Summer Programs Oahu
Summer camps and programs my primary resources to keeping my four boys occupied and productive in the summer months while school is out. It’s also a primary tool for work from home parents to continue working!
Most of these resources are located on the Windward side, in or around Kailua, Kanehoe, and Waimanalo. For a list a of camps in Honolulu specifically, or elsewhere on Oahu, jump to that section directly.
Use this guide to find age appropriate summer activities all over Oahu!
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Oahu Summer Camps On Military Bases
Many agencies within the military community sponsor programs for kids during the summer months. On the Marine Corps bases MCCS, the Semper Fit Gym & ASYMCA host summer camps.
Here are some of the military-affiliate programs for 2024:
Marine Corps Base Hawaii
Armed Services YMCA
- Camp Hero
- Robotics Camp
- Lucky We Live Hawaii Camp
- Olympic Adventure Camp
- $150-$185 per camper/per week
- 8a-1p or 9a-12p
- https://hawaii.asymca.org/events/ Look for Summer camps & scroll to links
Kid Fit Summer Camp MCB
- Hosted by MCCS at the Semper Fit gym
- 6 one-week sessions
- $55 per kid/per week
- Who: Kids 6-12 yo
- When: June 10-July 19, 6 one-week sessions, MWF from 0800-1030
- Where: Semper Fit Main Gymnasium
- How: Register now, you can sign up for individual weeks or for all 6 weeks.
- http://www.eventbrite.com/…/kid-fit-summer-2024-tickets…
- Questions call 808-254-7597
Teen Athlete Training
- Semper Fit Center
- Ages 12-18
- MWF sessions
- June 17-July 29
- $15 per session or $200 for 6 weeks
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teen-athlete-performance-training-tickets-902755695587?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
MCBH Sharks Swim Club
This is a year round swim club that operates month-to-month. It is not swim lessons.
- What’s Included: With a membership, your child can attend 2 In Water and 2 Dry Land practices every week during the month excluding any Federal holidays.
- When: (In Water) Wednesday & Friday, (Dry Land) Monday & Thursday
- Time: (In Water) 3:00pm – 4:00pm -or- 4:00pm – 5:00pm
- Time: (Dry Land) 4:00pm – 5:00pm
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mcbh-sharks-club-membership-may-2024-tickets-881614922967?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
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Summer Camps on Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam
Armed Services YMCA
- Camp Hero
- Robotics Camp
- Lucky We Live Hawaii Camp
- Olympic Adventure Camp
- $150-$185 per camper/per week
- 8a-1p or 9a-12p
- https://hawaii.asymca.org/events/ Look for Summer camps & scroll to links
Outdoor Recreation Camps at JBPHH
SURF CAMP & YOUTH OCEAN ADVENTURE CAMP
- COST: $200
- Registration in person at Hickam Harbor Marina | May 6
Surf Camp
- June 19-23* *registration opens: May 6
- July 24-28* *registration opens: Jun 3
- Classes begin at 8:00 and 10:00
- Ages 12-17
- This week-long course gives our keiki the chance to become safer waterboys and girls. This camp teaches more than just surfing; your child will walk away with group team building skills, rescue skills, and more! They’ll learn tangible steps to respect the ocean and the power that comes with the waves so that they can safely surf. By exploring the intricacies of surf etiquette and ocean conditions, they’ll leave with a better understanding of the concept of surfing, being in the water, and being aware of their surroundings.
- Register in person at Hickam Harbor. Bring water snacks and sun block. Be advised, there will be no class on June 19. The Surf Camp beginning the week of June 20 will have a lowered cost of $175.
- https://jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com/rec/outdoor-recreation/summer-youth-camps
Youth Ocean Adventure Camp
- Weekly Offerings from June 5- July 21
- Ages 7-15
- Join the Hickam Harbor staff as we share some Aloha and Hawaiian fun with your kiddos. This week-long camp offers a variety of ocean activities, including swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing and more. Each session will vary depending on weather, ocean conditions and abilities of the group.
- **Due to high demand, kids are only allowed to participate in this camp once per the 2023 summer. A waitlist will be held for last minute spaces upon availability. Only immediate family members can enroll their children at time of registration. Bring water snacks and sun block.
- For more information, call 808-781-6318 or email Hickamharbor@gmail.com
- https://jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com/rec/outdoor-recreation/summer-youth-camps
JBPHH Youth Sports Summer Camps
- https://jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com/activity/b66b31d2-3c1e-451c-858b-a701e8f94d74
- Register beginning May 1 via our CYP Portal.
- SESSION 1: June 10 – 28
SESSION 2: July 10-25 - For more info, call the Youth Sports & Fitness office at 808-473-0789.
Girls Basketball
- 9 a.m.: Ages 5-8
- 10 a.m.: Ages 9-12
- 11 a.m.: Ages 13+
Boys Basketball
- Noon: Ages 5-8
- 1 pm..: Ages 9-12
- 2 p.m.: Ages 13+
Flag Football (Ages 5-18)
- 11 a.m.: Boys Flag Football
- Noon: Girls Flag Football
Girls Softball (Ages 5-18): 2 p.m.
Volleyball (Ages 9-18): 4 p.m.
Oahu Summer Camps – Kailua
Kidzart Camp – KidzArt & Club Scientific are hosting a variety of camps at the Kapa’a Dream Lab from $375 per week. Topics include:
- Digital Art
- Veterinary Science Camps
Sew Kailua
- Grades: Grades 1 to 12
- Gender: Coed
- Program Dates: 6/3 to 7/26
- Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Tuition: $400 to $425
- Deadline: Register by July 20.
