"Student performance consistently improves as well as school attendance; and higher education &
​global thinking really are the goals."
- Kathy Morris, Poʻo (Executive Director) of the Hui Mālama O Ke Kai Foundation

After-School Programming

Waimānalo, Kuʻu Wahi Pana
“Waimānalo, My Sacred Place"

Waimānalo has plenty of reasons to be proud!  Hui Mālama O Ke Kai is one of them.  This after-school program, created in 1998 by a group of concerned community members, is making sure that the youth of Waimānalo know how and why they should “kū haʻaheo” and cherish their "wahi pana​".

Everyday after school, haumāna (students) participate in programming that aims to develop a sense of self through a sense of place.  They learn about their Waimānalo ahupuaʻa and the cultural, recreational and environmental resources within it.  Haumāna are also introduced to Hawaiian cultural values, learn about the moʻolelo (stories) of their ancestors and engage is cultural practices such as oli (Hawaiian chant) & hula (Hawaiian dance).
Our intermediate & high school students serve as alakaʻi (mentors, leaders) to their younger counterparts and have the opportunity to practice aloha ʻāina by getting involved with community service projects, perpetuating a cycle of social responsibility and instilling confidence in themselves.

Haumāna in action, having fun at kahakai!

Keiki Program spending an afternoon at Kaupō.
ʻŌpio Program riding waves at Waimānalo Bay.