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Summer Fun Junior Leader Program

O‘ahu

The Summer Fun Junior Leader Program on O'ahu offers a free, structured day camp experience for youth aged 13-17, focusing on leadership development and comm...

▌ Editor's read The Summer Fun Junior Leader Program is a free day camp operated by the City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) on O'ahu. It targets youth aged 13-17, providing a structured environment for leadership development and community service. The program runs from June 5 to July 21, 2023, with registration opening in April. While the website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios, it is clearly a municipal program. Google reviews for 'Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation' show a 4.2-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with general themes praising the variety of programs and facilities. The DPR's Facebook page is 'honoluluDPR', but no Instagram handle is listed on the Summer Fun page. The program emphasizes developing leadership skills and assisting with the Summer Fun program for younger children.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

Summer Fun Junior Leader Program 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 community/rec center, 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
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 13–17
  • Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Address: 550 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
  • Phone: (808) 768-3003
  • Cost notes: Contact specific site for registration information.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Fun Junior Leader Program

What ages does Summer Fun Junior Leader Program accept?
Summer Fun Junior Leader Program is open to children ages 13–17. 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 Summer Fun Junior Leader Program cost?
Summer Fun Junior Leader Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Contact specific site for registration information. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Summer Fun Junior Leader Program's hours?
Summer Fun Junior Leader Program runs 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Summer Fun Junior Leader Program?
Summer Fun Junior Leader Program 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 Summer Fun Junior Leader Program provide lunch?
Summer Fun Junior Leader Program 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 Summer Fun Junior Leader Program compare to other community/rec center camps in Honolulu?
Summer Fun Junior Leader Program is one of 5 community/rec center 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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