Hawaii
Hawaii
The ASYMCA Hawaii hosts events throughout the year designed to promote recognition, appreciation, resiliency, and child development within our military community.
`Ohana Open Market
January 13, 22, 27
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.
Parents Night Out at the JBPHH Branch
January 31, 5-8pm
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!
Spring Break Camp
March 17-21 (Early Bird Registration Until Feb 22)
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.
November 5, 2025
13th Annual Celebrating the Military Family Breakfast
Parents Night Out at the MCBH Branch
January 3, 5-8pm
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!
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.
Learning to Live Aloha at `Iolani Palace
November 2, 2:30 - 4:30pm
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.
Learning to Live Aloha at Pa`aiau Fishpond
November 2, 9am - 1:30pm
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.
Kids in the Kitchen at the MCBH Branch
October 24, 2:15 - 3:45pm
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!
Kids in the Kitchen at the WAAF Branch
October 23, 1:30 - 3pm
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!
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 Navigating by the Stars
August 28, 6:30 - 8pm
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.
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.
2024 Summer Camps
June 3 - July 26, 2024
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.
MCBH Branch's Father Daughter Dance
May 18, 2024, 5-8pm
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.
Learning to Live Aloha Kamananui Valley Hike
Saturday, May 11
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.
Spring Break Camp
March 18-22, 2024
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.
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.
JBPHH Branch's Father Daughter Dance
February 24, 2024, 5-8pm
Questions? Call (808) 448-1972 or email BranchDirectorPH@asymcahi.org.
Learning to Live Aloha at 21 Degrees Estate
Friday, February 2, 2024
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.
Questions? Call (808) 448-1972 or email BranchDirectorPH@asymcahi.org.