Free Resources for Hawaii Parents

Free, local tools and guides to make raising keiki on Oahu a little easier.

School year

School Supply Lists

Your school’s exact 2026-2027 supply list, straight to your Amazon cart in one tap.

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School Calendar & Breaks

2026-2027 Oahu calendars (DOE + private) with a countdown to the next break.

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Kindergarten Checker

Is your keiki old enough? Hawaii’s July 31 cutoff, registration, and Geographic Exceptions.

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A+ After-School Guide

The 2026-27 A+ fee is $240/month — but the DHS subsidy now covers it for many more families. Registration, documents, waitlist plan B.

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Back-to-School Checklist

TB clearance, immunizations, and the health record Hawaii keiki need before day one.

Get ready

Summer & activities

Summer Camp Guide

Oahu day, sports, STEM, arts, and nature camps — ages, prices, and when sign-ups open.

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Find Keiki Activities

Search hundreds of Oahu classes, camps, sports, and programs by area and category.

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Kamaaina & Free Days

Hawaii-resident rates and free days for museums, the zoo, aquarium, and gardens.

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Calm-Water Beaches

A guide to calmer, more protected Oahu beaches for young keiki — lifeguards, shade, and honest seasonal warnings.

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Sports, teams & giving

Sports Sign-Ups & Seasons

When to register for Oahu youth sports, by season, so you never miss a signup window.

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Swim Lesson Guide

Every Oahu swim-lesson option — free city classes, YMCA sessions, private schools, ISR, and adaptive programs — with sign-up windows.

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Team Fundraisers

Fundraisers that work on Oahu — plate sales, HI-5 drives, Give Aloha, and more.

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Scholarships & Financial Aid

Programs that help Oahu families afford sports, classes, and camps.

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Stay in the loop

Local Activity Guides

Ideas and roundups — free things to do, rainy-day activities, after-school picks.

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Free Activity Updates

Oahu keiki activity ideas + reminders before every school break, in your inbox.

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