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 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
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
This program allows high school students to travel to other countries with their classmates. Students visit historical and cultural sites around the world, participating in unforgettable experiences. Kristen Friedrich (503) 673-2523 krfriedrich@gmail.com
E Ulu Pu Ana Educational Co-Operative offers programs to our community that honor the natural rhythms of human development while providing a rich curriculum that is inspired by the ancestral wisdom of our islands and the pedagogy practices of Waldorf Education. We provide academic
Designed for the children of North Kohala, we provide an outdoor educational program that offers children opportunities to discover their unique gifts through nature-based practices, community service, and skill building. Established in July 2020 to meet the changing climate of schooling during
This project’s mission is to provide a creative and inspiring place from which to teach, coordinate, facilitate, experience, and perform music and art for the children and adults of North Hawaii. Adrienne Cherry, 808 494 2699 singingtwosongs@gmail.com
Combining yoga poses, games, art, and breathing techniques, this program helps Kohala Elementary School students develop physical fitness, self-care strategies, and greater focus and attention. Jamie Eversweet Belmarez, 808-756-3919, jeversweet@gmail.com, KeikiYogaKohala.com.
Kohala Elementary School Tennis Program provides in-school tennis lessons for elementary and middle school students to train and engage youth as a feeder program for the high school tennis team. Melissa Virtue, 808-936-8206