- Program Type: Summer Fun/Day Camp (daily/week-to-week/hourly)
Kailua Music School
- Grades: Pre-K to Grade 12
- Gender: Coed
- Program Dates: First Semester: 6/3 to 6/28; Second Semester: 7/8 to 7/26; Music Video Creation Station: 6/8 to 6/29
- Hours: Mini Confidence Rocks Camp: Monday to Friday, 8 to 10 a.m.; Junior Confidence Rocks Camp: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to noon; Songwriting and Artist Camp: Monday to Friday, noon to 2 p.m.; Music Video Creation Station: Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m.
- Tuition: $521 to $695
YMCA of Honolulu
- 1200 Kailua Road, Kailua, HI 96734
- Website: ymcahonolulu.org
- Grades: Younger than Pre-K to Grade 12
- Gender: Coed
- Program Dates: 6/3 to 8/2
- Hours: Hours vary by program
- Tuition: Varies. Save 20% with YMCA Family Membership. Financial assistance available.
- Deadline: Register by Aug. 2.
- Program Type: Academic Support (math/reading/tutoring), Year-Round Enrichment (sports/dance/music), Child Care (newborn through Pre-K), Summer Fun/Day Camp (daily/week-to-week/hourly)
Oahu Summer Camps for Kids Over 12
In my experience, many Oahu summer camps top out at age 12, sometimes 13. There’s a dead zone for kids ages 13-15 who can’t work but are old enough to either be productive with their time or get in trouble.
Here’s a list specifically for kids 13 an up:
Summer Fun Junior Leaders
- Summer Fun Junior Leaders – teens older than 13 by August 1 and will not be older than 18 by July 28 are eligible to help work at the camps.
- Camps are one week long all over Oahu
- More details: https://www.honolulu.gov/parks/program/summer-fun-program.html
Kailua Music School
- Grades: Pre-K to Grade 12
- Gender: Coed
- Program Dates: First Semester: 6/3 to 6/28; Second Semester: 7/8 to 7/26; Music Video Creation Station: 6/8 to 6/29
- Hours: Mini Confidence Rocks Camp: Monday to Friday, 8 to 10 a.m.; Junior Confidence Rocks Camp: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to noon; Songwriting and Artist Camp: Monday to Friday, noon to 2 p.m.; Music Video Creation Station: Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m.
- Tuition: $521 to $695
YMCA of Honolulu
- 1200 Kailua Road, Kailua, HI 96734
- Website: ymcahonolulu.org
- Grades: Younger than Pre-K to Grade 12
- Gender: Coed
- Program Dates: 6/3 to 8/2
- Hours: Hours vary by program
- Tuition: Varies. Save 20% with YMCA Family Membership. Financial assistance available.
- Deadline: Register by Aug. 2.
- Program Type: Academic Support (math/reading/tutoring), Year-Round Enrichment (sports/dance/music), Child Care (newborn through Pre-K), Summer Fun/Day Camp (daily/week-to-week/hourly)
Sew Kailua
- Grades: Grades 1 to 12
- Gender: Coed
- Program Dates: 6/3 to 7/26
- Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Tuition: $400 to $425
- Deadline: Register by July 20.
- Program Type: Summer Fun/Day Camp (daily/week-to-week/hourly)
Teen Athlete Training
- Semper Fit Center
- Ages 12-18
- MWF sessions
- June 17-July 29
- $15 per session or $200 for 6 weeks
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teen-athlete-performance-training-tickets-902755695587?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
MCBH Sharks Swim Club
This is a year round swim club that operates month-to-month. It is not swim lessons.
- What’s Included: With a membership, your child can attend 2 In Water and 2 Dry Land practices every week during the month excluding any Federal holidays.
- When: (In Water) Wednesday & Friday, (Dry Land) Monday & Thursday
- Time: (In Water) 3:00pm – 4:00pm -or- 4:00pm – 5:00pm
- Time: (Dry Land) 4:00pm – 5:00pm
- Ages 7+
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mcbh-sharks-club-membership-may-2024-tickets-881614922967?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Oahu Summer Camps Around Island
Summer Horse Camp
Waimanalo, HI 96795
- Website: https://thhwaimanalo.org/camps
- Grades: Grades K to 6
- Gender: Coed
- Program Dates: 6/3 to 6/7, 6/10 to 6/14, 6/17 to 6/21, 6/24 to 6/28, 7/8 to 7/12, 7/15 to 7/19, 7/22 to 7/26, 7/29 to 8/2
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Tuition: $450
- Deadline: Register by July 29.
- Program Type: Summer Fun/Day Camp (daily/week-to-week/hourly)
Summer Fun 2024
The City and County of Honolulu hosts a number of Oahu summer camps called Summer Fun Programs all over Oahu for very reasonable prices
- Must by 6 years old by August 1
- No older than 13by July 26
- Daily 8:30a-2p
- $25-$125 per camper
- Includes arts, crafts, sports, games, special events and excursions
- Summer Fun Junior Leaders – teens older than 13 by August 1 and will not be older than 18 by July 28 are eligible to help work at the camps.
- More details: https://www.honolulu.gov/parks/program/summer-fun-program.html
Honolulu Summer Camps 2024
For Oahu summer camps in Honolulu, check out honolulusummercamps.com for details, dates and times
Waikiki Yacht Club
Honolulu Magazine also collects several pages of Oahu summer camps happening across the island, mostly hosted by private schools and churches. Check out their database here: https://www.honolulumagazine.com/2024-summer-program-guide/page/3/
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Wow! This is such a great list for families looking for summer camps. It can be such a challenge, so thanks for pulling together this great list!