Every summer, Oahu camps fill first-come. Here is a guide to day camps, sports, STEM, arts, and nature programs across the island — with ages, prices, and when sign-ups open — so you can plan (and grab a spot) early.
Islandwide (57 Oahu park sites) · Town
- Ages
- 6-13
- When
- June 8 – July 24, 2026 (weekdays, closed Jun 11 and Jul 4); 2027 dates TBA, typically early June to late July
- Cost
- $25 registration + up to $100 activity fee (combined max $125); Summer Plus before/after care +$8-10/day
- Day
- full-day + before/after care
Sign-ups: Opens mid-May, staggered by district (online at pros.hnl.info)
Camp details → Checked August 2026
YMCA of Honolulu Summer Day Camp
Day Camp
Multiple Y branches (Kaimuki-Waialae, Kalihi, Leeward, Mililani-West Oahu, Nuuanu, Windward) · Town
- Ages
- 5-11 (completed K-Grade 5)
- When
- June-July 2026, weekly sessions (about 9 weeks), Mon-Fri; 2027 dates TBA
- Cost
- $244-305/week at Y branches (member/non-member); community sites $226-283/week; need-based financial aid available
- Day
- full-day + before/after care
Sign-ups: Opens late winter/early spring; register online, financial aid available
Camp details → Checked August 2026
Kamaaina Kids Summer Day Camp
Day Camp
Multiple sites (Central, Honolulu, Leeward, Windward) · Town
- Ages
- 5-11 (completed K-Grade 5)
- When
- June 1 – July 31, 2026, 9 weekly sessions (closed Jun 11 and Jul 3); 2027 dates TBA
- Cost
- About $2,200 for full 9-week session (roughly $245/week); weekly rates vary by site; scholarships available
- Day
- full-day + before/after care
Sign-ups: Opens spring; full-summer rate through May 15, weekly sign-ups close 5pm the Tuesday before each week (first-come, first-served)
Camp details → Checked August 2026
Multiple clubhouses (Spalding-Honolulu, Hale Pono-Ewa Beach, Windward-Kailua, Nanakuli, Waianae) · Town
- Ages
- 7-17
- When
- Summer intersession June-July 2026 (approx Jun 9 – Jul 25), coincides with public-school break; 2027 dates TBA
- Cost
- $25/yr youth membership ($10 teen) + summer session fee (typically ~$350-400 for a 7-week program; varies by clubhouse, shorter options available)
- Day
- full-day + before/after care
Sign-ups: Opens spring; register at your local clubhouse (early drop-off from 7am, free aftercare to 6pm at most sites)
Mokuleia / Waialua · North Shore
- Ages
- 7-17 (grades 1-12; leadership camp for grades 10-11)
- When
- June – early August 2026, weekly 5-night/6-day overnight sessions (day-camp option also offered); 2027 dates TBA
- Cost
- Overnight approx $755/week; specialty add-ons (horse, surf, adventure, climbing) +$299-399; reserve with $100 deposit
- Day
- overnight
Sign-ups: Opens in winter; reserve with $100 deposit, full payment due about 2 weeks before session
Camp details → Checked August 2026
Multiple campuses (Kailua, Honolulu, Kapolei, Ewa Beach, Ko Olina, Aina Haina) · Town
- Ages
- 2-5
- When
- Year-round program (Aug-Jul) with full summer care included; continues into 2027
- Cost
- Monthly tuition, varies by age group and campus; state subsidies and financial resources available
- Day
- full-day + before/after care
Sign-ups: Rolling, first-come first-served enrollment year-round; most families enroll in August
Camp details → Checked August 2026
Iolani School Summer Programs
Academic
Honolulu · Town
- Ages
- 5-18 (entering grades K-12; must be 6 by June 15)
- When
- 2026: Core June 15-July 17; June Term Jun 15-Jul 2, July Term Jul 6-17; 5-week and single-term options; Auxiliary week Jul 20-24. 2027 dates TBA (typically mid-June to mid-July).
- Cost
- Per-course tuition varies; approx $285-$1,050 per course (e.g. 5-week single subject ~$500; full morning block ~$1,050). $50 change fee.
- Day
- both
Sign-ups: Online via CampBrain at iolani.org/summer, opens 12pm HST; current students early March, new/visiting students mid-March (Mar 16 in 2026). 2027 TBA, typically early-mid March. Fills fast.
Camp details → Checked August 2026
Punahou School Summer Programs
Academic
Honolulu · Town
- Ages
- 5-18 (K-8 enrichment/academic; grades 9-12 non-credit Academy classes)
- When
- 2026: Early Session Jun 8-12, Main Session Jun 15-Jul 17, Extended Session Jul 20-24. 2027 dates TBA (typically mid-June to mid-July).
- Cost
- Varies by course; historically ~$400-$600 per class; optional full-day/afternoon extended-care program is an added fee. Not publicly posted for 2026.
- Day
- both + before/after care
Sign-ups: Via ASAP Connected. Current Punahou students register late Feb-early March; new/non-Punahou students open early-mid March (deadline ~mid-April). 2027 TBA.
Camp details → Checked August 2026
Honolulu (Manoa) · Town
- Ages
- 3-18 (preschool through high school)
- When
- 5-, 6-, and 7-week sessions; in-person Manoa campus plus virtual options. 2026 5-week PS/Elementary/Middle ran ~June 8-July 10. 2027 dates TBA (site says check back Spring 2027).
