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"KEEP ACTIVE ON FURLOUGH FRIDAYS"

The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii recognizes that students, parents, and businesses will be affected by the upcoming schedule of furlough days. To ensure that our keiki will have places to go, many organizations have stepped up to provide services. Below is a listing of known available programs.
 
 
GOT SERVICES?
If you are interested in having your Furlough Friday program listed on the Chamber website, please contact
 Sherry Menor-McNamara of
The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii
at (808) 545-4300 x394 or smenor-mcnamara@cochawaii.org.
 
 
NON-PROFIT SERVICES

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kama'aina Kids
Contact: Varies by Island (Visit website for locations)
E-mail: info@kamaainakids.com
Phone: (808) 262-4538
Cost: $25 per day
Website: www.kamaainakids.com
Begins: October 23, 2009
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
YMCA of Honolulu
Contact: Varies on location. Please visit website.
E-mail:  info@YMCAhonolulu.org
Phone: (808) 531-9622
Cost: Varies by location
Website: www.ymcahonolulu.org
Begins: October 23, 2009
 

 
 
 
 
 
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB of Hawaii
Contact: David Lashier
E-mail: dlashier@bgch.com
Phone: (808) 949-4203
Cost: Contact location
Website: www.bgch.com
Begins: October 23, 2009
 
 
 
 
 
 
BISHOP MUSEUM
Contact: Donalyn Dela Cruz
E-mail: education@bishopmuseum.org
Phone: (808) 848-4168
Cost:  $25 per day (members), $35 per day (non-members)
Website: www.bishopmuseum.org
Begins: October 23, 2009
 
Chinese Language School at the Chinese Lutheran Church of Honolulu
CONTACT: Jing Yan Luo, Principal
EMAIL: jingyanluo@yahoo.com
PHONE:  550-8261 or 375-0899
WEBSITE: www.clch.org
AGE GROUP:  Grades 1-12
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:  Chinese Language (Mandarin) classes on Furlough Fridays from 8 am - 5 pm.
 
 
 
 
 
Hawaii Nature Center
CONTACT:  Oahu – Michael Cahill, Maui – Jay Franey
E-MAIL:  Oahu: education@hawaiinaturecenter.org, Maui: bookmaui@hawaiinaturecenter.org
WEBSITE:  www.hawaiinaturecenter.org
COST:  $35 - $50/day
AGE GROUP: 6-11
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Fun, outdoor, multi-disciplinary environmental education. Taught by highly trained and professional educators and a low educator to student ratio.
Begins: October 23, 2009
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Moiliili Community Center Children and Families Program
Contact:  Moiliili Community Center
Phone: 955-1555
E-mail: moiliilicc.org
Cost: $175 package
Age Group: 5-11 years old
Description of services: Children will be exposed to some basic curriculum which may include math, spelling, reading, geography in addition to various activities including arts & crafts, indoor/outdoor games.
 
Manoa Heritage Center Outdoor Fun
Contact: 
Margo Vitarelli
Phone: 988-1287
E-mail: margomhc@hawaiiantel.net
Cost: Free
Age Group: All ages
Description of services: Tour and activity
(Nov. 6 and 20, Dec. 4 only)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mission Houses Museum
Contact: Mike Smola
Phone: 808-447-3914
Email: msmola@missionhouses.org
Website: www.missionhouses.org
Cost: $6.00 per child
Age group: 7 to 11
Description of services:     A 2 hour history discovery program. What will you hear when you listen to the stories of the past? What if buildings could talk? Make the past come alive for your keiki at the Mission Houses Museum! Listen to the stories of the New England Protestant Missionaries inside of our Frame House from 1821 and at the Mission Cemetery where many of them still reside. Learn about and play Hawaiian and Missionary games to get the feel for a time without TV, Nintendo™ games, or computers. Reservation Required, maximum enrollment of 20. 9-11 a.m. on Furlough Fridays.
 
 
 
 

Honolulu Zoological Society 
Contact:  Leigh Ann Ford
Telephone:  (808) 971-7195
Email:  Education@honzoosoc.org
Websitewww.honzoosoc.org
Cost: $30 for members, $35 for non-members
Location:  Honolulu Zoo
Age group:  ages 6-11
Description:  A day camp that will provide children with tours through the Zoo, crafts, games, and other educational activities.  They will also have the opportunity to go behind the scenes to meet the animals and participate in enrichment activities for them.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EPIC Foundation
Contact: EPIC Journeys Hotline
Telephone: 955-6100
Email: monte@imiike.org
Website: www.epictutor.org
Cost: $30
Location: Bishop Museum
Age group: Students in grades 1 to 6
Description: EPIC Journeys provides a full-day academic program that is standards-based and covers a variety of topics that build knowledge in Social Studies,the Sciences and Arts through hands-on projects, off-site fieldtrips, multi-media experiences, and integrating reading and writing into all learning.  The staff is qualified and trained.  The $30 tuition covers Before Care (6:30 to 8:00 AM), the Academic Day (8:00 AM to 3:00 PM), After Care (3:00 to 6:00 PM), and snack.  Students must bring their own lunch.

