The Hawaiʻi County Department of Parks & Recreation announced its 2024 Summer Fun Programs, which provide recreational opportunities for teens and youth at locations island-wide during summer break.

The 16 Summer Fun Programs include those for elementary-aged children who have completed Kindergarten to 6th grade, five teen enrichment programs, and two specialized enrichment programs.

The programs, which will be in operation from June 12 to July 19, include arts and crafts projects, indoor and outdoor games, sports, music, dance, special events, and excursions.

Detailed information about program hours, registration dates, cost, and age groups can be found online at https://www.parks.hawaiicounty.gov/facilities-parks/recreation.

Locations of Summer Fun district sites, teen programs and specialized programs are listed below:

 

Hilo District Sites
Kawānanakoa Gym
Pana‘ewa Park, Andrews Gym
Hilo Armory
Waiākea Uka Gym
Pi‘ihonua Gym

Hāmākua District Sites
Pāpa‘ikou Gym
Honoka‘a Sports Complex

North & South Kohala District Sites
Spencer “Kalani” Schutte District Park in Waimea
Hisaoka Gym in Kohala
Pu‘u Nui Park in Waikōloa

North & South Kona District Sites
Kekuaokalani Gym in Kailua-Kona

Puna & Ka‘ū District Sites
Nā‘ālehu Community Center
Rep. Robert N. Herkes Gymnasium in Pāhala
Kea‘au Armory
William “Billy” Kenoi Park in Pāhoa

Programs for teenagers will be offered at the Pu‘u‘eo Community Center in Wainaku; Pāpa‘ikou Gym; Shipman Park in Kea‘au; Hale Hālāwai in Kona; and Spencer “Kalani” Schutte District Park in Waimea.

The ‘Ike Kai specialized program will engage children, ages 8-12, in lessons about the ocean. This specialized program will be held at the Richardson Ocean Center with three two-week sessions available. The ‘Ike Pono-Hāmākua program will host children Kindergarten to 6th Grade with one 3-week session at Kula‘imano Community Center and one at Pāpaʻaloa Annex.