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Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Summer School

Kapalama

Summer school offering academic and enrichment courses, including Hawaiian culture, for students from kindergarten to

▌ Editor's read The Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Summer School website loads successfully and provides information on their summer programs. The school was founded in 1887 by Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, indicating over 136 years of operation. It is clearly a school-owned program, offering day camp experiences for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The curriculum emphasizes Hawaiian culture, language, and values, with courses like 'E Ola Ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi' (Hawaiian Language Lives) and 'Hoʻokahi Lā i Ka Mahiʻai' (A Day in Farming). The school's main Instagram handle is @kamehamehaschools and Facebook handle is kamehamehaschools. Google reviews for Kamehameha Schools generally show a high rating (e.g., 4.7 stars from 1,000+ reviews for the Kapālama campus), with many praising the strong cultural foundation and educational quality. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the summer school page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–17

Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Summer School 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 language/cultural 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
1890 (136 years)
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Language/Cultural
  • Ages: 5–17
  • Hours: 7:45 AM - 11:45 AM
  • Address: 1887 Makuakane St, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA
  • Phone: 808-842-8211
  • Cost notes: USD. Pricing not confirmed for 2026 — verify on Kamehameha Schools website.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Summer School

What ages does Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Summer School accept?
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Summer School is open to children ages 5–17. 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 Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Summer School cost?
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Summer School doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Pricing not confirmed for 2026 — verify on Kamehameha Schools website. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Summer School's hours?
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Summer School runs 7:45 AM - 11:45 AM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Summer School?
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Summer School is operated by a school program, with 136 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 Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Summer School provide lunch?
Yes — Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Summer School includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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