 
Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center
Contact:  Liane Usher
E-mail: info@discoverycenterhawaii.org
Phone: (808) 524-5437
Cost:  $30 for members, $40 for non members
Website:  www.discoverycenterhawaii.org
Begins:  October 23, 2009
Description: Be inspired to explore, discover and learn at our Science Playground! Test the laws of motion with things that move, develop your scientific inquiry skills while exploring bubbles, study the properties of matter by making ooey gooey mixtures, or
investigate the natural world with your five senses. Each program introduces a new science lesson. All programs include gallery play, outdoor play, healthy snacks, and lots of hands-on fun. Children may bring home lunch, or purchase a kid’s meal from our Kid’s Cafe for $4.
 
Honolulu Academy of Arts
Contact: Academy Art Center at Linekona
Telephone: (808) 532-8741
E-mail: artschool@honoluluacademy.org
Website: http://www.honoluluacademy.org/cmshaa/academy/index.aspx?id=744
Cost: $150 for a session of three classes
Age group: Children grades 1-6
Description: To help parents who have children affected by furlough days, the Academy has created a series of three-class sessions called Explore Art on Furlough Fridays. The sessions, designed to keep kids engaged and learning when their schools have to close, have themes such as Pacific Island art, Under the Sea, and Portraits & Figures. Classes run from 8:30am to 2:30pm.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
College Connections Hawaii
Contact: Abbey Diaz
Telephone: (808)737-8955
Email: info@collegeconnections.org
Website: www.CollegeConnections.org
Cost: $45 for a half-day session
Location: College Connections office at 320 Ward Avenue and  Hourly tutoring is also planned for public libraries.
Age group: K-6 Grade
Description: Make up for lost school time!  Half-day of fun, educational activities, based on public school curriculum and taught by Hawaii’s teachers.  Either morning or afternoon sessions; healthy lunch provided at both.  Elementary school program at College Connections office at 320 Ward Avenue.  Hourly tutoring is also planned for public libraries.
Begins October 23, 3009
 
Palama Settlement
Contact: Donna Taniguchi
Telephone:  (808) 845-3945
Email: Donnat@palamasettlement.org
Website: www.palamasettlement.org
Cost: Furlough Fridays - $10/day/child; PRIME TIME FRIDAYS - $5/day Kalihi, Palama residents (proof of residency required); $10/day for non-residents.
Location: Palama Settlement
Age group: Furlough Fridays: 5 to 11 years of age; PRIME TIME: 11 to 17 years of age
Description: Supervised sports and recreation activities from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; PRIME TIME FRIDAYS: 2 hour art sessions with leading urban artist, John “Prime” Hina.  Sessions from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.  Space is limited.
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu
Contact: Sharon Busscher
Telephone: 532-1111
Email: sharon@fpchawaii.org
Website: www.fpchawaii.org
Cost: $25 per day
Location: 45-550 Kionaole Rd, Kaneohe
Age group: Grades K - 6
Description: Educational enrichment opportunities & faith-based music and program. Includes a hot lunch, 2 snacks per day, crafts & supplies.
 

 
 
 
 
 
Contact: David "Lopaka" Millwood
E-mail: Info@OahuDiscovery.org
Phone: (808) 531-5050
Location: 1272 S. King St. Suite 205, Honolulu,  HI  96814
Cost:  starting at $39 per day (entire 17 or 20 Friday schedule), $45 per day (individual dates)
Website: http://www.oahudiscovery.org/
Begins: October 23, 2009
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
St. Joseph School
Contact: Clayton Kua
Telephone: 808-969-6929
Email: claykua@gmail.com
Website: www.sjhshilo.org
Cost: $20 (practicing Catholic)  $25 (all others)
Location: 1000 Ululani St., Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Age group: K-12
Description: The program, which runs from 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. offers academic support in such core subject areas as math, science, english/reading and writing; enrichment opportunities in music, art, and computer application/design; full and half-day field trips; recreational and age appropriate physical fitness activities and; prayer and scripture reflection. Students may bring home lunch and/or snacks. Hot cafeteria lunch and snacks are available for a fee.
 
