Ohana Arts Summer Programs
Performing arts summer programs including musical theater, dance, and acting for various age groups.
▌ Editor's read The Ohana Arts website loads successfully and details a 6-Week Young Performers Academy (Frozen Kids) for ages 7-12, running from June 3 to July 13, 2024, culminating in a public performance. The organization, founded by Cathy Foy-Mahi, has been operating since 1999, indicating a long-standing presence in the community. Ohana Arts is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting peace through the arts. The camp is a day program, running Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The organization has a Google review rating of 4.9 stars based on 17 reviews, with reviewers praising the quality of instruction and positive impact on children. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website, nor is there explicit language about staff background checks. Social media handles found are @ohanaarts on Instagram and OhanaArts on Facebook.
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Since 271999+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–18
Ohana Arts Summer Programs is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. theater/music programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 27 (1999 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 5–18
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM HST
- Address: University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2411 Dole St, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
- Phone: 808-798-2001
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $2,850 for 6 weeks USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Ohana Arts Summer Programs
- What ages does Ohana Arts Summer Programs accept?
- Ohana Arts Summer Programs is open to children ages 5–18. 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 Ohana Arts Summer Programs cost?
- Ohana Arts Summer Programs publishes $475/week for the standard session. $2,850 for 6 weeks USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Ohana Arts Summer Programs's hours?
- Ohana Arts Summer Programs runs 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM HST. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Ohana Arts Summer Programs?
- Ohana Arts Summer Programs is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1999 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Ohana Arts Summer Programs provide lunch?
- Ohana Arts Summer Programs 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.
- How does Ohana Arts Summer Programs compare to other theater/music camps in Honolulu?
- Ohana Arts Summer Programs is one of 6 theater/music camps in Honolulu that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Ohana Arts Summer Programs with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Arts and performing arts camps guide · Compare portfolio, rehearsal, show, and creative fit.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Ohana Arts Summer Programs.
- Hawaii Baptist Academy - Grades JK-K · Hawaii Baptist Academy - Grades JK-K · Ages 4–5
- Hawaii Baptist Academy Summer School · Hawaii Baptist Academy · Ages 4–18
- Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus - Summer Youth Opera Intensive · Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus · Ages 10–18
- Kamaaina Kids Summer Day Camp · Kamaaina Kids · Ages 6–12
- Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Summer School · Kapalama · Ages 5–17
- Leahi Swim School - Manoa · Manoa · Ages 0–21
- Ohana Arts Summer Program · Kennedy Theatre, University of Hawaii at Manoa · Ages 13–18 · $1,000/week
- Summer Fun Program · Various parks across O‘ahu · Ages 6–13