Hui Mālama O Ke Kai is a non-profit organization that advocates stewardship by connecting youth to outdoor & ocean education, community service, and academic assistance with programming rooted in Native Hawaiian culture and values.
Our programs at Hui Mālama O Ke Kai help build a child’s confidence, self-esteem and character through engaging hands-on activities.
Keiki program serves 5th and 6th grade students everyday afterschool; providing a safe space for children to learn ancestral knowledge and develop a deep sense of self and cultural identity.
ʻŌpio program serves 7th through 12th grade students on a weekly basis afterschool; preparing them academically for college and career readiness all while challenging them to be leaders of Waimānalo.
Kau Wela Leʻaleʻa is a 4 week summer program that runs from mid June to mid July, allowing students to continue their learning in a cultural setting; with a focus on reading, math and physical activity.
Kaiāulu program hosts monthly events open to the public, providing resources that encourage participants to learn Hawaiian customs and practices.
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April 18, 2026
Workday and workshop on regenerative gardening from 9:30am-12:00pm
May 16, 2026
Workshop on grafting and air layering with Dr. Nat Bletter from 11:00am-1:00pm
June 20, 2026
Workday and workshop on NIU from 9:30am-12:00pm.
