Parks and recreation announce 2025 Summer Fun programs for keiki

The County of Hawaiʻi is offering 16 Summer Fun programs that provide recreational opportunities for youth at locations island-wide during summer break.

Hawaiʻi County Parks and Recreation has organized programs for keiki to enjoy arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, sports, music, dance, special events, and excursions from June 9 to July 18 this summer.

“Summer Fun is a great opportunity for our keiki to stay active, develop new interests, and build connections with their peers during the school break,” said Mayor Kimo Alameda. “I want to thank our Department of Parks and Recreation staff for offering these engaging programs to our youth and providing families with an important lifeline during the summer.”

Summer Fun will operate from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding the holidays on June 11 and July 4. Registration dates vary by location, but registration will be open until enrollment is full.

Detailed information about program locations, registration dates, cost, and age groups can be found online.

Locations of Summer Fun district sites, teen programs and specialized programs are listed below:

Puna and Ka‘ū District Sites
Call respective sites for registration appointments beginning Monday, April 7.

• Nā‘ālehu Community Center
  • 808-939-2510
• Rep. Robert N. Herkes Gymnasium in Pāhala
  • 808-928-3102
• Kea‘au Armory
  • 808-966-5807
• William “Billy” Kenoi Park in Pāhoa
  • 808-965-6348
• Puna Teen Enrichment
  • Shipman Park in Kea‘au
  • 808-968-2000

Hilo District Sites
Respective site information is listed below for registration appointments.

• Waiākea ‘Uka Gym
  • Registration begins at 8 a.m. on April 8 in person at Hilo Civic
  • 808-959-9474
• Andrews Gym
  • Registration begins at 8 a.m. on April 9 at Hilo Civic
  • 808-959-9047
• Kawānanakoa Gym
  • Call for registration appointment on April 10
  • 808-961-8732
• Pana‘ewa Park
  • Call for registration appointment on April 10
  • 808-961-2646
• Hilo Armory
  • Call for registration appointment on April 10
  • 808-961-8734
• Pi‘ihonua Gym/Carvalho Park
  • Call for registration appointment on April 10
  • 808-961-8737
• Teen Enrichment at Pu‘u‘eo Community Center in Wainaku
  • Call for registration appointment on April 10
• ʻIke Kai at Richardson Ocean Center
  • Ocean lessons for children ages 8 to 12 years old
  • Registration at 8 a.m. on April 28 at Richardson Ocean Center
  • 808-961-8688 / 808-392-2252
  • Three sessions:
    • June 9 – June 20
    • June 23 – July 7
    • July 7 – July 18

North and South Kona District Sites
Respective site information is listed below for registration appointments.

• Kekuaokalani Gym in Kailua-Kona
  • Call for registration appointment on April 14
  • 808-327-3553
• ʻAhahui ʻŌpio Aloha ʻĀina Teen Enrichment at Hale Hālāwai in Kona
  • Call registration appointment on April 30
  • 808-327-3565

Hāmākua District Sites
Call respective sites for registration appointments beginning Thursday, April 15

• Pāpāʻikou Gym
  • 808-964-3304
• Honokaʻa Sports Complex
  • 808-775-7505
• Pāpāʻikou Gym Teen Leadership Program
  • 808-964-3304
• ʻIke Pono Hāmākua
  • Two three-week programs for keiki who have completed Kindergarten to 6th grade
  • 808-964-3301 / 808-776-7601
  • Kulaʻimano Community Center
    • June 9 – June 26
  • Paʻauilo Gym
    • June 30 – July 18

North and South Kohala District Sites
Call respective sites for registration appointments beginning Friday, May 2.

• Spencer “Kalani” Schutte District Park in Waimea
  • 808-887-1906
• Hisaoka Gym in Kapa‘au
  • 808-889-6505
• Pu‘u Nui Park in Waikōloa
  • 808-883-6100

For more information or questions, call the Recreation Division main office, email recreation@hawaiicounty.gov.