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Programs
Whether you're a teacher planning a field trip, a school seeking educational partnerships, a business looking for meaningful team building opportunities, or an organization hoping to connect your group to ʻāina, Papahana Kuaola offers programs designed to inspire learning, stewardship, and lasting relationships with place.
KUPU A LAU
At its core, Papahana Kuaola educates and advocates for a healthy Hawai’i, focusing on people and our relationship to ‘aina and each other. Education is our primary purpose and Waipao is our classroom without walls. Our educators conduct aina-based education opportunities for students, educators, and community. We have established general educational goals that are age specific and cater to a variety of contact situations which are intensive daily contact, once a week involvement, and one-time field trips. The goal is to maximize contact hours and favor contact situations with multiple visits and to produce and implement educational programs and curriculum that emphasizes modern issues and problem-solving skills through Hawaiian knowledge.
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LELEKAMANU
Our Lelekamanu Program operates in partnership with schools, with participation being by invitation only. Lelekamanu serves as our outreach and service project division on Oʻahu, offering exclusive educational opportunities. These include field trips to terrestrial conservation areas and active restoration sites, partnering with other community organizations on mālama ʻāina-based initiatives, and participating in native vegetation restoration projects in Waipao. We aim to extend the teachings of Papahana Kuaola to the wider community, highlighting the deep connection between cultural heritage and ecological vitality. Our goal is to secure the lasting legacy of Hawaii’s unique identity for both the present and future generations.
Contact: lelekamanu@papahanakuaola.org
ʻILIʻILIKAUHALE
ʻIliʻilikauhale focuses on our 63-acre parcel leased from Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate in Heʻeia, serving as our educational and administrative center and test site for sustainability projects. Our aim is restore elements of the kauhale system for resource management and integrate this model into our curriculum and programs. We've started by clearing vegetation to establish gardens and natural native vegetation areas, creating a foundation for our program and enriching learning for everyone.
Contact:
logan@papahanakuaola.org
HANA LIMA
Bring your team, organization, or community group to Waipao for a customized experience rooted in mālama ʻāina, service, and connection. Whether you're looking for team building, stewardship opportunities, or a meaningful day on the land, we work with you to create an experience that meets your group's goals and interests.
Contact:
info@papahanakuaola.org