this place amazing. They currently have three auto belay systems in the back, buddy belaying around the center you can get certified to experience, and a whole lot of bouldering all around! The yoga studio and weight letting section will be opening soon as well! Water bottle refill station, lockers and an awesome little cafe that has good açaí bowels and coffee! The Taco truck right outside called Mo Tacos is also one of my favorite taco spots on the island, try the steak or shredded pork tacos. Overall come to HiClimb, it’s honestly like a adult Disneyland for climbers and adventure seekers!zain zahid

Great indoor playhouse. Like the variety of things to do. My girls loved it. 2 hours is really enough cause you’ll get tired of keeping an eye on your kids and also they get tired too. But loved the imagination play, ninja course, trampoline everything! Here are some things that totally would make it 5 stars. Been to different playhouse on the mainland so only comparing missed opportunities. Food! Zero food allowed and none inside. I was shocked and my husband had to leave early to get food. My thoughts are they could offer grab and go snacks and only allowed to eat downstairs seating area. Until then EAT BEFORE YOU GO!! The bathrooms reek of diapers! I almost threw up trying to hold my breath. Put diaper genies in the bathrooms so people to throw them in the trash and make the whole bathroom stink! Ohh and last part. Parent to child check. Okay what I mean is even at Chuckie Cheese when kids come in they put a number on them to match the parent or adult caring for them. And when families leave the staff confirm they match. In the clause they say you are responsible for watching your children at all times and they are not responsible if your child gets kidnapped. Literally nothing can stop and filter another adult walking out with your child. Or they walking out by themselves. Open door in and out. So Please watch your children especially young ones. Cause child abductions are real even in Hawaii. Other than that have fun!Natalie McArthur

This place is immaculate!! It is the cleanest kids play area I’ve ever set foot in. I don’t usually like indoor play areas, but this one was fantastic for us! All the play stations are so well resourced. They have thought of everything! The cleaning / tidying crew are seconds away, cleaning and tidying up after kids have played with something. My two boys (5 & 2) were kept busy for the entire time! There’s something for every kind of kid. My little one was obsessed with the water stations (they provide little aprons to keep kids dry, and literally clean constantly while the kids are playing. There wasn’t a splash that wasn’t immediately wiped up) Mr 5 loved the cars, climbing walls and the huge ball pit with interactive virtual games all around it. Fabulous place.Ima Ahlers

So amazed by this place!! Please bring one to North Carolina! I hesitated coming here on our vacation (we came to Hawaii for beaches!) but our beach-loving toddler loved this place so much, it’s probably her most favorite part of the week coming here. VERY clean and so many staff monitoring the place and wiping down/picking up as needed. Incredibly impressed by all the details in the planning of this place. Pics won’t do it justice, and there is so much to do. Even a nursing room for nursing mommas. 100% worth coming here (free garage parking too!)Meredith M

Great school,incredibly involved teachers and help finding work in the medical field. If you plan on living in hawaii for the next 5 years at least after graduating then it's great. If you're looking for al school to start then continue after not so greatRexford Cahill

This is the best school! Everything they say with helping you with everything you need to become employable is true.. Everyone there seems committed to their students future. It really prepares you for the career.Sydney Fullmer

Do not go here they overcharge you and you dont get what u pay for. They lie and it costs me a fortune just to try and pay it off. DONT GO HERE! mahaloPaula Kokohaola

(Translated by Google) The students don't even know how to act like human beings. They (brown curly-haired white male with a red face and an Asian male in the picture) don't follow the elevator rule of “max 4 people” and they shout At us “we are all covid negative !!” And push you out and get on the elevator. They also laugh crazy as if they are taking drugs at us following the rule. The white male even laughs at me every time he sees me around the building. Their life is a joke and they are here to learn English even though they do not know how miserable they are lol If you want your child to study abroad, there are other options. Would you like to choose a place where you have crazy students? (Original) The students don’t even know how to act like human beings. They (brown curly-haired white male with a red face and an Asian male in the picture) don’t follow the elevator rule of “max 4 people” and they shout at us “we are all covid negative!!” And push you out and get on the elevator. They also laugh crazy as if they are taking drugs at us following the rule. The white male even laughs at me every time he sees me around the building. Their life is a joke and they are here to learn English even though they do not know how miserable they are lol お子さんを留学させたいのであれば他にもチョイスはあります。わざわざ頭の狂った生徒がいるような所を選びますか？M T

I love GV Hawaii. This is a really good English language school. Teachers and staff are very friendly and very kind. They are like "Ohana"(means family in Hawaiian language). I wanted to speak English fluently. I made a best choice to study at GV Hawaii. GV has a very strict English only policy. At first it was not easy to speak English all the time but because of this policy, my English skill improved rapidly. Also I was staying at Kapiolani residence and it was good for me. There were students from other countries at the residence and I had to speak in English to communication with them. This was also a good experience for me to get to know different cultures while practicing my English. In addition, staying at the residence was easier for me to make new friends too. I am very happy with this school. I gained a confidence in myself through studying English at GV and at the same time I made a lot of friends from all over the world! Thank you very much ! I strongly recommend GV if you want to improve your English!Yuko Suzuki

