The deadline to sign-up for summer courses is SUNDAY, 2/15

Feb. 12, 2026

The deadline to sign up for summer courses with the Kauluhala Summer Academy is quickly approaching! Be sure to register your keiki for a class they are interested in by this Sunday, February 15, 2026!

There are a number of exciting courses still available for sign-ups. See the full list of courses on our Kauluhala website. 

Last summer, KSH ʻ26 senior Laci Kim directed, filmed, edited, and produced a documentary entitled, “Beyond The Desk: Growth From Connection”, taking a look at hands-on learning on huakaʻi through our Kauluhala Summer Academy.

 
Kauluhala weaves together the essence of Kauwela, our warmest time of year and the cool breezes found in the hala groves of Puna. The name Kauluhala centers the cultural significance of the Pūhala to the ʻāina of Puna, which is famous for its hala groves — Puna paia ʻala i ka hala, Puna, with its fragrant walls of pandanus blossoms. Kauwela, our warmest time of year, lifts the weight of the school year and creates a space for refreshing, joyous learning, an atmosphere of agentic, fun discovery for both haumāna and kumu. The name, a play on “ulu” for growth and exploration signifies the Pūhala grove, a place where keiki grow connected to ʻāina, to Puna, to lāhui, and to our kula, Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi.

Grounded by its past and inspired by our future, our Kauluhala Summer Academy promises to inspire passion for learning, excellence, and generational and global responsibility. Our team of dynamic educators, near and far, have designed new experiences that uncover the magic and hidden possibilities of summer learning for our haumāna. During the summer, these experiences will continue to compliment and challenge our reality, grow interests, ground us with kuleana, and prepare us for the now and into the future.

Leading this year's program once again are two highly respected Kamehameha Hawaiʻi educators -  
  • Mr. Alan Kinoshita - Kauluhala Program Administrator, Grades K-8
  • Mr. Keali‘i Akina - Kauluhala Program Administrator, Grades 9-12

 

2026 Program Dates

General Program: Wednesday, June 10 - Thursday,  July 9

This year there will be two obeserved holidays -  

  • Kamehameha Day: 6/11
  • U.S. Independence Day: 7/3
     

Elementary (Grades K-5):   

  • Four Week Session: 6/10-7/09


Middle School (Grades 6-8): 

  • Two Week Sessions:  
    • Session 1: 6/10 - 6/24 
    • Session 2: 6/25 - 7/09
  • One Week Sessions: 
    • Week 1: 06/10-06/17                
    • Week 2: 06/18-06/24
    • Week 3: 06/25-07/01
    • Week 4: 07/02-07/09
       

High School (Grades 9-12): 

  • Four Week Session: 6/10-7/09
  • Two Week Sessions:  
    • Session 1: 6/10 - 6/24 
    • Session 2: 6/25 - 7/9


Current Kamehameha Hawaiʻi students should utilize their Infinite Campus portal to register for summer school courses. Registration will end on Sunday, February 15, 2026 for KS students. 

Students who do not attend KS will follow the normal application process via ksbe.edu/apply. 

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Kauluhala office at (808) 982-0033 or kauwela@ksbe.edu