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Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus - Summer Youth Opera Intensive

Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus

The Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus offers a Summer Youth Opera Intensive for students aged 8-18, focusing on vocal...

▌ Editor's read The Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus (HYOC) website loads successfully and details their Summer Youth Opera Intensive for students aged 8-18. The program is a day camp, running from July 8-26, 2024, culminating in a public performance. HYOC is a nonprofit organization, founded by Nola Nahulu, and has been operating for over 35 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or state licensing information. There is no explicit language regarding staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus' show a 5.0-star rating from 10 reviews, with positive comments about the quality of instruction and positive impact on children. Social media handles include @hawaiiyouthoperachorus on Instagram and 'HawaiiYouthOperaChorus' on Facebook.
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Since 199135+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 10–18

Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus - Summer Youth Opera Intensive serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in theater/music, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1991 (35 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 10–18
  • Address: 957 Punchbowl St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
  • Phone: (808) 521-2982
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on Hawaiian stories
  • 3-week intensive program

↘ Watch for

  • Enrollment not yet open

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus - Summer Youth Opera Intensive

What ages does Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus - Summer Youth Opera Intensive accept?
Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus - Summer Youth Opera Intensive is open to children ages 10–18. 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 Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus - Summer Youth Opera Intensive cost?
Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus - Summer Youth Opera Intensive doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus - Summer Youth Opera Intensive?
Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus - Summer Youth Opera Intensive is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 35 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 Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus - Summer Youth Opera Intensive provide lunch?
Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus - Summer Youth Opera Intensive 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 Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus - Summer Youth Opera Intensive compare to other theater/music camps in Honolulu?
Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus - Summer Youth Opera Intensive 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.

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