Our goal for a North Kohala learn-to-fish program for Keiki came about in 2025 as our community, led by Todd Andrews, hosted three successful Mahukona fishing tournaments. What became apparent were the many children who participated and wanted to learn more about
The Kohala High School 100 Year Celebration Committee was formed in March 2025 to begin planning for a community-wide celebration honoring Kohala High School’s centennial. The committee is composed of dedicated graduates of Kohala High School. We will host a centennial event
The Kohala Alpaca Wranglers (KAW) program was established in 2021 by Christine Hustace to equip Kohala’s youth with both personal and technical skills through hands-on alpaca husbandry. Over the past four years, KAW has served over 40 families (typically 10 students), maintained
The Kohala Baseball League was founded with the vision of inspiring local youth through baseball. By offering a structured and engaging program, we aim to reduce screen time, encourage outdoor activity, and instill valuable life skills. Our organization is led by a
The West Kohala Wildfire Alliance is a collaboration of 6 Firewise communities on the northwest leeward region of the Big Island of Hawai’i: Kailapa/Kawaihae Hawaiian Home Land, Kohala Ranch, Kohala Estates, Kohala by the Sea, Kawaihae Village, Kohala Waterfront. This project will
This group seeks donations of land to establish individual housing units as well as small affordable housing communities in North Kohala to encourage diversity, which is our community’s strength. Visit their website homesforkohala.org for more info. Jack Hoyt, 808-889-0349, jackhoyt46@gmail.com.
Kohala Aikikai was formed to foster respectful and peaceful relationships in the North Hawaii community through the teaching of Aikido. www.kohalaaikikai.org Rikko Varjan 505-449-7160.
Master art teacher Peter Kowalke offers pottery, sculpture and drawing lessons for adults and children. His hands-on curriculum for homeschooled children provides an art-based learning platform for science, art history and English. Peter Kowalke, 808-937-7556, peterantrim@gmail.com. peterantrimkowalke.com
Camp Lokahi is sponsored by Island Breeze Ministries at the Makapala Retreat Center. Camp Lokahi was founded in 2006 with a mission to create a fun and loving atmosphere where the youth of Kohala and the Big Island can feel safe and
Camp Mana offers a weekend day camp each spring, inviting youth to cultivate their innate wisdom, creativity, and awareness. The project fosters authentic expression, healing, growth, connection, respect, and love. Heather Brovsky, 808-896-7748, campmanaohana@gmail.com
