Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation announces its 2023 Summer Program with 22 locations island-wide. All Summer Fun and teen programs will be six weeks from June 5, 2023, to July 14, 2023.
- Hilo District Sites: Kawānanakoa Center, Pana‘ewa Park, Andrews Gym, Hilo Armory, and Gilbert Carvalho Park
- Hāmākua District Sites: Pāpa‘ikou Gym and Honoka‘a Sports Complex.
‘Ike Pono – Hāmākua, a new and innovative program for 3rd– 8th graders, will host a two-week session at each of the following facilities:
- Kula‘imano Community Center, Honomū Gym and Pāpa’aloa Annex.
- North/South Kohala District Sites: Spencer “Kalani” Schutte District Park, Hisaoka Gym, and Pu‘u Nui Park.
- North/South Kona District Sites: Kekuaokalani Gym and Yano Hall.
- Puna/Ka‘ū District Sites: Nā‘ālehu Community Center, Robert N. Herkes Ka‘ū District Gym, Kea‘au Armory, and William “Billy” Kenoi District Park;
Teenage programs will be offered at the Pu‘u‘eo Community Center, Pāpa‘ikou Gym, and the Spencer “Kalani” Schutte District Park.
The ‘Ike Kai program at Richardson Ocean Park will engage children ages 8 -12 in various areas of the ocean. There will be three two-week sessions available.
Detailed program information, including program hours, registration dates, cost, and age groups, can be found online at https://www.parks.hawaiicounty.gov/facilities-parks/recreation. For more information, contact the respective Hawai‘i County Recreation facility or the department’s Recreation Division office in Hilo at (808) 961-8740.