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ʻĀina Explorers
Older 3-8 year olds
Service Description
ʻĀina Explorers provides young keiki (older 3–8 year olds) and their makua with opportunities to explore Waipao through play, sensory experiences, movement, observation, and simple ʻIke Hawaiʻi practices. Designed to support early childhood development, the program focuses on language development, curiosity, simple cause-and-effect, and hands-on learning. Each session centers around one simple question and one meaningful exploration, helping keiki build a relationship and pilina with ʻāina while empowering makua with simple, engaging ways to continue the learning and ʻike at home. *Keiki must be able to walk independently for an extended period of time. We will be doing a bit of “hiking” and walking through the stream. This program is geared towards active, outdoor learners who are willing to “huli ka lima i lalo” (turn the hands down towards the ʻaina). Through the practice of mālama ʻāina (caring for the land) learners will gain foundational knowledge and skills that will enhance their physical, cognitive, language and social-emotional development. Time: 12 - 2 pm 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