Events

Celebrating the Military Family is Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) Hawaii’s annual recognition breakfast, held in November to commemorate Month of the Military Family.

When & Where:

• Wednesday, November 20, 2023
• Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort Coral Ballrooms
• Seating for this event is limited and must be purchased in advance. All guests are required to RSVP. Walk-ins will not be admitted.

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.

2024 Celebrating the Military Family

When:

• Thursday, October 10, 2024, 12 - 2pm (during Fall Break)  POSTPONED TO NOV 2ND.
• Saturday, October 19, 2024, 2:30 - 4:30pm  TICKETS SOLD OUT.
• Saturday, November 2, 2024, 2:30 - 4:30pm
• Download an event flyer HERE

What:

• Join us to explore the history of `Iolani Palace, from its modest origins as a structure of wood and stone, through its pivotal role in a painful chapter of Native Hawaiian history, to its current status as the spiritual and cultural heart of modern Hawai`i.
• We will participate in a 60-90 minute docent-led tour of the palace.

Where:

• `Iolani Palace is located at 364 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
• Parking is limited on palace grounds and nearby streets. Plan ahead for your visit - reference the palace website for guidance.
• It is very likely you will have to park in surrounding areas and enjoy a brief walk to the palace. Please include this factor in your transport, travel, and on-time arrival plans.

Who:

• All military family members ages 5 and up.

Cost:

• $5 for children ages 5 to 17
• $10 for adults
• Tickets valued at $25 per adult, $8 per child. Armed Services YMCA Hawai`i is a non-profit organization that does NOT receive federal or state funding. Events like this, along with our mission to support and strengthen military families, are made possible by the generosity of individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors.
• Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable

REGISTER FOR TOUR ON SAT, NOV 2

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 OutreachDirector@asymcahi.org.

When:

• Saturday, November 2, 2024
• 9:00am - 1:30pm
• Download an event flyer HERE

What:

• The Loko i'a Pā'aiau Fishpond, located in McGrew Point Navy Housing (Aiea), is a Native Hawaiian National Historic Landmark that dates back 400 years. Learn about this sacred space and help restore it by clearing invasive species, planting native species, and moving rocks to fill the pond wall. This event is a collaboration with HII.
• Loko Pā'aiau is a natural ecological environment, under restoration. It is not a recreational site with sitting areas, paved sidewalks, playgrounds, etc.
• Activities may include helping to rebuild the wall enclosure of a Hawaiian fishpond, removal of invasive plants, and planting of native species. You can expect to get muddy, at little sweaty, and thoroughly educated. Sunscreen, bug spray, shoes that can get muddy, gloves, and hat are recommended.
• Watch a short video about Loko Pā'aiau  HERE.
• Browse photos from last year's community work day at Loko Pā'aiau HERE.

Where:

• The fishpond in McGrew Point Navy Housing
• Address: 122-184 McGrew Loop, Aiea, HI 96701
• Directions: https://bit.ly/LokoPaaiau

Who:

• All military families, supporters, and community members.
• All ages welcome. Children must be under parent/guardian supervision at all times.

Cost:

• Cost-Covered (FREE!)
• This is a community volunteer event for military family, friends, and supporters.
• All participants must RSVP and complete a waiver.

RSVP TO ATTEND AND HELP ON SAT, NOV 2ND

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 OutreachDirector@asymcahi.org.

When:

• Friday, October 25, 2024
• 5 - 8pm

Where:

• Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Branch
• 100 McChord Street, Building 1859, JBPHH, HI 96853
• Enter "Makai Recreation Center" in your GPS. We're in the same building.

Who:

• Military children 3 to 10 years old
• Children must be fully potty-trained

Cost:

• $35 for the first child
• $20 for siblings
• For two or more children, please ensure you hit the "Add More Programs" to the "My Cart" section of your initial child's registration.
• Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable

REGISTER YOUR CHILD(REN) TODAY!

Contact the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Branch directly with any questions at (808) 448-1972 or BranchDirectorPH@asymcahi.org. See you at Parents Night Out!

Halloween Kids in the Kitchen

When:

• Thursday, October 24, 2024
• 2:15 - 3:45pm

Where:

• Marine Corps Base Hawaii Branch
• 455 Bingham Way, Kailua, HI 96734

Who:

• Military children 3 to 8 years old

More Info:

• Read "Skeletons are Not Spooky!" by Duds and Kaine
• Make and taste Apple Lollipops
• Paint Mini Pumpkins
• Make Halloween slime

Cost:

• $20 per child
• Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable

REGISTER TODAY!

