Allure Academy

Pandemic hair getting you down? Wanting to try your hand at a classic make-over? Learn the basics of hairdressing, skin care, and make-up application, including how face and head shape inform the cut, essential equipment, the "basic updo," and career options in the beauty industry. We will also explore international hair styling trends and the concept of beauty through a multi-cultural lens. This course will include online tutorials, visiting experts in the field, and hands-on experience.

GCD CORE VALUE: Global Understanding

GCD COMPETENCIES: Work Experience, Artistic Expression

Cost: $75 Instructors: Stacey Surina, Katie Brown, Local Hair Stylists and Barbers Requirements: None

Max Capacity: 15 Students

American Sign Language Course

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for American Sign Language translators and interpreters will increase by at least 20% by 2029. Learn American Sign Language (ASL) to build your resume, open up future career paths, connect with friends and family, and develop new neural pathways! This course will utilize online learning modules completed in-person as a collaborative cohort.

GCD CORE VALUE: Intercultural Communication, Global Understanding

GCD COMPETENCIES: Academic Skills, Personal Goal

Cost: $25-$175 depending on selected certification Instructors: Yoshiko Tsukamoto, Karmela Quiroga-Verhaaf

Max Capacity: 15 Students

Basic Automotive Care

Learn how to change your own oil, change a tire, check fluids, and troubleshoot a few common problems. Also, learn more about the auto industry: what type of regulations exist in other countries, how do gas powered engines differ from electric engines, who makes the car parts we rely on, where does most of our oil and gas come from? If you don't have any prior knowledge, this will easily be the most empowering I-Term course yet!

GCD CORE VALUE: Global Understanding

GCD COMPETENCIES: Work Experience

Cost: $50 Instructors: Dr. P, Professor Silva Jr. (UH Automotive Technologies), Johnny Stark, Danny Braun

Max Capacity: 15 Students

Crafting for a Cause

Make a difference through your own creativity! Learn from expert crafter, Ms. Barron, and engage in various eco-friendly projects with the express purpose of improving the lives of others.

GCD CORE VALUE: Community Engagement

GCD COMPETENCIES: Work Experience, Artistic Expression

Cost: $50 Instructor: Greta Baron Additional Considerations: Preference will be given to Mask Making Hui members

Max Capacity: 15 Students

Documentary Filmmaking

Learn basic filmography and storyboarding in this "on the job training" as you help to create an I-Term documentary. Ultimately, this is your chance to hone your storytelling skills, bolster your resume, and pursue what may just become your newfound passion!

GCD CORE VALUE: Community Engagement

GCD COMPETENCIES: Artistic Expression, Work Experience

Cost: NA. Instructors: Amanda DiBella, Amelia Butala. Max Capacity: 10 Students

Engineering and Entrepreneurship: Tinker, Build, Upcycle, Design

Join the Engineering and Entrepreneurship Academy for a week of tinkering, innovating and real world problem solving. Learn how to upcycle plastic in our Plastic Makerspace, using extruders and 3D printers. Learn strategies for interior design and sustainable building techniques to finish the inside of the Tiny House with our Bulldog Builders. And, learn how to make a sword, shield, and a rocket with our expert tinkering crew!

GCD CORE VALUE: Global Understanding (environ. sustainability)

GCD COMPETENCIES: Work Experience, Management

Cost: NA Instructors: Kevin O’Brien, Jana Fraser, Ramsey Barnes, Paul Marx, Isaac Miller

Max Capacity: 20 Students

Finding Kamaʻāina

What does it mean to be truly kamaʻāina? Learn to listen deeply and intentionally by interviewing kupuna about their relationship with nature, their understanding of Mālama ‘Āina, and their hopes for future generations. Fully immerse in nature through a 4 day backpacking trip on O'ahu. In the end, tell the story of what it means to be kamaʻāina.

GCD CORE VALUE: Intercultural Communication

GCD COMPETENCIES: Wilderness Engagement, Personal Goal

Cost: Approx. $225 to cover food, permits, gear Instructors: Joel Saito, Hayden Atkins, Aubrey Quetone, Christina Hoe

Max Capacity: 25 Students (this will be broken into two groups)

Futsal Without Borders

Learn to play the fast-paced, highly engaging game of futsal, and explore the role of this game in building multi-cultural, safe communities.

GCD CORE VALUE: Intercultural Understanding

GCD COMPETENCY: Wellness

Cost: NA Instructors: Scott Liedtke, Sean Landau

Max Capacity: 20 students

Golf For Life

Build your self-discipline, focus, and tenacity through the game of golf. Spend the week developing your basic golfing skills and engaging in friendly competition with your cohort.

