Children's Okinawan Cultural Day Camp

an event sponsored in part by

the State Foundation of Culture & Arts and Hawaii United Okinawa Association

Dates are subject to change. Contact HUOA for updates.

 

 

“Warabi Ashibi” is an Okinawan term meaning “children at play.”  The spirit of this theme has governed the Hawaii United Okinawa Association’s Okinawan Cultural Summer Day Camp Program for Kids.  Developed in 1996, the program is designed to teach children about the Okinawan culture and heritage in a fun learning atmosphere. 

 

Campers (children from the ages of  8 to 13) are introduced to Okinawan history, dance, language, drumming, martial arts, crafts, flower arrangement, cooking and plantation games.  Projects are designed to provide a hands-on fun and educational experience for the participants.  Special events are sometimes planned including excursions, family days and sleepovers.

 

First established by the Hawaii United Okinawa Association for Oahu, the program is now offered statewide with the assistance from neighbor island HUOA member clubs and a financial grant from the State of Hawaii, State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Coordinators from each island develop the program that will best suit their population.  Programs are available on Oahu, Kauai Maui and Hawaii. 

For more information about the Children's Okinawan Cultural Day Camps, contact HUOA. huoa@huoa.org, (808) 676-5400

Oahu Schedule: June 5-8
Hawaii Okinawa Center
Children ages: 8-13
Registration fee: $100
Registration Form

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2011
Enrollment limited to 80 participants

Schedule:
Tue-Thu: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Thu: sleepover at HOC
Fri: 8:30 am - 12pm
Coordinating Club: Hui O Laulima
Contact: Karen Kuba-Hori

Hilo Schedule: June 3-8
Honpa Hongwanji, Hilo Betsuin YBA Hall
Children ages: 8-13
Registration fee: $90
Registration Form

Schedule: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Wednesday evening - Fun Night
Thursday - excursion
Coordinating Club: Hui Okinawa
Contact: Ruby Maekawa

Kauai Schedule: June 12-14
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
Children ages: 8-13
Registration fee: $60
Registration Form

Schedule: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Coordinating Club:  Hui Alu Inc.
Contact: Gloria Hiranaka

Kohala Schedule: June 30-July 1
Hawi Jodo Mission
Children ages: 7-13
Registration fee: $40
Registration Form

Schedule:
Saturday: 8:30 - 2:30 pm
Sunday: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Coordinating Club: Kohala Okinawa Kenjin Kai
Contact: Kathy Matsuda
 
Kona Schedule: June 23-24
Hualalai Academy School
Children ages: 8-13
Registration Fee: $40
Registration Form

Schedule:
   Sat: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
   Sun: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Coordinating Club: Kona Okinawa Kenjin Kai
Contact: Doris Grace  or Pat Nagy
 
Maui Schedule: May 29-June 1
Maui Okinawa Cultural Center
Children ages: entering 1st to 8th grade
Schedule: 9am - 4pm
Registration fee: $85 members, $110 non-members
Coordinating Club: Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai
Contact: Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai: (808) 242-1560 

Last updated: April 4, 2012

 

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