As many displaced families are coping with what feels like insurmountable challenges and grief, we’ve compiled a list below with generous offers from our incredible community to bring some light and joy to displaced families. If you’d like to add an offer to these families, please email Alma at [email protected].
If you have the means, consider sponsoring any child to enjoy these activities to show your support for these small, local businesses—contact them directly with your interest.
West District Youth Free Play Program
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui’s registration for all 5 of their open Clubs is free for Maui keiki ages 9-17, open weekdays after school until 7 p.m. They also have a mobile outreach team providing drop-in youth development activities at Napili Park on weekdays 2 p.m.-6 p.m., weather and conditions permitting. https://www.bgcmaui.org
Kama‘aina Kids is offering free emergency childcare services at the Kama‘aina Kids Maui Evangelical Preschool located at 256 Hina Ave, Kahului for children ages 2 to 5 from 9 AM to 3 PM daily. This initiative aims to assist families directly impacted by the fire and to provide essential support for emergency workers who are tirelessly serving the community. Kama‘aina Kids Maui Evangelical (Hina) Preschool can be reached at 808-877-6604. Registration is online and is available at www.KamaainaKids.com.
Free music classes at Anuenue Music Maui in Kihei for ages birth – 7 years and private lessons 8 years and up for those displaced by the Maui fires. For more details contact Tamara at 719-948-7789.
Maui Onstage at the Queen Ka’ahumanu Mall, Kahului is offering Free Fall Tuition for those displaced by the Maui fires. Please email [email protected].
Free soccer for the fall season from Keiki Soccer ages 2 – 11 and partner travel team Maui FC ages 6 and over island-wide. Proof of Lahaina address is required. Contact [email protected].
Maui Aerial Arts in Haiku is donating its studio space Mon and Tues 8 am – 3 pm and Sundays 8 – 9 pm for any teachers looking for space to offer free movement (or other) classes to Lahaina residents or first responders. Please contact [email protected].
Kids Parties Maui would like to donate character appearances where displaced children of the fires may be gathering (shelters, hospitals, churches, fundraisers, events, etc..). Please contact Marissa at [email protected].
Kiffman Taekwondo in Kahului is offering free classes to all fire survivors. They also offer FREE 30-minute classes of “Qigong/Breathwork for Regulation of Stress, Trauma and Emotional Fatigue” on Tuesday/Thursdays at 7:00 PM. Please see more info on www.kiffmanntaekwondo.com
ARTLab in Kihei is offering two special events for families impacted by the fires:
Free Lahaina Family Sensory Lab on Saturday Sept. 2nd from 11am-Noon. Ages 2-5 with caregiver (with a Lahaina ID). Space is limited – Click here to register. Free Lahaina Family Slime Lab on Saturday, Sept. 2nd from 1pm-2pm. Ages 5-12 with caregiver (with a Lahaina ID). Space is limited – Click here to register
People of all ages facing displacement from the horrific Maui fires are welcome to take theatre/dance classes with MAPA and Evolution Dance Academy in Wailuku free of charge for the Fall Semester. All who are interested should email [email protected] or [email protected] to begin enrollment.
Learning Endeavors in Kihei is offering scholarships to families impacted by the fires for its After School Classes, Saturday Workshops, and Fall Break camp. Visit www.learningendeavors.org and fill a short online form to benefit. Contact: 808-793-3322 or [email protected] Space is limited.
The Dojo Maui in Makawao is offering free classes to anyone displaced by the fires. Contact them at [email protected], call 808-757-8200, or visit thedojomaui.com for more information.
Alexander Academy of Performing Arts in Makawao is offering free classes through December 21, 2023 to anyone with a Lahaina ID or recent utility bill showing a Lahaina address. Registration required. Registration fees will be waived. Please contact our office by phone 808-878-8970 or email [email protected].
Uplift Maui in Kihei is offering free Silks classes for kids and tweens impacted by the fires. They are holding two free classes (and possibly extend beyond) if your family has been displaced. Our teen mentors will also be there to offer their friendship and support. Fun movement games and aerial silks and more! Please sign up on upliftmaui.com or send us a message to sign up. We have limited space! Email [email protected] Mondays August 21st and August 28, 4-5 pm. Classes will be held at Litte Monk Seal Montessori in Kihei.
Mālama Yoga & Nature-Based Therapy is offering donation-Based Keiki Yoga classes on Mondays 4-5pm in Haiku 9/11-10/2, with funds going directly to families impacted by the wildfires. Classes are led by an Occupational Therapist, so keiki of all abilities are welcome! For more information, visit malamayoganaturetherapy.com.
In the wake of the devastating Lahaina wildfires, our keiki are struggling. Trauma can cause learning loss and pose other learning challenges. Many of our keiki are in unfamiliar schools and homes, and they need our help. Announcing our Lahaina Strong Tutoring Scholarship Program. We will provide thirty free and fully paid tutoring scholarships for students impacted by the Lahaina fires. Each scholarship will enable students to attend thirty-two hours of tutoring. We cannot accept phone calls about this program. If you have questions, please contact via our contract form HERE.
