2024 Secondary impact term catalog
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ALLURE ACADEMY
Learn the basics of hairdressing, skin care, and make-up application. Explore career options in the beauty industry and learn from one of Hawaii’s best, owner of Beyond the Mirror, Gizelle Ancheta. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills and expand your creativity!
Grades 6-12.
ARTS AND CULTURE IMMERSION: JAPAN
Traverse the cultural tapestry of Japan, create connections through music and art, and explore modern environmental solutions, all with the goal of answering the fundamental question: How do we sustain healthy communities?
Grades 9-12.
BIG ISLAND BACKPACKING
Discover your limits, connect to our islands, and explore solutions to climate change while backpacking through the unforgettably rugged landscapes of the Big Island of Hawai’i.
Grades 8-12.
BIODIVERSITY OF O'AHU
Native forests, snail jails, rare birds, tidepools, and so much more! Spend five days exploring the forests, trails, peaks, wetlands, and coastal areas of our home island.
Grade 6-12.
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS
Build, explore and adventure in a unique world created by you and your friends. What kind of adventurer will you be, what will you stand up for, and what legacy will you leave through your choices?
Grade 6-12.
DRONE RACING
Learn to fly drones, and explore the innovative role they can play in conservation and other fields.
Grades 6-12.
EDUCATION NATION
Learn from experienced educators, work with youth in our community and unleash the educator within.
Grade 6-12.
LANGUAGE: THE HEART OF IBERIA
Explore the ancient cultures of the Iberian Peninsula- Spain, Portugal, Andalusia, and Morocco.
This multilingual expedition will provide students with a practical and immersive learning experience by allowing them to apply the knowledge and concepts gained in class and use the language in a real-world context.
Grades 9-12.
LIFE UNDER WATER
Learn what it takes to work in ocean conservation and get hands on experience at working marine biology labs.
15 and older.
NO RESERVATIONS: EXPLORING CHINESE CULTURE
Explore the vast diversity of Chinese culture and language through it’s many regional cuisines.
Grades 6-12.
ROBOTICS
A week of robotics work and training for members of the Koʻolaupoko Robotics Team.
Grades 6-12. Koʻolaupoko Robotics Team Members only.
Sublimation Printing
Create and print your own designs on a variety of different mediums and items, and learn how to start your own business.
Grades 6-12.
WILD AOTEAROA
Travel to South Island of Aotearoa (New Zealand) to immerse in the unique ecological and cultural history of our Polynesian neighbor, and spend 5 days backpacking and camping on an epic overland trek.
Grades 9-12.
FIJI: HIGHLANDS TO REEF
Travel to the island of Viti Levu in Fiji, where we will have the opportunity to surf some of the best waves in the world, and be exposed to another culture and way of life in the process.
Grade 9-12.
LAST FRONTIER: SCIENCE OF THE ARCTIC
Travel north to Fairbanks, Alaska to explore climate change through an indigenous lens and chase views of one of the Earth’s most incredible phenomena- the Aurora Borealis!
Grade 8-12
MAKANI OLU: SAILING THE ISLANDS
Join the crew of the Makani Olu, a 96-foot, 3-masted staysail schooner, on another epic inter-island sailing adventure.
Grades 7-12.
PONO POPOKI: ANIMAL WELFARE
Go behind the scenes and volunteer with organizations that are on the front lines of the free-roaming animal crisis, and visit bird and cat sanctuaries on Lanaʻi. Find pono solutions to divisive issues!
Grades 6-12.
ROCK AND HARD PLACE
Whether you're a beginner seeking an introduction to the world of climbing or an experienced climber looking to refine your skills, this course offers a comprehensive and immersive learning bouldering and belaying experience.
Grades 6-12.
TRADITIONAL TOOLS AND WEAPONCRAFT
Explore the cultural history and impact of time-honored skills, and develop your focus, self-awareness and self-discipline along the way.
Grades 6-12.
WINTER WONDERLAND: ALASKA
Alaska is renowned for its stunning winter beauty, with vast snow-covered mountains, frozen lakes, and picturesque landscapes as far as the eye can see. This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Alaska's winter climate, outdoor recreational opportunities, and the skills necessary to thrive in this cold and snowy environment.
Grades 9-12.
HAWAIIAN CRAFTING
Embark on a hands-on journey of creativity and cultural appreciation. This course may include lei making, lauhala weaving, kapa making and more!
Grade 6-12.
LIFE ON THE RANCH
Spend I-Term outside learning horsemanship at White Stallion Ranch, a working dude ranch in Arizona. In addition to learning about daily life and routines on the ranch, we will go horseback riding through the Tucson mountains.
Grades 6-9.
MARCH MADNESS: INSIDE PRO ATHLETICS
Visit top collegiate athletics programs, go behind the scenes at a professional baseball team’s spring training, and catch some live basketball on the biggest stage of all.
Grades 7-12.
RINGS AND THINGS
Become a true Lord of the Rings! Learn the basics of metalworking, soldering and smithing.
Grades 9-12.
SEW FUN!
During this course, students will learn basic hand sewing skills along with learning how to use a sewing machine. These skills will be applied to making various products for both personal use and to donate to local charities.
Grades 6-8.
UPCOUNTRY MAUI
Explore the awes-inspiring landscapes and rich cultural heritage of our neighbor island. By the end of the course, students will have gained a deeper understanding of the natural, cultural, and historical aspects of Maui.
Grades 6-8.