150 HAWAII PARENT January/February 2026 circumstances, access to a high-quality music education rooted in cultural identity. About Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii (BGCH) is a non-profit organization serving more than 14,000 youth, ages 7 to 17 each year on Oahu and Kauai. The mission of Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. BGCH Clubhouses and outreach sites provide affordable membership and guidanceoriented development programs that emphasize education, technology, and career development; health and life skills; the arts; character and leadership development; and sports, fitness, and recreation. BGCH is an affiliate of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and has been operating in Hawaiʻi since 1976. ble on their website. For more information on the in person music classes, families are invited to visit Hawaii Youth Symphony’s website. To access Fender Play for students and additional free resources, educators are invited to visit lokahi.podia.com. About Lōkahi The Ukulele Collective Lōkahi, The Ukulele Collective, is a non-profit effort sponsored by Servco Pacific Inc. bringing together passionate individuals from schools, the music industry, nonprofits, and the broader community to transform music education. Backed by the celebrated local music artist Paula Fuga with support from other local artists, like Grammy-winner Jack Johnson, the first lyrics writing challenge took place from 2024-2025 with over 900 students participating from 33 schools across 4 islands. Lōkahi gives all students, no matter their Photo Courtesy of the Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii. “We’re grateful for this collaborative effort with L kahi and Hawaii Youth Symphony, which gives our keiki and teens new opportunities to express themselves,” said Paddy Kauhane, President and CEO of BGCH of Hawaii.
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