Events

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.

"Back to School" Kids in the Kitchen

When:

• Wednesday, August 21, 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 "Linus The Little Yellow Pencil" by Scott Magoon
• Read "When Pencil Met Eraser" by Karen Kilpatrick and Luis O. Ramos Jr.
• Make wafer pencils
• Make fruit kabobs with dip
• Make personalized name keychains to hook onto backpacks

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:

• 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

Let's appreciate people we love and care for during Military Appreciation Month. ❤️🤍💙

What:

• We're gifting $400 and a grand prize worth more than $2000 throughout the month!
• Nominate someone you admire to win $100!
• We're choosing one person each week in addition to a grand prize winner who will receive a hotel stay in Waikiki and tickets to Blue Note Hawaii.
• Nominations require a photo and short write-up

Who:

• All are welcome to submit nominations
• Nominees must be military-affiliated - a servicemember (active, reserves, guard), military spouse, military child, or veteran - and a Hawaii resident.

When:

• Accepting nominations from Monday, May 6 to Wednesday, May 29.

NOMINATION PERIOD IS CLOSED

Established in 1917, Armed Services YMCA Hawai`i is Hawaii's oldest military support organization. Questions about this giveaway or any ASYMCA programs or services? Call (808) 448-1972 or email OutreachDirector@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.

When & Where:

• Friday, May 3, 4:30 - 6pm at the Schofield USO (280 Trimble Road0
• Saturday, May 4, 5:30 - 7pm on MCBH at the Mokapu Mall Courtyard

Who:

• Active duty, reserves, guard and veterans - all military individuals and families are welcome!
• Participants must have base access.

More Info:

• Plenty of fun trivia and so many prizes!!
• All participants will need a cellular device to play.
• Come in costume or Star Wars attire for additional chances to win awesome prizes!

Cost:

• Free! Cost-covered by generous supporter and donors, including the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii's Military Affairs Council.

REGISTER FOR TRIVIA AT SCHOFIELD (MAY 3RD)

REGISTER FOR TRIVIA AT MBCH (MAY 4TH)

Contact us at (808) 448-1972 or OutreachDirector@asymcahi.org with any questions.

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.

Valentine's Day Kinder-Prep & Readiness Open House

When:

• Thursday, February 8, 2024 (click image above to view full-sized flyer)
• 1:00 - 4:00pm
  • 1 - 2pm: Kinder-Prep & Readiness Talk Story with Ms. Tamsin Keone, Army School Liason Officer
  • 2-4pm: Preschool Assessments, Facility Tour, Meet & Greet Teachers, etc.

Where:

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

Who:

• All are welcome! Must have base access.

More Info:

• Kiddos will make geometric crayon hearts, a fun craft just in time for Valentine's Day!
• Adults will learn the in's and out's of Kindergarten enrollment - birthday cutoff date, school bus routes and sign-ups, before school care, after school care, the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission, activities and benchmarks to consider BEFORE Kindergarten, and much more!
• Preschool and other programs and services offered at Armed Services YMCA
• Tour ASYMCA
• Meet n' greet teachers and staff
• Meet n' greet neighbors and fellow community members
• Light refreshments

Cost:

• Free!

Let Us Know You Can Attend:

• RSVP HERE

Contact the Wheeler Army Airfield Branch directly with any questions at (808) 624-5645 or wheeler@asymcahi.org. See you on February 8th!

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.

When:

• Event on Saturday, October 14, 2023
• Download an event flyer HERE.
• This is an alcohol-free and nicotine-free event.

Where:

• 604 Ale House on Schofield Barracks

Cost:

• E1-E6 Families: $80 for the first two family members, $30 for each additional family member
• E7 and Up: $90 for the first two family members, $30 for each additional family member

More Info:

• This year's theme is "Here Comes Hollywood"
• COME DRESSED TO IMPRESS!! One award will be given for each of the following categories:
  • Best Matching Pair or Family
  • Most Hollywood
  • Most Colorful
  • Most Unique
  • Most Glamorous
  • Cutest Outfit
  • Shiniest Outfit
• Event hosted by the WAAF Branch.
• Each person attending the dance must register separately.

How to Register (Purchase Tickets):

• Click HERE or on the button below.

REGISTER NOW