(Translated by Google) The staff and teachers were all nice people. In a good way, he scolded me when I used something other than English. Initially, I was planning to apply to another place in Waikiki, but I couldn't find my host family, so I came here. As a result, the location of Ala Moana and the convenience of transportation were very good. If you are considering a school and haven't come to Hawaii very often, this is the place to go. (Original) スタッフの方々、先生方々皆いい人たちでした。 いい意味で、英語以外を使うとしっかり叱ってくれました。 当初はワイキキの別のところに応募予定でしたが、ホストファミリーが見つからずこちらになりました。 結果的には、アラモアナの立地や、交通系の利便性含めとても良かったです。 学校を検討していて、あまりハワイに来たことない方はこちらをお勧めします。Talang Xiao

Cub Scouts DISCRIMINATES against children with Special Needs. Cub Scout leaders were handing out flyers at our elementary school. I gladly took one since I thought my 11 y.o. would really enjoy, and benefit from, Cub Scouts. He loves the outdoors, he loves to help and serve. (We do community services on our own and with our church and he loves it.) He also needs to build character. I also thought it'd be good for him to get more involved with other boys. There was only one downfall – he has Autism and a learning disability. I thought they would accommodate my 11 y.o. but I found out the hard way that they would not…. Our first meeting they were making announcements to "keep quiet", and everyone kept looking at my child. (He has echolalia (imitates sounds without explicit awareness)). I asked them after the meeting if they are discriminatory against children with autism or special needs. They adamantly said NO. They said now that they know he has echolalia they won't make global announcements for him to be quiet, but he would need to sit in his seat and be still. I let it go. I was ready to walk away, but I felt I needed to push through in hopes that things would get better. .. It didn't… They said we could come to a den meeting with other kids in his grade. I asked them if he could be with the kids in a few grades below him. (He is smaller for his age (wears size 5/6 and 7/8 clothes); he is challenged academically, and won't be able to keep up with any homework or reading at his grade level. They said they'd ask someone and get back to me. They never asked, and never called back. I had to continuously text/call the man in charge. He blew me off for 3 1/2 months. He actually came to my door (without realizing it was our house) and asked for donations for his son for his boy scouts. I laughed and then gave him a donation. He recognized me and apologized for not being in touch, but still was not in touch. My last text to him was, "Ok I see that my child with special needs is not welcome in Cub Scouts here in Hawaii. I'll stop bothering you now.". He responded and told me the location of the next meeting. My child and I went to the den meeting. When we showed up, they had homework for the kids to do. My child backed up and got uncomfortable. I asked the man I had been corresponding with if he asked the leadership if my child could be in a lower grade level. He looked at me like a deer in headlights and said, "Uh. He can't." I asked if he asked them about it and he stumbled over his words and then said he did ask and they said no. I got the impression that he did not ask, and then just lied to me. The Boy Scouts that were there were mean to my child and no one said anything about it. The boys were mocking him and making fun of him. None of the parents scolded their children. (Most of the parents were sitting right there; some were silent and others laughed.) The lady in charge demanded that my child sit down and do the homework (that he is in-equipped to do). I told her that the homework is too advanced and she said he needed to do it anyway. We were there for less than five minutes and we walked away. Of all agencies to be discriminatory, I figured Boy Scouts would be the last one to be discriminatory. Boy was I wrong!Nicky Brooks

On a Sunday I was exiting Lowe's on Nimitz, when I was approached by a young cub scout. My mother and I followed him to the table display. I asked him to explain to me where the money they collect from the fundraisers go. With a bit of encouragement, he was eloquent and informative. I purchased an 18 ounce bag of chocolate popcorn and a smaller bag of trail mix. When the young lady told me $50. I thought that I heard her incorrectly! With disbelief, I handed her the cash. Today I called Boy Scout headquarters to get some clarifications. I spoke with a lady and she suggested I speak to a district manager. She said that she only answers the phone. I repeatedly told her that I was not mad or upset. I realize that the prices are set by others.I did not wait to speak to any one. I have experience with fundraisers. My children attended a local Catholic school and fundraisers were in fact part of the budget. What I don't understand is the unreasonable mark up for the product. $25. for 18 ounces of chocolate popcorn! It is my fault for not asking for prices in advance. To tell you the truth, it never occurred to me to do so. I would have contributed regardless. If I had a bit more time to think, I probably would have given them $20. and not purchased any product. Every one knows that when you contribute to a fundraiser it costs more. You participate for the children. It provides them with excursions, education and fun programs. I ask the Boy Scouts to consider giving better value for the dollar. Maybe more people would be interested in participating. Yes, I read the poster that says over 70% of the funds raised goes to the scout's programs. So, 30% is for admin cost. Better value that $1.39 an ounce.Cindy Ikehara

