Hawaii
Our core programmatic focus is on the resiliency of military families. Military life presents unique challenges for the family unit and each individual member. That’s why we provide experiences to help navigate military life amidst transfers, deployments, increased child care needs and financial burdens. Programs are offered at no (cost-covered) or low cost and require no membership fees.
We work closely with the Department of Defense and installation commands to identify opportunities and augment service areas to help young military families come together, stay together and thrive together.
Parent Participation Preschool
Parent Participation Preschool is a three-phased, part-time program, designed for parents to help their child transition from home to school while working side-by-side with them.
Parent-Child Learning & Playgroups
Operation Little Learners is an interactive early childhood education program for parents and their children to enhance bonds and encourage child development.
Children's Waiting Room
This unique program provides childcare services inside military hospitals and clinics, as well as in strategic service areas, thus enabling parents to keep scheduled appointments without the stress of finding childcare.
School-Age Resiliency Program
Operation Hero is a no-cost after-school program designed to help military kids who may be struggling with change get back on track at home and in school.
Summer Camps
Summer Enrichment Camp encourages healthy living and provides activities and social bonding opportunities for military children.
Annual Art & Essay Contest
The annual Armed Services YMCA Art & Essay Contest gives military children a voice. It also serves as a reminder of the sacrifices military children, service members, and their families make for our country
"Kids in the" Series
Kids in the Kitchen, Garden, and Lab are for children ages 3-8. This program introduces participants to healthy eating habits, kitchen safety, simple gardening skills, and STEAM through fun activities like literature, music, and movement, promoting both health and literacy.
Parents Night Out
Parents Night Out (PNO) is hosted once a month on a Friday evening. Drop your kids off with us for a few hours and enjoy a night to yourself.
Food Assistance
Armed Services YMCA Hawaii offers grocery support for military families to combat food insecurity and help reduce financial stress, enabling them to focus on mission readiness.
Holiday Travel Assistance
Operation Ride Home provides financial assistance to active duty junior-enlisted military and their families to travel home for the holidays.
Holiday Assistance
Operation Holiday Joy provides meals for junior-enlisted service members and their families during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Family Programs
Kokua Connections connects military families in Hawaii with the local culture through hands-on, immersive experiences. Our goal is to create stewards and ambassadors of Hawaiian culture, ensuring its appreciation wherever they go.
Special Events
ASYMCA hosts special events throughout the year! Check out our Events page for the latest.
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