OPEN HOUSES
Doris Todd Christian Academy
808.579.9237 • office@doristoddchrisian.org
519 Baldwin Avenue, Pa’ia
Doris Todd Christian Academy (PS-Grade 8)/Maui Christian Academy (Grades 9-12) offers personalized tours to show you our campus, and for you to meet our wonderful teachers and staff! Please reach out to Jessica in our office at 808.579.9237 / office@doristoddchrisian.org to schedule a time that is convenient for you. You can also visit our website at www.doristoddchristian.org to get to know us better. We look forward to hearing from you!
Hawai‘i Technology Academy
808-676-5444
K-12 • 535 Lipoa Parkway, Suite 200, Kihei • hi.myhta.org/campuses/kihei/
K-8 • 200 Kapalua Drive, Lahaina • hi.myhta.org/campuses/lahaina/
Campus Tours and Virtual Information Sessions starting February. HTA is a tuition-free public charter school that allows students to follow their own unique paths to success. We offer our innovative program in Lahaina and Kihei, plus in our fully virtual G4-12 distance learning program. Admission for the next school year opens on Feb. 5. Contact the campus for more information or email enrollment@myhta.org.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Maui ‘Ohana Collective
209-259-3017 • mauihomeschool.org
mauiohanac@gmail.com
Maui ‘Ohana Collective is an educational non-profit, providing Waldorf-inspired and ‘Ohana-based curriculum and activities to students in grades 1–6. MOC serves as a community resource center that provides educational blocks or drop in classes, along with cultural festivals and resources to families who seek alternative education. Among our resources lives Laulima Garden ‘Ohana— our operational farm and living classroom for regenerative agriculture education for children and families. Our diverse community invites educators to receive access to indoor and outdoor learning and workshop/tutoring spaces, along with an opportunity to offer their workshops and classes to our students.
Gakuen Japanese Language School
808-244-0406
1828 Vineyard St, Wailuku
Grades K – 8 will immerse themselves in the Japanese language and culture, learning to read, write, and speak, all while enjoying traditional folk songs. The curriculum also includes engaging activities like Undoukai (Cultural Field Day), calligraphy, origami, and making staple Japanese foods such as somen nagashi, mochi, cone and maki sushi, okonomiyaki, along with Spam musubi making, and more! Classes run from 3-5 PM on Mon, Tues Thurs and Fri, and from 2-4:30 PM on Wed. Transportation is included from some schools. For more info, contact Principal Reverend Murakami at 808-244-0406 or shinkai528@gmail.com.
East Maui Watershed Partnership
808-573-6999 • eastmauiwatershed.org
Online Watershed Education • 3rd grade–adult Year-round by request • Weekdays
Let us bring the watershed to you with various online presentations and quizzes! Students will learn what a watershed is and why they are important. In-person hikes and volunteer service trips may be available
Reading Tutoring
248-564-1999 • cindyteachesreading.com
Cindy Shuster
Personalized one-on-one tutoring for beginning readers and readers needing extra support to achieve grade level. Students are initially assessed to establish their knowledge of letters and sounds, concepts about print, and writing skills. Lessons are then designed around the child’s ability level. Children are guided through lessons that include reading, word work, and writing strategies. The goal for each lesson is to build confidence, independence, and a love of reading.
FAMILY CENTERS
Pa‘ia Youth & Cultural Center
808-579-8354 • pyccmaui.org
Pa’ia Bay, Pa’ia
Free membership for youth at Pa’ia Youth & Cultural Center – Drop-In & Life Skills Programs Year-Round. Membership is FREE! • Ages 9–19. PYCC has many structured clubs and programs, computer, video, and life skills training opportunities, and the Stonewave Sk8park, as well as a relaxed drop-in center filled with fun things to do: music, videos, games, art projects, and activities. Check the website or call for details
Kihei Youth Center
808-879-8698 • kiheiyouthcenteronmaui@yahoo.com
131 S Kihei Rd # B, Kihei, HI 96753
The mission of Kihei Youth Center is to strengthen the community through positive youth and family development by providing educational, recreational, vocational, cultural, social, and prevention programs in a safe, healthy and nurturing environment embodied by Native Hawaiian values.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui
808-242-4363
www.bgcmaui.org
Summer is the perfect time to become a Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui member. Our Clubhouses across the island are open Monday to Friday all summer long. Youth ages 8 to 18 will enjoy activities like team building, sports & recreation, arts & crafts, field trips, and much more. Membership is FREE!