Contact the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Branch directly with any questions at (808) 254-4719 or kaneohe@asymcahi.org. See you at Kids in the Kitchen!

Halloween Kids in the Kitchen

When:

• Wednesday, October 23, 2024
• 1:30 - 3pm

Where:

• Wheeler Army Airfield Branch
• 1262 Santos Dumont Avenue, Wahiawa, HI 96786

Who:

• Military children 3 to 8 years old

More Info:

• Read "Spookley the Square Pumpkin" by Joe Troiano
• Make Lego Pumpkins
• Make Wood Block Pumpkins
• Make Spooky Slime
• Make and taste Popcorn Balls

Cost:

• $20 per child
• Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable

REGISTER TODAY!

Contact the Wheeler Army Airfield Branch directly with any questions at (808) 624-5645 or wheeler@asymcahi.org. See you at Kids in the Kitchen!

When:

• Friday, October 18, 2024
• 5 - 8pm

Where:

• Marine Corps Base Hawaii Branch
• 455 Bingham Way, Kailua, HI 96834

Who:

• Military children 3 to 10 years old
• Children must be fully potty-trained

Cost:

• $35 for the first child
• $20 for siblings
• For two or more children, please ensure you hit the "Add More Programs" to the "My Cart" section of your initial child's registration.
• Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable

REGISTER YOUR CHILD(REN) TODAY!

Contact the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Branch directly with any questions at (808) 254-4719 or kaneohe@asymcahi.org. See you at Parents Night Out!

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.

Accepting applications SEPT 9 to OCT 11

• Make sure your Command Approval Form is complete.
• Travel dates can be for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years, between November 1, 2024 and January 31, 2025.
• Deadline to submit an application for consideration is October 11, 2024 at 11:59 PM (HST). Applications submitted after this deadline are ineligible and will not be accepted for consideration.
• Applicants will receive a status update by October 22, 2024.

NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Scroll to the "ASYMCA HAWAII" box.

More Information:

• 2024 Operation Ride Home Flyer HERE.
• 2024 Operation Ride Home FAQs HERE.
• 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.

Who:

• Military children 6 to 12 years old

When:

• During Fall Break, October 7-11, 2024
• 8am to 1pm

What:

• "Upside Down" Fall Break S.T.E.A.M. Camp
• Join us for an adventure packed with fun, learning, and more! In this Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) focused program, young explorers will team up to uncover chilling secrets and mysterious coincidences, reigniting their passion for scientific curiosity. Your endlessly curious 6 to 12-year-olds will delve into sensory deprivation experiments with floating fish, outsmart creepy creatures using clever strategies and audio cues, escape the Upside Down with the help of our hero's favorite food, Eggos, and so much more.
• Download a flyer HERE

Where:

• Register for camp at ASYMCA Hawaii's JBPHH Branch HERE
• Register for camp at ASYMCA Hawaii's MCBH Branch HERE
• Register for camp at ASMYCA Hawaii's WAAF Branch hosting camp at Solomon Elementary School HERE

Cost:

• $175
• Registrations are non-transferable and non-refundable

Questions?

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.

• Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Branch:
  (808) 448-1972 or BranchDirectorPH@asymcahi.org
• Marine Corps Base Hawaii Branch:
  (808) 254-4719 or kaneohe@asymcahi.org
• Wheeler Army Airfield Branch to register for camp at Solomon Elementary:
  (808) 624-5645 or wheeler@asymcahi.org

When:

• Saturday, October 5, 2024
• 5:00 - 8:00pm
• Download an event flyer HERE.
• This is an alcohol-free and nicotine-free event.

Where:

• 604 Ale House on Schofield Barracks
• 1249 Kolekole Avenue, Schofield Barracks, HI 96857

Ticket Cost:

• E1-E6: $80 for two tickets (first two family members);
  additional $30 for each family member
• E7 and up: $90 for two tickets (first two family members);
  additional $30 for each family member
• Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable

More Info:

• This year's theme is 70's inspired "Peace, Love, Party!"
• Event hosted by the Armed Services YMCA Hawaii's WAAF Branch.
• All ages welcome.
• Photos from last year's dance HERE.

