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KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Department at 842-8761 ortoll free at 1 -800-842-4682 ext. 8761 F^ orvisit ourwebsite at http://extension.ksbe.edu/Enrichment

Application deadline: Wednesday, February 28. For applications, eall 842-8800 or toll-free at 1 -800-842-1 MUA ext. 8800 from the neighbor islands or continental U.S. Applications are also available online at http://extension.ksbe.edu/Enrichment.

Kulia I Ka Pono Non-Kamehameha students completing grade 7 or 8 may apply. A one-week boarding program at Kamehameha's Kapālama campus that focuses on developing leadership skills, creativity and self-confidence. Students participate in activities designed to encourage initiative, introduce new experiences and broaden perspectives. Parents are invited to a ho'olaule'a atthe end ofthe week to see what their keiki have learned. COST: $185 SESSION DATES: June 1 0— J u ly 20 (6 one-week sessions) . Hawaiian Cultural Academies Non-Kamehameha students completing grade 6, 7 or 8 may apply. Preference is given to students from the Waimānalo and Nānākuli communities. A four-week, day program (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.) that offers concentrated instruction in three areas: performing arts, visual arts and service learning. Possible activity areas may include mele (song), hula (dance), 'ukulele, pahu (drum) or pūniu (knee drum) making, featherwork, hana lawai'a (fishing techniques) and lauhala weaving. The program ends with a hō'ike (show) for parents. COST: $160 LOCATIONS/SESSION DATES: Waimānalo, Nānākuli: June 1 8— J uly 18

Computer Camp Non-Kamehameha students completing grade 6 or 7 may apply. A one-week boarding program at Kamehameha's Kapālama campus offering an intensive "handson" experience in computer technology (using Macintosh microcomputers). Students also participate in field trips on and off campus as well as recreational and outdoor activities. Parents are invited to a ho'olaule'a at the end of the week to see what their keiki have learned. COST: $185 SESSION DATES: June 1 0— J u ly 20 (6 one-week sessions) Performing Arts Academy Students completing grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11 may apply. Afour-week, half-day program (12:30 to 4 p.m.) at Kamehameha's Kapālama campus that offers courses in band, choir, contemporary dance, drama, hula, percussion and Hawaiian Ensemble as well as exploration and appreciation of other performing arts areas. The program ends with a hō'ike (show) for parents. COST: $250 SESSION DATES: June 1 3-July 1 3

Ho'omāka'ika'i: Explorations Non-Kamehameha students completing grade 5 may apply. A one-week boarding program at Kamehameha's Kapālama campus that introduces students to the Hawaiian culture through classes in crafts, hula, plants, music, literature and oeean studies. Participants go on field trips to places such as Bishop Museum, 'lolani Palaee, the Royal Mausoleum and Sea Life Park. Parents are invited to a ho'olaule'a (celebration) atthe end ofthe week to see what their keiki have learned. COST: $125 SESSION DATES: June 1 0— J u ly 20 (6 one-week sessions) Financial aid is available to qualified learners based on need.

Ho'olauna programs Non-Kamehameha students completing grade 6 or 7 may apply. Preference is given to studentfrom the community where the program is held. Ho'olauna means "to introduce" and these one-week boarding programs introduce students to the Hawaiian culture through learning experiences focused on the unique features ofthat island and community. Activities include classes in language, crafts, hula and history. Students also participate in a land stewardship project and parents are invited to a ho'olaule'a (celebration) atthe end of the week to see what their keiki have learned. COST: $125 LOCATIONS/SESSION DATES: Moloka'i: June 10-30 (3 one-week sessions) Kona: June 1 0— J u ly 7 (4 one-week sessions) Puna: June 1 7— J u ly 1 4 (4 one-week sessions) Kaua'i: June 1 7— J u ly 1 4 (4 one-week sessions)

Kamēhami-ha Schoolē Kamehameha Schools' admissions policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.