Arts, crafts, sports, games, music and more — plenty of Winter Fun to be had

Who wants to just sit around during winter break?

Hawai‘i County Parks and Recreation is offering several Winter Fun programs during the winter break for Big Island keiki in elementary and middle school.

Day camps are offering a variety of arts and crafts, sports, games, music and more from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from Dec. 23 to Jan. 3, 2025, except on Christmas and New Year’s days.

Winter Fun programs will be offered at the following locations:

Kea‘au Armory, Shipman Park
Grades: 1-4; Cost: $25 per participant
Contact: 808-966-5807

Spencer Kalani Schutte District Park (Waimea)
Grades: 1-6; Cost: $25 per participant
Contact: 808-887-1906

Pana‘ewa Gym (Hilo)
Grades: 1-6; Cost: $35 per participant
Contact: 808-981-2646

Pi‘ihonua Gym (Hilo)
Grades: 1-6; Cost: $35 per participant
Contact: 808-961-8737

‘Ike Kai at Richardson Ocean Park (Hilo)
Ages: 8-12; Cost: $25 per participant
Contact: 808-961-8688

Call the individual recreation sites for a registration appointment. For more information, click here.