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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–13

Summer Fun Program

Various parks across O‘ahu

The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation offers a free, supervised summer day program for children ages 6-13...

▌ Editor's read The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation's Summer Fun Program is a free, supervised day program for children aged 6-13, operating at numerous park locations across Oahu. The program has a long history, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2017, indicating decades of community service. It is run by the City and County of Honolulu, classifying it as a municipal parks program. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, and educational components. While the website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies, the program is managed by a government entity, implying adherence to public sector employment standards. Social media presence is maintained through the Honolulu Parks and Recreation accounts on Instagram (@honoluluparks) and Facebook (honoluluparks).
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Since 197650+ years operating
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 6–13

Summer Fun Program 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 community/rec center 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
1976 (50 years)
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–13
  • Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Address: 1000 Uluʻōhiʻa St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
  • Phone: (808) 768-3003
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Registration fee $25, activity fee up to $100. Total combined fees not to exceed $125 for the entire program.

↗ What parents like

  • Affordable
  • Multiple locations

↘ Watch for

  • Registration by district

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Fun Program

What ages does Summer Fun Program accept?
Summer Fun Program is open to children ages 6–13. 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 Program cost?
Summer Fun Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Registration fee $25, activity fee up to $100. Total combined fees not to exceed $125 for the entire program. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Summer Fun Program's hours?
Summer Fun 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 Program?
Summer Fun Program is operated by the local parks department, with 50 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 Summer Fun Program provide lunch?
Yes — Summer Fun Program 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.
Does Summer Fun Program offer extended care?
Yes — Summer Fun Program offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
How does Summer Fun Program compare to other community/rec center camps in Honolulu?
Summer Fun 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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