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

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 at the Bishop Museum

When:

• Wednesday, August 28, 2024 (click image above to view full-sized flyer)
• 6:30 to 8:00pm

Where:

• Bishop Museum
• 1525 Bernice St, Honolulu, HI 96817

Who:

• All adult military family members
• Must be at least 10 years old

Cost:

• Free! Cost-covered by grants and donors who believe in and support the men, women, and families who serve our nation day after day.
• Seating is limited. Registrations are first come, first served - use the "REGISTER HERE" button below to sign-up today!

More Info:

Join Armed Services YMCA Hawai`i, Bishop Museum Planetarium educators, and Hōkūle`a navigator, Ms. Ka`iulani Murphy for “Navigating by the Stars”. Ms. Murphy is also an instructor of Hawaiian astronomy, navigation, and voyaging at Honolulu Community College and UH Mānoa. The evening will feature an introduction to Hawaii’s night sky and celestial navigation, and viewing of Mānaiakalani, the summer-fall Star Family.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

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 OutreachDirector@asymcahi.org.

When:

• 4 Camps, 9 Sessions between June 3 and July 26, 2024
• Each session is 1 week
• Half-day camps

Where:

• All ASYMCA Hawai`i Branches

Who:

• Military children 7 to 12 years old

Camps:

• • Camp Hero is an exploration of unique military life & youth leadership.
    • 8am - 1pm
    • $185 Registration Fee ($37/day)

• • Robotics Camp is a STEM-focused program. Campers will build a robot from start to finish, transforming a box of Legos into a fully-functional, programmable, mini machine.
    • 9am - 12pm
    • $150 Registration Fee ($30/day)
    • $125 Registration Fee ($25/day) updated July 17

• • Lucky We Live Hawai`i Camp introduced campers to all things Hawaii - food, customs, culture, history, quirky things people say (local slang), and more!
    • 8am - 1pm
    • $185 Registration Fee ($37/day)

• • Quest for Gold: Olympic Adventure Camp will explore all facets of the Olympics. At the completion of camp, your child will be ready, locked and loaded, to watch this summer's games as an informed fan. They may even be able to teach you a thing or two!
    • 8am - 1pm
    • $185 Registration Fee ($37/day)

   

• Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable

How to Enroll/Register:

• June 3-7: Register HERE for Camp Hero at JBPPH




• June 17-21: Register HERE for Robotics Camp at Solomon Elementary School




• June 24-28: Register HERE for Robotics Camp at JBPHH
• June 24-28: Register HERE for Lucky we Live Hawai`i Camp at MCBH




• July 8-12: Register HERE for Lucky we Live Hawai`i Camp at JBPHH
• July 8-12: Register HERE for Robotics Camp at MCBH




• July 15-19: Register HERE for Olympic Adventure Camp at JBPHH
• July 15-19: Register HERE for Olympic Adventure Camp at MCBH
• July 22-26: Register HERE for Robotics Camp hosted by the JBPHH Branch at Radford High School

We are using Daxko, a new system for camp registrations. When registering, you will need to create an account for yourself, and contact us to add children to your account. Please email anytime or call during business hours - Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding.

• Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Branch:
  (808) 448-1972 or BranchDirectorPH@asymcahi.org
• Marine Corps Base Hawaii Branch:
  (808) 254-4719 or kaneohe@asymcahi.org
• Wheeler Army Airfield Branch to register for Robotics Camp at Solomon Elementary:
  (808) 624-5645 or wheeler@asymcahi.org

When:

• Saturday, May 18, 2024
• 5:00 - 8:00pm
• Download an event flyer HERE.
• This is an alcohol-free and nicotine-free event.

Where:

• Tradewinds (on the Hickam-side of JBPHH)
• Address: 150 McClelland Street; Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96853

Cost:

• E1-E6: $80 for two tickets (daddy + daughter); additional $30 for each sibling
• E7 and up: $90 for two tickets (daddy + daughter); additional $30 for each sibling
• Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable

More Info:

• Father Daughter Dance inspired by all things BARBIE! Dress to impress in your favorite Barbie-inspired outfit and let's celebrate in style. From the iconic pink hues to the glitz and glam, it's going to be a fabulous affair!
• Event hosted by the Armed Services YMCA Hawaii's MCBH Branch.
• All ages are welcome. Children must be under dad's supervision at all times.
• Photos from last year's dance HERE.

ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED

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.

When:

• Saturday, May 11, 2024
• 8:30 - 11:30am
• Event was originally scheduled for April 13 but was postponed due to bad weather and rescheduled for May 11.

