Project Info
Project Description
February 2026 – Give your child a summer they’ll never forget at Hawaiʻi Nature Center Summer Nature Adventure Camp, where curiosity, adventure and the outdoors come together. Our Early Bird special is the perfect opportunity to invest in your child’s growth as they explore forests, streams, wildlife, and hands-on science in one of Hawaiʻi’s most inspiring natural classrooms. Reserve your spot early and give your keiki a season of discovery, confidence, and connection to nature.
Hawai‘i Nature Center’s early registration closes soon with deep discounts available only until March 31. Save 15% on all one-week camps. To enjoy all the savings, all must register in March.
After-care is available from 3 to 5 pm for an additional $40 per day. Space is limited to 10 students per week. If a week is full, families may join the after-care waitlist.
Limited scholarships are available to attend for keiki who receive free or reduced lunch. More information at our website. Rates are refundable for cancellations until seven days prior to camp start date.
Early Bird Rates Valid Until March 31
Five-Day Camps
$357 early bird rate for members (regularly $420)
$420.75 early bird rate for general public (regularly $495)
Four-Day Camp (Week of June 8 Only)
$284.75 early bird rate for members (regularly $335)
$348.50 early bird rate for general public (regularly $410)
2026 Summer Camp Featured Themes
Each week brings a unique theme designed to inspire curiosity and connection:
Mission: Zero Waste
Dates: June 1–5, July 6–10, August 3–7
The problem? Pollution.The mission? Zero Waste. Embark on a journey to reduce consumption while experiencing the great outdoors. Learn how small everyday actions can make big impacts on the natural world. Together, we can become sustainability superheroes.
Songs, Steps & Stewardship
Dates: June 8–12, July 13–17, August 10–14
Celebrate Hawaiiana with us through outdoor games, songs, and dance. Hula, mele, and mo‘olelo reflect the natural world around us and teach us how traditional ecological knowledge and science intertwine. We’ll mālama ‘āina through play and learn how we can steward the environment.
Fantastic Fungi & Forest Friends
Dates: June 15–19, July 20–24
Lichen or not, there’s so many amazing organisms that make our forests flourish. From the forest floor to the mountaintops, we’ll explore the oft-overlooked communities of mushrooms, moss and decomposers that our plants and animals depend on. Join us for fungi-fun-times with crafts, games, hikes and more.
Community Connections
Dates: June 22–26, July 27–31
Let’s come together to learn how animals form communities. From hives to herds, schools to symbionts, nature collaborates in amazing ways. Through outdoor exploration and observation, we’ll witness how animals depend on one another to thrive and reflect on the lessons human communities can learn along the way.
Spaces fill quickly, and the Early Bird discount disappears after March 31. Don’t miss this chance to give your keiki a summer filled with adventure, learning, and lifelong memories.
Register now and make this summer one your keiki will never forget.
