ʻIke Kai Summer Session 1
The ʻIke Kai Summer Session is a free aquatic day camp offered by Hawai'i County Parks and Recreation, focusing on ocean safety and water activities.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Hawai'i County Parks and Recreation 'Summer Fun' page, which details the 'Ike Kai Summer Session 1 as a free aquatic program. The program is described as focusing on ocean safety, swimming, and other water activities. It is explicitly stated to be run by the County of Hawai'i Department of Parks and Recreation, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. The program is a day camp, with specific dates and locations listed for different sessions. While the website provides general information about registration and activities, it does not mention ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or details regarding staff background checks. The Facebook page for 'Hawaii County Parks and Recreation' is active and promotes various community programs, including summer activities.
Who thrives here Ages 8–12
ʻIke Kai Summer Session 1 sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right aquatic fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Aquatic
- Ages: 8–12
- Address: 799 Piilani St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
- Phone: (808) 961-8740
- Cost notes: $150 per session
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about ʻIke Kai Summer Session 1
- What ages does ʻIke Kai Summer Session 1 accept?
- ʻIke Kai Summer Session 1 is open to children ages 8–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does ʻIke Kai Summer Session 1 cost?
- ʻIke Kai Summer Session 1 doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. $150 per session Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs ʻIke Kai Summer Session 1?
- ʻIke Kai Summer Session 1 is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does ʻIke Kai Summer Session 1 provide lunch?
- ʻIke Kai Summer Session 1 does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside ʻIke Kai Summer Session 1.
- Island of Hawaii YMCA - 2026 Summer Break Day Camp · Hilo · Ages 6–13 · $300/week
- Summer Fun Program (Hawaii County) · Hawaiʻi Island · Ages 5–13
- ʻIke Kai Summer Session 2 · Hawaiʻi Island · Ages 8–12