Wow I am so sorry the other person had a bad experience. One thing to remember is scouting is a volunteer based program. Each leader and unit is different all though there is training provided from the organization. I'm not a cut scout master but My son has been involved with scouting for about 4 years now. We have several children in our pack that have different needs. I know many boys with special and individual needs involved in BSA. Our pack has been great. My son has learned a lot and I have learned a lot about patenting. I cannot stress enough how important the leaders are and finding the right match for you. I am more involved as a den leader now and just last night I received training on "scouting with special needs and disabilities" the entire manual just on this topic is over 160 pages. The core of scouting is that it is for all boys, not some or excluding anyone but completely inclusive. It changed my sons life from the inside out. I'm so sorry that the other woman or for anyone for that matter had a poor experience. It's a volunteer program and any bad experiences do not reflect what the true BSA standards and intentions are. Scouting is for everyone.Edison lau

I LOVE THIS PLACE! We had our baby's first birthday party here and it was perfect! The birthday package is great for kids aged about 3 to 10, which was perfect cause we had lots of cousins and other kids attend. The activities are so adorable, the price is perfect and everybody had such a great time. During the party they take the kids for a little hike, do some nature activities, and then go fishing in the stream (with nets, its mostly for fun and science rather, its so cute). I love Pauline, I love the Hawaii Nature Center, and I cant wait for my baby to attend their camps or classes when she is a little older! Totally an awesome and unique kids birthday party venue on Oahu!Jennifer A.

Amazing organization! Our 7 year old daughter has just finished 2 weeks of camp and has loved it! She is exhausted every day and comes home talking about all the amazing nature she saw through the day. They go on hikes, find leaves, plants, millipedes, etc. She, and we, love it here! With COVID they have done an amazing Kobe making sure the kids are safe, but interacting (social distancing on hikes, etc). Highly recommend!!Sara Miller

A gem right in the heart of town. My 4 year old sons LOVE coming here and doing classes with Aunty Pauline. Every time we leave a class, we are so happy and full of peaceful bliss, being in nature and exploring beautiful Makiki Valley. I highly recommend HNC!Nicolle Bekers

I love Ko'olau Baptist Academy! My daughter is being taught what matters most: to love God & people. She is challenged academically & has a very happy class. The first semester isn't even over yet & she is reading. Her teacher Miss Reed is loving & highly capable of managing a wide range of activities, while maintaining academic priorities. Besides all this, you can't beat KBA's price value.Emmeline Mirasol

Old fashion church. They use hymnals, no projector. Teaching right out of the bible, you stand while they read the passage for the day, then the pastor teaches on that passage, so bring your bible if you have one. Pastor has a southern accent, about 100 people, all different ages. Very welcoming, you will be noticed as a new person, and probably half the church will come say hi.Jesse G

Kba is a wonderful school enriching the lives of my girls! I love the small classrooms and the strong bonds the students have with the teachers! Very affordable top notch education and christian values! The staff have been very approachable. I highly recommend this school if you live on the Windward sidet nelson

I have been moved by the effort that Palama Settlement has continued to offer to the community during the pandemic and how they have been able to shift and navigate services by continuing to provide food for the keiki, distance learning for youth and kupuna, and addressing food insecurity for families. Keep up the great work!Jennifer Oyer

Used to love going here as a kid. Reminiscing about Christmas has me thinking about all the times we'd walk in to Christmas lights and had a fun time making gingerbread houses. As a kid who didn't have much this will forever be a cherished memory of mine. God bless y'all, Aloha 🤙🏽Colleen

Palama Settlement provide community services, youth activities and senior program to the neighboring community. Sadly, one of the historic building is torn down recently. A historical history 🙁Johnson Cheng

I took the World Lawyers Academy as an International student and I have nothing but good words to say about this experience. Each and every one of the classes with Dr. Gruev was filled with meaningful discussions, giving me a much better understanding of different specializations of the law and its intersection with politics, economics and philosophy. The World Lawyers Academy is not your typical 2 weeks summer course; Apart from the extraordinary classes, I also received personalized guidance on my future path in law which was really helpful. Highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning more about the law and the judicial systems in different countries!sarvenaz mohaghegh

This has been an amazing opportunity, and I am so thankful for being a part of this. If you want to study something outside of school, that will really make a difference I strongly advise you to take a course with World Scholars Academy. The course was fantastic, very informative, and interactive. I was sad it had to end and I enjoyed every part of it. It was truly a wonderful experience. I highly recommend it!Zach Brody

This class got my 14-year-old daughter prepared for what it takes to be an engineer in the current day and in the future. Her teacher presented the information in a way that was easy for her to understand, and trust me, they weren't grappling easy concepts. I highly recommend for any parents who want to raise a future engineer!Mia Carrara

Took a unscheduled tour of the facility and was very pleased. Rooms were secure, clean, bug free, and full of smiles. Owners and teachers were very accommodating and informative. Location is extremely convenient if you work in town. Cool to see what they did to convert an old book store to a preschool. They are a young school so don't have a long wait list, but foresee them having one in the near future. Get your kid in before the wait is too long. Lots of good happening there.J. Imada

Leia loves Little Seed & all the teachers & Aunty Vi & Uncle Lek‼️🌸 She had a lot fun during the summer (2018) and always looked forward to returning the next day👍 Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for providing the best daycare‼️‼️‼️Audrey Uyema Pak

My two year old son loves the space they have and it's conveniently located in downtown. The staff is prompt, friendly and very thorough!Audra Dinell