Hawaii
Hawaii
The ASYMCA Hawaiʻi hosts events throughout the year designed to promote recognition, appreciation, resiliency, and child development within our military community.
2025 Summer Camps
June 2 - Aug 1, 2025
2025 Summer Camps
June 2 – August 1, 2025
Download flyer HERE.
When:
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IMPORTANT: If you are interested in being placed on a waitlist for any camp week, please contact our Director of Programs, Keahi Kaawa by email kkaawa@asymcahi.org.
How to Enroll/Register:
JBPHH Branch:
MCBH Branch:
WAAF Branch:
Any questions:
`Ohana Open Market
June 9, 23, 25
More important information, including all 2025 `Ohana Open Market dates, HERE.
The food we distribute is made possible through a partnership with the Hawaii Foodbank. Three times a month, we receive pallets of food from the Hawaii Foodbank to distribute at `Ohana Open Markets. This food can be fresh or dried produce. We do our best to sort and salvage items before distribution however, the Armed Services YMCA does not have control over the type or condition of food that is being delivered and distributed. Please carefully look over the items you receive before using them in your home.
Learning to Live Aloha Protect & Preserve Hawaiʻi
June 14, 8:30 to 12:30
Registration ahead of 6/14/25 is mandatory. Drop ins will not be accepted. Registration ends Monday, 6/9/2025.
Armed Services YMCA Hawaiʻi's "Kōkua Connections - Learning to Live Aloha" programs and events encourage curiosity and fosters understanding of Native Hawaiian culture. Questions? Call (808) 448-1972 or email OutreachDirector@asymcahi.org.
November 5, 2025
13th Annual Celebrating the Military Family Breakfast
Celebrating the Military Family Breakfast 2025
November 5
Celebrating the Military Family is Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) Hawaii’s annual recognition breakfast, held in November to commemorate Month of the Military Family.
Visit the 2025 Celebrating the Military Family page to learn more about this event, and how you can help Armed Services YMCA strengthen military families in Hawai`i HERE.
Operation Holiday Joy
Volunteers Needed Dec 9-13
More information about Operation Holiday Joy HERE.
Celebrating the Military Family Breakfast 2024
November 20, 7:30-9am
Celebrating the Military Family is Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) Hawaii’s annual recognition breakfast, held in November to commemorate Month of the Military Family.
Visit the 2024 Celebrating the Military Family page to learn more about this event, and how you can help Armed Services YMCA strengthen military families in Hawai`i.
Operation Ride Home
Sept 9 - Oct 11
Armed Services YMCA, in partnership with Jack Daniels, helps junior enlisted military families (E1-E5) travel home for the holidays by offering cost-covered (free) or funding toward round-trip flights for military members and their immediate family. Armed Services YMCA and Jack Daniels are committed to making this travel possible for those most in need.
NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Scroll to the "ASYMCA HAWAII" box.
In 2023 we helped 127 junior enlisted and their family members go home for the holidays. They traveled a collective total of 6,238,709 miles.
In 2022 we helped 120 junior enlisted and their family members go home for the holidays. They traveled a collective total of 5,217,062 miles.Contact Keola Taniguchi, ASYMCA Hawai`i Executive Director, at (808) 448-1972 or ExecutiveDirector@asymcahi.org with any questions.
2024 Fall Break Camp
October 7-11
Contact an Armed Services YMCA Hawaii near you. A helpful staff member will get you right-side up with answers to your questions about "Upside Down" Fall Break Camp.
Military Children's Ball 2024
October 5, 5-8pm
Military Children's Ball is presented in partnership with Lendlease. Mahalo nui loa to Lendlease (Island Palm Communities and Hickam Communities) for your continued support of military families and Armed Services YMCA in Hawaii.
Contact the Wheeler Army Airfield Branch directly with any questions at (808) 624-5645 or wheeler@asymcahi.org.
Learning to Live Aloha Kamananui Valley Hike
Saturday, February 22
If we sell out of tickets, and you are interested in being placed on the waitlist, please email ktaniguchi@asymcahi.org.
Armed Services YMCA Hawaii's "Kokua Connection - Learning to Live Aloha" programs and events encourage curiosity and fosters understanding of Native Hawaiian culture. Questions? Call (808) 448-1972 or email ktaniguchi@asymcahi.org.
MCBH Ohana Ball
Friday, March 14, 2025, 5:30 - 8:30pm
ASYMCA Hawaii is proud to present the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Ohana Ball. Mothers bring your sons, fathers bring your daughters, parents bring the whole family.
Photos from the MCBH Ohana Ball HERE.
Contact the MCBH Branch if you missed online sales and are interested in attending. Call (808) 254-4719 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm) or email kaneohe@asymcahi.org.
Spring Break Camp 2025
March 17-21
Contact Ms. Bonnie at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Branch. She can be reached at (808) 448-1972 during business hours, Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm.
Learning to Live Aloha Kōkua Hawai’i Foundation
Saturday, July 26
Registration ahead of 7/26/25 is mandatory. Drop ins will not be accepted. Registrations are due no later than Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Armed Services YMCA Hawaiʻi's "Kōkua Connection - Learning to Live Aloha" programs and events encourage curiosity and fosters understanding of Native Hawaiian culture. Questions? Call (808) 448-1972 or email OutreachDirector@asymcahi.org.
Star Wars Trivia
May 2nd, 4:30-6PM
In honor of "May The 4th Be With You" day our Armed Services YMCA Hawaii is hosting a very special Star Wars Trivia event on Friday 5/2/25 at the USO on Schofield Barracks from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Dinner (pizza) will be served. Plus, we've got some amazing Star Wars themed prizes. Please ensure you secure one ticket per participant.
REGISTER FOR TRIVIA AT SCHOFIELD (MAY 2ND)
Download the flyer HERE.
Contact us at (808) 448-1972 or OutreachDirector@asymcahi.org with any questions.
Learning to Live Aloha Hawaii's Plantation Village
May 24, 9am - 1pm
Registration ahead of 5/24/25 is mandatory. Drop ins will not be accepted. Registration ends Tuesday, 5/20/2025.
IMPORTANT: If we sell out of tickets, and you are interested in being placed on the waitlist, please email executivedirector@asymcahi.org.
Armed Services YMCA Hawaiʻi's "Kōkua Connections - Learning to Live Aloha" programs and events encourage curiosity and fosters understanding of Native Hawaiian culture. Questions? Call (808) 448-1972 or email OutreachDirector@asymcahi.org.
JBPHH Ohana Ball
May 31, 2025, 5-8 pm
With special thanks to Hickam Communities, we're excited to offer a new special price for ticket admissions!
More Info:
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Check out photos from the event HERE.
Contact the JBPHH Branch if you missed online sales and are interested in attending. Call (808) 448-1972 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm) or email BranchDirectorPH@asymcahi.org.
