Youth Programs at Hi Climb HiClimb is introducing new youth programs designed to keep kids active, challenged, and having fun. There are three youth program options: Party, Team, and Summer Camp. Camps run Monday through Friday with both half-day and full-day options depending on age. No prior climbing experience or special equipment is required. Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden is Closed Every Thursday Starting in 2026, this decision followed a community poll. This initiative ensures Hoomaluhia receives a much-needed weekly day of rest. Creative Art Lab Coming This May Art Tent is launching its new Creative Art Lab this May, offering kids a handson space to explore a variety of creative projects. For $100, participants can attend four sessions and drop in during scheduled Art Lab hours. Activities include LEGO stop-motion animation, suminagashi (Japanese paper marbling), pixel art game design, pin art, and more. It’s a fun and imaginative environment where kids can experiment with different art forms and bring their ideas to life. Lahaina Noon May 26 Lahaina Noon is a unique phenomenon when the sun passes directly overhead at midday, causing vertical objects to cast no shadow. This occurs twice each year in the islands when the sun aligns with Hawaii’s latitude. Families can observe the effect around midday by watching how shadows briefly disappear. Quick Reminders Between school schedules, activities, and everyday life, things add up fast. Here are a few quick reminders for the next few months. • Teacher Appreciation Week is the first week of May. Don’t forget to thank your child’s teachers! • Mother’s Day is the second Sunday in May. • Many schools hold May Day performances on or around May 1st. • The school year is wrapping up. Watch for final projects, performances, and graduation events. • Register for summer camps early. Many programs fill quickly in May. • Father’s Day is the third Sunday in June. • June 19th is Juneteenth. A federal holiday. • Hawaii State Library summer reading programs start in early June. • Hurricane Season Begins June 1st. Review emergency plans. 32 Hawaii Parent May/June 2026
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