What:

• Living aloha is a journey, not a destination. It’s about cultivating a mindset that embraces compassion and understanding. Kamananui Valley Trail, also known as Moanalua Valley Trail, is an easy 8-mile roundtrip hike.We will complete a 1.5-mile portion of the hike, 3 miles roundtrip. The trail and its neighborhood are significant because of its history, dating back to 1884 when Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, granddaughter of Kamehameha the Great, and the last living member of the House of Kamehameha, gifted 6,000 acres of land to Samuel Mills Damon. One of the four Damon children, Douglas Damon, built his home in Kamananui Valley, on the footprint of a country home used by some of the Kamehameha dynasty. We will visit ruins of the Damon house and learn about Moanalua’s revered and sacred petroglyph boulder, Pohakukaluahine, "Rock of the Old Woman." We look forward to sharing the story of Pōhakukaluahine, the Damons, and Moanalua Valley with you.

Where:

• 1857 Ala Aolani Street, Honolulu, HI 96819
• Near Tripler Army Medical Center, Red Hill, and AMR

Who:

• Military family members ages 8 years and above welcome
• Younger children in carriers okay
• No strollers

Cost:

• Cost-Covered (FREE!)
• If you were registered for the April 13 hike, no need to register again. If you can make it on May 11, please respond to our email. Mahalo.

RSVP FOR THE HIKE IS CLOSED

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 scarlson@asymcahi.org.

The theme for this year's Spring Break Camp is "Makers make the world go `round!"

Immerse your child in a weeklong experience of hands-on activities, games, and challenges. From structure fabrication, to textiles and wearables, your child will leave camp each day with a sense of accomplishment and excitement.

Download the 2024 Spring Break Camp flyer HERE.

When:

• March 18-22, 2024
• 8:00am - 1:00pm

Where:

• All ASYMCA Hawaii Branches
  • Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Branch
  • Marine Corps Base Hawaii Branch
  • Wheeler Army Airfield Branch at Solomon Elementary School

Who:

• Military children 7 to 12 years old

Cost:

• $185 per child
• Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable

REGISTER FOR CAMP AT JBPHH BRANCH

REGISTER FOR CAMP AT MCBH BRANCH

REGISTER FOR CAMP AT WAAF BRANCH

Please contact your nearest branch with any questions.

Updated February 13, 2024:
- - TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT - -
Daddy-daughter couples who register going forward will be added to the waitlist.

When:

• Saturday, February 24, 2024
• 5:00 - 8:00pm
• Download an event flyer HERE.
• This is an alcohol-free and nicotine-free event.

Where:

• Tradewinds (on the Hickam-side of JBPHH)
• Address: 150 McClelland Street. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96853

Cost:

• E1-E6: $80 for two tickets (daddy + daughter); additional $30 for each sibling
• E7 and up: $90 for two tickets (daddy + daughter); additional $30 for each sibling
• Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable

More Info:

• Father Daughter Dance inspired by the classic colorful board game, CANDY LAND! Get whisked away to a magical land of color, fluff n' sparkles, a delicious dinner date with dad, twirls, swirls, dancing, and of course... CANDY!
• Event hosted by the Armed Services YMCA Hawaii's JBPHH Branch.
• All ages are welcome. Children must be under dad's supervision at all times.
• Photos from last year's dance HERE.

GET YOUR WAITLIST TICKETS

Questions? Call (808) 448-1972 or email BranchDirectorPH@asymcahi.org.

Learning to Live Aloha at 21 Degrees Estate Cacao Farm

When:

• Friday, February 2, 2024 (click image above to view full-sized flyer)
• Session 1: 10 - 11:30am
• Session 2: 12:30 - 2pm

Where:

• 21 Degrees Estate Cacao Farm
• 7-546 D, Mapele Pl, Kaneohe, HI 96744
• Parking is available. Carpooling is encouraged.

Who:

• All adult military family members
• Must be at least 18 years old

More Info:

Armed Services YMCA Hawaii's "Kokua Connection - Learning to Live Aloha" programs and events encourage curiosity and fosters understanding of Native Hawaiian culture.

A part of "learning to live aloha" means understanding the cultural significance of tropical plants, their use and history. This event features a guided tour of 21 Degrees Estate Cacao Farm and Hawaii agriculture, including history and an introduction to lush tropical plants and their healing properties, including many of the original canoe crops, and a mini honey and chocolate tasting.

Cost:

• $10 per person. Event is valued at $30 per person

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Questions? Call (808) 448-1972 or email BranchDirectorPH@asymcahi.org.