Ballet Hawaii ..........................................42 Camp Mokuleia ......................................42 Gunstock Ranch......................................42 Hawaii Academy ....................................44 Hawaii Dance Bomb ..............................44 Hawaiian Island Twisters (HITS) ........46 Keiki Kicks..............................................46 Hawaii State Ballet ................................48 Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus (HYOC)....48 DVG Jiu Jitsu..........................................50 Kosasa Academy ....................................50 Keiki O Ka Aina Learning Centers......52 Kumon Math & Reading Centers..........52 Leahi Swim School ..................................52 Mo’olelo Performing Arts Studio ..........54 Pas de Deux Hawaii ................................54 Quicksets Volleyball Club ......................56 Royal Academy of Ballet ........................56 Sounds of Success Learning Center ......58 Sylvan Learning Center of Mililani ......58 Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii ..60 USTA Hawaii............................................60 Wiki Wiki Swim School ..........................62 YMCA of Honolulu..................................62 CHOOSING THE RIGHT ACTIVITY When choosing an activity, do not assume that your love of basketball will automatically be passed on to your child. She might be more interested in gymnastics or karate. Keep an open mind, and if your child shows a lack of interest or even displays feelings of anger, anxiety or sadness, do not force her to stay in the class. Instead, dabble in a few types of enrichment activities to see which one your child likes best. Maybe he enjoys the flexibility of after-school programs since they typically offer a range of activities instead of focusing on one. Perhaps your child would prefer the creative nature of an instrument to the competitive atmosphere that soccer offers. Keep the lines of communication open, and ask your child what he enjoys about each activity. With such a wide range of enrichment opportunities offered in Hawaii, there is sure to be an area that sparks his interest. Enrichment classes become part of our identities as we grow older, so greatly consider which to choose. Even if the type of activity does not blossom into a lifelong passion, you will be glad to know that your child took away many skills that will aid him throughout his life. As long as your child is having fun and has a smile on his face at the end of the day, that’s all that matters. The following are profiles of various locations around Oahu that offer enrichment services. They are devoted to making a difference in the lives of Hawaii’s children. Enrichment Directory September/October 2024 HAWAII PARENT 41
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