O‘ahu Nature Adventure Camps for Keiki
Week-long Nature Adventure Camps On O‘ahu
2131 Makiki Heights Drive, Honolulu | Call: 808.955.0100 x126 | Email: nac@hawaiinaturecenter.org
Our week-long Nature Adventure Camp for keiki, who are 6 to 11 years-old, will be held during the next school break. Kids can go tech-free and high touch in nature in this five-day program held Monday through Friday from 8 am to 3 pm. Our program is led by expert environmental educators who specialize in outdoor exploration with hands-on education.
We provide 1 teacher for every 10 students to ensure that every child gets the best experience possible.
O‘ahu Nature Adventure Camp for 6 to 11 year-old Keiki
Spring 2021 O‘ahu Nature Adventure Camp
Week of March 15: March 15 – 19, 2021 (5-day program | Monday – Friday)
O‘ahu: $335 (for members) or $410 | 8 am to 3 pm (drop-off as early as 7:45 am) | Optional Extended Care from 3 pm to 5 pm ($30/day or $120/week)
Week of March 22: March 22 – 25, 2021 (4-day program | Monday – Thursday)
O‘ahu: $270 (for members) or $345 | 8 am to 3 pm (drop-off as early as 7:45 am) | Optional Extended Care from 3 pm to 5 pm ($30/day or $95/week)
Week of March 15th: The Ever-Giving Earth – This program is SOLD OUT | Please email us at nac@hawaiinaturecenter.org to be placed on a wait-list!
Our one and only Earth gives us so much! Earth provides water, food, energy, and so much more, not to mention fun activities and inspiration! This week let us think about all that the Earth gives. Campers will be immersed in the beauty around us as we hike the trails and streams of Makiki Valley. We will think about natural resources, sustainability, and biomimicry while we explore the mystic mesic forest. Plants will provide us with craft materials (e.g. natural dye), we will study some of their medicinal uses, and taste delights from our garden. The whole week we will think about how WE can take less as we give back to our wonderful planet during 2021.
Week of March 22: Wilderness Survival! – This program is SOLD OUT | Please email us at nac@hawaiinaturecenter.org to be placed on a wait-list!
This week students will be honing in on the fundamental skills and knowledge of outdoor survival! With teamwork to decision making, the theme focuses on hands-on learning and scenario planning to make our keiki feel more confident in Nature. We will discuss the four basic necessities of survival and where and how to create them with minimal materials. Topics of discussions will cover: preparing and packing responsibly for outdoor exploration, ancient Hawaiian architecture, and identifying and using natural resources. From exploring caves with kukui nut torches, to building natural shelters to protect students from the elements, your child will walk out of this week and be ready to lead the family on a new adventure! (Please note: we are closed on Prince Kūhiō Day – Friday, March 26th – no program, HNC closed).
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Summer 2021 O‘ahu Nature Adventure Camp | June 1 – August 13, 2021 | REGISTRATION OPENS LATE-MARCH/EARLY-APRIL
Members will receive early notification of our Open Enrollment date, prior to the general public.
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Day Camp Hours
8 am – 3 pm (extended care available from 3 – 5 pm)
Gear Up & Get Ready
- Eat a hearty breakfast.
- Wear clothes and closed-toe (hiking or athletic) shoes that can get wet and dirty.
- Put on mosquito repellent and sunscreen at home.
- Leave anything expensive, valuable, or fragile at home.
What to Pack Daily
- Small backpack
- Water bottle
- Morning snacks (and pm snack for 3 to 5 pm extended care) and a big lunch (no refrigeration)
- Extra change of clothes, raincoat/poncho and water shoes
- Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses
- Swimsuit and towel for beach day field trip (currently suspended due to COVID)
CANCELLATION POLICY We reserve the right to cancel the program and/or Extended Care if we do not have minimum enrollment. In this rare case, we will contact you as soon as possible and refund the program and/or Extended Care cost. If you cancel within seven days of the first day of each camp, your enrollment is non-refundable for any reason.
REFUND POLICY With at least seven-days notice prior to the program’s start, we will refund your tuition. However, a $50 cancellation fee per child per week and administrative processing fees will be charged.
LATE REGISTRATION FEE A $30 late registration fee per child is applicable to those who enroll in camp within 14 days of the start date of each week of camp.
THIRD PARTY REGISTRATION POLICY Hawai’i Nature Center will no longer accept third party registrations or registrations on behalf of other friends or family–the registering child’s parent or guardian must be the individual to complete and submit all registration information. If we determine that a third party has completed your child’s registration, your registration will be cancelled and we will refund your tuition. Please note, a $50 cancellation fee per child per week and administrative processing fees will be charged.
