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ʻEke Kua - Pēpē
0-early 3 year olds
Service Description
ʻExperiential • Kupuna-inspired • Education • Knowledge • Upheld by our • Ancestors ʻEKE KUA is an early childhood education program that services keiki (birth to young 3 year olds) and their makua (adult ie: parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle…). This is a Hawaiian culture through literacy program that focuses on experiential ʻāina-based learning steeped in cultural values and practices of our kūpuna. Through the ʻEKE KUA program, participants will be immersed in the moʻolelo and daily practices of our ancestors through hands-on experiences rooted in the native and Polynesian introduced plants that flourish within the ʻili ʻāina of Waipao. Keiki and makua will learn and grow together during this 4 week cohort to build a basic foundation of culture, moʻolelo, language, and practices through the exploration of ʻāina, environment and the natural elements that surround us. Books, written for children, that share both traditional and modern moʻolelo of people, places and things of our ʻāina, will be shared with keiki and makua. Each puke that is read will be enriched with a culturally based experience that connects to the moʻolelo shared. Time: 9-11 am Fridays Oct 23, Oct 30, Nov 6, Nov 13
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations & Refunds: Cancellations made at least 7 days before the scheduled program may be eligible for a refund or credit. Cancellations made within 7 days of the program are non-refundable. If Papahana Kuaola must cancel a program, registered participants will be notified and offered a refund, credit, or rescheduled date when available. Weather: Our programs take place outdoors and continue in light rain and changing weather conditions. Please come prepared to be outside and potentially get wet or muddy. Papahana Kuaola reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel programming when conditions are determined to be unsafe. Participation: A completed registration, payment, and all required consent or waiver forms must be submitted for each participating keiki before attending. Spaces are limited and registration is not considered complete until all required items are received. Pick-Up & Late Fees: Keiki must be picked up promptly at the scheduled end of the program. A $50 late pick-up fee will be charged when a participant is picked up 30 minutes or more after the scheduled end time. An additional $50 fee may be assessed for each additional 30-minute period. Please contact our team as soon as possible if an emergency will delay pick-up. No-Shows: Participants who do not attend their scheduled program without prior notice are not eligible for a refund or credit. Mahalo for helping us provide a safe, meaningful, and well-prepared experience for every keiki and ʻohana who joins us at Waipao.
Contact Details
Papahana Kuaola, Haiku Road, Kaneohe, HI, USA
connect@papahanakuaola.org