- Cost
- Varies by course; not publicly posted (contact GlobalX at globalx@midpac.edu / 808-441-3716).
- Day
- both
Sign-ups: Opens in spring; 2026 registration closed ~May 17. 2027 registration opens Spring 2027.
Camp details → Checked August 2026
Honolulu (Makiki) · Town
- Ages
- 6-11
- When
- 2026: 10 weekly Mon-Fri sessions, June 1-Aug 14; themed weeks (Makiki Valley hikes, Hawaiian stewardship, ecosystems). 2027 TBA (typically early June-mid Aug).
- Cost
- $495/week public, $420/week members (5-day); August weeks 15% off (~$420.75 public / $357 members); 4-day weeks ~$410 public / $335 members. Limited scholarships for DOE free/reduced-lunch students.
- Day
- full-day + before/after care
Sign-ups: Online at hawaiinaturecenter.org; typically opens in spring (March; early-bird ends ~Mar 31). Members register at member rate. Popular weeks sell out. 2027 TBA.
Camp details → Checked August 2026
Honolulu · Town
- Ages
- 3-12 ('Ohana parent-child ages 3-5; camps ages 6-8 and 9-12)
- When
- 2026: 3-day sessions across June (e.g. Jun 3-5, Jun 10-12, Jun 17-19) in drawing/painting, printmaking/collage, sculpture. 2027 TBA (typically June).
- Cost
- Approx $110 per 3-day session; member discount applied at checkout.
- Day
- half-day
Sign-ups: Online at honolulumuseum.org; 2026 opened Tue May 19 at 10am (Enthusiast-level+ members May 18). 2027 TBA, typically mid-May.
Camp details → Checked August 2026
Honolulu (Waikiki / Kapiolani Park) · Town
- Ages
- 5-12 (groups: Menehune 5-6, Imi Loa 7-9, Koa 10-12)
- When
- 2026: 10 weekly Mon-Fri sessions, June 1-Aug 7; themed weeks with hands-on animal science. 2027 TBA (typically June-early Aug).
- Cost
- $440/week non-members, $396/week HZS members; optional aftercare +$200/wk non-members, +$150/wk members.
- Day
- full-day + before/after care
Sign-ups: Online at honoluluzoo.org, opens 12pm noon; 2026 members Apr 22, non-members Apr 24. 2027 TBA, typically spring.
Camp details → Checked August 2026
Kapolei · Leeward
- Ages
- 6-12 (grades 1-6, must have completed kindergarten)
- When
- Weekly sessions, typically June-July 2026; summer program guide releases late April. 2027 dates TBA
- Cost
- Not published online; typical Kroc day camp approx $175/week (confirm 2026 rate)
- Day
- full-day
Sign-ups: Opens spring (approx April-May); register at the Kroc Center welcome desk or via program guide
Haleiwa · North Shore
- Ages
- 5-17
- When
- 4-day sessions (Mon-Tue surf, Wed off, Thu-Fri surf) offered through summer by arrangement; 8-10am. 2027 by request
- Cost
- $700 for 1 child; per-child rate drops in groups ($300-500 each); all gear included
- Day
- half-day
Sign-ups: Rolling; book by phone/text/WhatsApp or the FareHarbor 'Book Now' button
Camp details → Checked August 2026
Honolulu (UH Manoa, Stan Sheriff Center) · Town
- Ages
- 6-17 (boys and girls)
- When
- Multiple June sessions (2026 ran June 1-4 and June 8-11), 9am-3pm daily. 2027 dates TBA
- Cost
- $275 per session (includes t-shirt, basketball, instruction)
- Day
- full-day
Sign-ups: Opens spring; register in the camps section at hawaiiathletics.com / hawaiiathleticscamps.com
Kailua · Windward
- Ages
- K-grade 6 (approx 5-11)
- When
- Weekly sessions June-July 2026 (approx June 1-July 31), Mon-Fri 7am-5:30pm. 2027 dates TBA
- Cost
- $244/week members, $305/week non-members (YMCA-location rate); financial aid available
- Day
- full-day + before/after care
Sign-ups: Opens spring; $50 deposit holds spot, balance due 2 weeks before start; register at ymcahonolulu.org
Camp details → Checked August 2026
Honolulu (UH Manoa / CTAHR 4-H) · Town
- Ages
- Grades 7-12 (approx 12-18)
- When
- Summer intensive July 13-24 (2026 pilot), plus monthly studio days Aug-Nov and a Keiki Open Market in Dec. 2027 offering TBA
- Cost
- Not published; grant-funded pilot (Hawaii 4-H Foundation), likely free or low-cost; confirm with CTAHR 4-H
- Day
- full-day
Sign-ups: Apply through CTAHR 4-H Youth Development; limited pilot spots
Camp details → Checked August 2026
Honolulu (Makiki Valley) · Town
- Ages
- 6-11
- When
- Weekly sessions June 1-Aug 14 2026 (10 weeks), Mon-Fri 8am-3pm (drop-off from 7:45am). 2027 dates TBA
- Cost
- $420/week members, $495/week public (5-day); 15% off August weeks
- Day
- full-day + before/after care
Sign-ups: Opens winter; early-bird ended Mar 31; register online via FareHarbor; weeks sell out
Camp details → Checked August 2026
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Camps and prices change year to year — confirm dates, ages, and cost on each camp’s site before registering. Sign-ups often open in winter/spring and fill fast. Last checked August 2026.