Maui Country Club
48 Nonohe Place, Paia
808-877-7873
mauicountryclub.org
Be part of a vibrant community and connect with fellow members through exciting social gatherings, themed parties, and family-friendly celebrations. Classes include a Spring Kids Club on Fridays 5p-7pm and Yoga Workshops for members. Learn more at mauicountryclub.org.
Maui Family YMCA
250 Kanaloa Ave, Kahului
808-242-9007
mauiymca.org
The Maui Family YMCA’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals, families, and our community through programs that foster moral growth and build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Programs include aquatic, fitness, music, healthy lifestyles, and an afterschool program. To learn more, visit mauiymca.org.
FAMILY SERVICES
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui
808-298-4781 • bbbshawaii.org
Open enrollment for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui
Youth (ages 6–16 years old) and adult volunteer mentors are matched in a one-to-one friendship based on gender, interests, personalities, and geographic locations. Volunteers are carefully screened and trained to create a positive impact by sharing their friendship, guidance, and support. Pairs meet two to three times per month to spend quality one-on-one time together and form meaningful memories through little everyday moments like sharing a slice of pizza and getting shave ice. Matches are professionally supported by one of our staff members who also provide resources and support to the entire family unit. If you are interested in enrolling your child or becoming a volunteer mentor please e-mail us at ctomas@bbbshawaii.org or call 808-298-4781.
Maui Center for Child Development
808-873-7700 • MauiChildDevelopment.com
MCCDmaui@gmail.com
244 Papa Place, Suite 102, Kahului
Kiegan offers a wide array of therapy services for children and their families including occupational therapy, behavior management, sensory processing therapy, social and motor skills, and more. She is known throughout the islands for delivering results with her highly specialized therapies and state of the art equipment, and has helped hundreds of families find innovative solutions. She provides comprehensive and outstanding quality to Hawai’i’s families and communities.
Family Hui Hawaii
808-230-7112 • FamilyHuiHawaii.org
Family Hui Hawai’i provides families with opportunities to connect, share and learn from one another through our in-person or virtual parent support groups. Our Maui Parent Cafes are peer-led sessions run by other parents online, and our Maui Neighborhood Hui are parent-led group series in your own community. Our free programs are for all Maui families. Follow our IG at family.hui.hawaii, FB Family Hui Hawaii, website at familyhuihawaii.org, text hui to 70138 for free developmental texts and updates.
La Leche League International Maui
mauidoula@hotmail.com
RSVP for details and meeting location
4th Thurs/month • 11:30am–1:45pm
La Leche League International provides worldwide support to promote breastfeeding. Free lactation support group talk story, encouragement, and information. February through October 2024. Accredited Leader: Mary Jane P. Bennett IBCLC.
Learn CPR Save Lives
808-740-2770 • Learncprsavealifehawaii@gmail.com
Learncprsavelives.com
Flexible classes throughout the year in CPR, AED, first aid, conscious and unconscious choking, basic life support classes for health care providers using American Heart Association as well as American Red Cross guidelines. Students 12 years old and older. Recommended for babysitting. I guarantee you will leave your class with the skills necessary to effectively administer CPR for first aid to babies or adults.
Hawaii State Public Library System
Your library card gives you access to free digital resources available 24/7. You can check out eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers as well as stream movies, documentaries, and TV series. Parents and caregivers can also access BookFlix for Kids, Scholastic Teachables, streaming movies, TV series, and Story Time and Virtual Programs featuring your local librarians. Please visit www.librarieshawaii.org to find out about our current services, or feel free to stop by or call your nearest library during open hours. Library staff is here to help!
Wailuku Public Library
808-243-5766 • www.librarieshawaii.org
251 High Street, Wailuku
Kīhei Public Library
808-875-6833 • www.librarieshawaii.org
35 Waimaha‘iha‘i St., Kihei
Makawao Public Library
808-573-8785 • www.librarieshawaii.org
1159 Makawao Ave., Makawao
Kahului Public Library (temporarily closed)
808-873-3095 •www.librarieshawaii.org
90 School St., Kahului
