Hālau ‘o Kapikohānaiāmālama is a dynamic and transformative learning collective rooted in Native Hawaiian knowledge systems and designed to cultivate ‘ōiwi leadership for today and generations to come. Anchored in E Ola!, Hālau serves as a piko for innovative, integrated, and community-centered learning pathways that empower haumāna and kumu alike to grow in their identity, purpose, and kuleana.
Within Hālau ‘o Kapikohānaiāmālama, each branch plays a vital role in shaping the whole. Together, these six pillars of Hālau ‘o Kapikohānaiāmālama embody a vision of education that is holistic, grounded, and transformative — one that grows strong, capable, and deeply rooted ‘ōiwi leaders prepared to Ku‘upau and unite for the betterment of our people and ‘āina.
Kula Kauwela and Intersessions offer immersive learning experiences that shape ‘ōiwi youth into future leaders. Centered on kuana‘ike Hawai‘i — the Hawaiian worldview — and enriched by mo‘olelo, mele, and ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i, these interdisciplinary courses foster a deep, lived understanding of place, identity, and responsibility. These programs are available to both Kamehameha and Community School students.
Application Window: January 2 - February 15, 2026
Session Dates:
Daily Schedule: 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
Attendance Policy: Daily attendance is required for all in-person courses. Students who are unable to commit due to family trips and/or athletic tournaments should not apply.
Current Kamehameha Schools students register online via Infinite Campus. Community students may visit our Apply page to apply for Summer School and financial aid. For help, contact the Resource Center at (808) 534-8080 or ksrc@ksbe.edu. Award details will appear in your conditional acceptance letter. For all other general inquires, please contact our Hālau office at (808) 573-7037.
Kula Kauwela and Intersessions offer immersive learning experiences that shape ‘ōiwi youth into future leaders. Centered on kuana‘ike Hawai‘i — the Hawaiian worldview — and enriched by moʻolelo, mele, and ‘ōlelo Hawaiʻi, these interdisciplinary courses foster a deep, lived understanding of place, identity, and responsibility. These programs are available to both Kamehameha and Community School students.
Application Window: January 2 - February 15, 2026
Session Dates:
Daily Schedule: 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
Attendance Policy: Daily attendance is required for all in-person courses. Students who are unable to commit due to family trips and/or athletic tournaments should not apply.
Current Kamehameha Schools students register online via Infinite Campus. Community students may visit our Apply page to apply for Summer School and financial aid. For help, contact the Resource Center at (808) 534-8080 or ksrc@ksbe.edu. Award details will appear in your conditional acceptance letter. For all other general inquires, please contact our Hālau office at (808) 573-7037.
Hōkūnohoaupuni expands access to education through digital learning platforms, offering high school and early college courses — including an Associate in Arts degree and certifications not currently available through traditional programs. It empowers learners to chart personalized academic journeys rooted in both excellence and ‘ike kūpuna.
Learn moreHōkūnohoaupuni expands access to education through digital learning platforms, offering high school and early college courses — including an Associate in Arts degree and certifications not currently available through traditional programs. It empowers learners to chart personalized academic journeys rooted in both excellence and ʻike kūpuna.
Learn moreKa‘aikuahiwi uplifts kumu through personalized, self-paced professional learning pathways, created and designed by kumu. By engaging in micro-courses grounded in E Ola!, kumu deepen their practice and expand their capacity as cultural and academic leaders, ensuring the flame of ‘ike Hawaiʻi continues to burn brightly in our classrooms.
Ka‘āinamāhuahua nurtures aloha ‘āina leadership from keiki to ‘ōpio through its Kupa ‘Āina K–12 science and food systems program. Grounded in sustainability and a commitment to ‘āina, we connect learners to ancestral knowledge, scientific inquiry, and contemporary practices in regenerative land stewardship and food systems.
Noi‘i opens pathways to thriving careers through trade certifications and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming. This branch equips students with hands-on skills and knowledge in critical industries, helping to bridge academic learning with economic opportunity and community impact.
Ho‘ōla ‘Āina fosters deep connection to ‘āina and cultivates a sense of kuleana for conservation and restoration among students, kumu, and the broader community. Through the development and implementation of ‘āina-based learning experiences, this program inspires active participation in environmental stewardship and the revitalization of native species and ecosystems, including opportunities to mālama ‘Āina Pauahi on Maui.
Hālau ‘o Kapikohānaiāmālama
808-573-7037
halauokapiko@ksbe.edu
Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
