Mauka-Makai Nature Connection Learning Pod

 We will be following the safety guidelines established by the CDC and Hawaii State Department of Health that includes social/safety distancing, wearing masks in closer proximity, and small groups outdoors. Please see our Safety Guidelines page for a comprehensive list of our guidelines. 

Our Nature Program will give your child/ren a chance to: 

• Connect with a sacred cloud forest through a daily sit spot and hands-on exploration 
• Awaken their sensory awareness through fun games and spontaneous adventures!
• Ignite their passion for outdoor living and survival skills
• Enjoy expressive arts and dive deep into our inner-connection to Nature with tools to find balance, and resilience in our ever-changing world
• Build life-long relationships with the incredible diverse plants, birds & animals of Hawaii
• Cultivate a connection to place through traditional mo’olele (storytelling) and mele (songs) *Click on the read more for additional event details

Our Experienced Mentoring Team are: 

• Are well known and respected Mentors in our community with over 20 years of experience working with children
• Trained and certified in widely-respected outdoor educational philosophies: Coyote Mentoring, the Art of Mentoring, Eco-Arts, and Sharing Nature with Children. 

Additional Information: 

• We need a minimum of 5 children (ages 9 to 12) signed up to run this program. 
• Our ratios are low (1:5 staff-student ratio). We will have a maximum of 10 students in the program. 
• There is a First Aid and CPR trained staff on site 
• Food is not included. Please bring a hearty lunch and lots of snacks & water. 
• Scholarships are available, please contact us for more information. 
• Note that due to uncertain times our nature program is subject to change or maybe postponed last minute. Mahalo for understanding.

Limited spaces are available. Sibling discount and "Refer a Friend" specials available. Please note that you can only qualify for one discount at a time. We look forward to connecting with you and your ohana! Mahalo!