GCD COMPETENCY: Wellness, Personal Goal

Cost: $45 Instructor: Jimmy Charos

Max Capacity: 15 students

Hike Oahu, Eat Oahu

Get to know your island! Each day, complete one epic hike followed by delicious, iconic local cuisine. Hikes and restaurants will be researched and selected by cohort participants in collaboration with leaders.

GCD CORE VALUE: Community Engagement

GCD COMPETENCY: Wilderness Engagement, Wellness

Cost: Daily Food Cost of $25 (depending on location and appetite) Instructors: Lisa Agle, Yon Smith

Max Capacity: 15 Students

Introduction to Graphic Design

Learn basic graphic design techniques, how to use Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and PhotoShop, and engage in a series of design challenges provided by local designer, Jesse Arneson, co-founder of design studio, Welcome Stranger.

GCD CORE VALUE: Community Engagement

GCD COMPETENCY: Artistic expression

Course Cost: $35 Instructors: Amy Manso, Jesse Arneson

Max Capacity: 12 Students

Koʻolaupoko Stewardship

Become active stewards of your ahupua'a! We will spend the week restoring native habitat at Kahana'iki, rebuilding an ancient fishpond at Nā Pōhaku, and maintaining the Maunawili Demonstration Trail. Learn about the unique ecosystems of Ko'olaupoko, build essential work habits, serve your community, and develop a deep connection to Hawai'i.

GCD CORE VALUE: Community Engagement, Intercultural Communication

GCD COMPETENCIES: Wilderness Engagement, Work Experience

Course Cost: NA Instructors: Diana King, Mike Nakashima, Suzanne Canevari

Max Capacity: 20 Students

Sailing the Islands

Join the Makani Olu crew for another epic sailing adventure. This course is still pending final verification. We do not yet know the final price point, but expect it to be around $1200 for a five day inter-island sail. You will have the option to hold your spot in this course while still applying for another course when registration opens.

GCD COMPETENCY: Personal Goal, Wilderness engagement

Cost: TBD* Instructors: Kara Omori and Makani Olu Crew

Max Capacity: 12 Students

SCUBA and Advanced Open Water Certification

Become SCUBA certified! Earn your basic SCUBA or Advanced Open Water certification with Aaron’s Dive Shop and enter whole new world of ocean exploration! If you already have your basic SCUBA, consider joining this class for daily dives around the island.

GCD COMPETENCY: Personal Goal

Cost: TBD* Instructors: Rachel Domenic, Susan Christensen, and Certified Dive Instructors

Max Capacity: 10 Students

*The published priced is currently $550, but we are working with the Dive Shop on possible price reduction.

Spirit Based Landscaping & Plant Medicine

Learn to listen to plants and let nature guide your choices. Experts in nature centered thinking, course facilitators will teach techniques to connect with plants, how to grow simple medicinal herbs, and how to use plant medicine to heal and thrive.

GCD CORE VALUES: Intercultural Communication, Global Understanding

GCD COMPETENCIES: Wilderness Engagement, Wellness

Cost: $45 Instructor: Lee Yen Anderson, Certified Faculty at the Institute for Nature Centered Coaching

Max Capacity: 12 Students

Subsistence Living

Learn to catch and prepare your own food! Students will learn to hunt pigs with a bow, properly clean and dress the animal, and cook in a traditional imu. They will also learn diving fundamentals, the basics of spearfishing, cleaning fish and preparing an 'ono meal!

GCD Core Values: Intercultural Communication, Global Understanding

GCD Competencies: Wilderness Engagement

Cost: NA Instructors: Mitchell Hashimoto, Ossian Nichols, Earl Kim, Lesley Ballew, and local experts

Max Capacity: 12 Students

Surf and Ocean Responder 101

Learn to respond to some of the gnarliest ocean conditions! Students will spend 2 days in the pool and classroom focusing on apnea and breath tactics and strategies. Then, the cohort will move to the ocean for some work in the salt water, some rock running and ocean life saving. Learn CPR, ocean lifesaving strategies, breath control and panic mitigation from big wave surfers and experts in the ocean rescue field.

GCD COMPETENCIES: Wilderness Engagement, Personal goal, wellness

Cost: TBD* Instructors: Alex Webb, Big Wave and Ocean Rescue Experts

Max Capacity: 10 Students

*Cost will be in the range of $300, pending final invoice from Ocean Rescue Team.