Furlough Fun Care
Kailua Church of the Nazarene

Contact: Tracy Ray
Phone: (808) 262-4400
E-mail: tracy@logos-communicator.com
Website: www.kailuanaz.com
Cost: $25.00   (multiple child discounts available)
Location: 536 Oneawa St. Kailua, HI   96734
Age Group: K- 5th =- Daily Activities include: Crafts, Music, Tutoring, Playtime, Snacks, & Excursions.
Begins: October 23, 2009
Description:  In response to critical changes to the public school schedule, Kailua Church of the Nazarene will offer one-day programs to coincide with furlough days.  Beginning October 23 registration, programs, and staffing will be in place to accommodate needs of parents and families in our community.  Kailua Church of the Nazarene is committed to enhancing the overall well-being of children who attend our Furlough Care. Our program is designed to both enrich and complement the child’s school experience. To that end, we strive to provide:
1.A safe, healthy, dependable environment. 2.A capable, sensitive, caring and energetic staff who understand children’s needs in this environment. 3.Well organized, age appropriate activities, games, and enrichment projects for recreation and skill acquisition. 4.Opportunity for Tutor assistance with public school system homework. 5.Introduction to the musical arts with professional instruction. 6.Realistic situations for informal learning of new skills while practicing methods for getting along with other children and adults.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hope Chapel Kapolei
Contact: Israel Ausua Jr.
Telephone: 808-330-1959
Email: Israelausuajr@yahoo.com
Website: www.hopechapelkapolei.org
Cost: $45
Location: Hope Chapel Kapolei, Building No. 1762 Franklin Ave., Kapolei, HI 96707
Age group: K -12 (4-17)
Description: Professional Teachers will be teaching this program that consist of 2 core and 2 supplementary classes; English including Grammar & writing, Math, Spanish (all levels), a Bible class (25 min) and Tutoring of their students’ regular school homework. This full day of instruction (7:45 am – 2:15 pm) is to help our children gain back the instructional time that is lost and help our students with their daily assignments. Our goal is to keep the teacher to student ratio to 1:6 (regular education) and 1:3 (Special Education). There are limited scholarships & discounts for multiple siblings are available. Snacks are provided. Early drop-off and late pick-up available. The first 12 students from each grade level will be accepted. This program is designed to teach content to our students. Please call if you have any questions or for more information
 
The Contemporary Museum
Contact: Allison Wong
Telephone: 808-237-5214
Email: AWong@tcmhi.org
Website: www.tcmhi.org
Cost: Show your Government ID for free admission or $2.00 if you bring 2 canned goods (for donation to the Hawaii Foodbank)
Location: 2411 Makiki Heights Dr., Honolulu, HI, 96822
Description:
November 6 and 20:
Experience a new exhibit At:21 Gifts and Promised Gifts in Honor of The Contemporary Museum’s 20th Anniversary from November 14, 2009 – January 24, 2010.
Enjoy a docent-led garden and grounds or gallery tour at 1:30 p.m.
December 2, 11 and 18:
Let your children (grades K-6) explore contemporary art through gallery tours, storytelling and a hands-on-art project. 10:00 a.m. – noon/$15.00 per child
Space is limited, payment secures reservation, 237-5230 or education@tcmhi.org.

Chaminade University of Honolulu
Contact:   TO RESERVE A SPACE, CONTACT CHAMINADE ADMISSIONS  via admissions@chaminade.edu or at (808) 739-8340. Go to www.chaminade.edu for more information.
Telephone: (808) 739-8340
Email:  admissions@chaminade.edu
Website: www.chaminade.edu
Cost:  FREE
 Location: CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY, 3140 WAIALAE AVE, HONOLULU, HI 96816
Age group: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. GREAT ESPECIALLY FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS.
Description: Three free half-day events on Fridays, Nov. 6, Dec. 4 and 11, for high schoolers. Presented by Chaminade's Biology department and hosted by Chaminade's Office of Admissions, the Fridays will include a different introductory science workshop for each Friday starting at 9am, followed by a lunch at 12 noon, and an optional tour of the Chaminade campus at about 1pm.   Everything is free, including lunch. Space is limited. Make reservations early.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kalihi Union Church
Contact:  JoAnna Fong
Email:  jfong64@gmail.com
Phone:  841-7022 ext. 720
Cost:  8-2pm, $12 per day; 8-5pm, $15 per day
Website:  www.kalihiunion.org
Location:  2214 N. King St.  (across from New City Nissan)
Age Group:  K-6
Description of Services:  homework assistance & academic enrichment, gym play & sports, Bible lessons, music & dance, arts & crafts
Begins:  October 30, 2009
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PATCH
Contact: Cindy Ballard
Telephone:  839-1988
Email:   cballard@patch-hi.org
Website:  patchhawaii.org
Cost:  $0
Location:  Statewide Main office, 650 Iwilei Road, Suite 205, Honolulu, HI 96817
Age group:  birth - 18
Description: PATCH is Hawaii's only statewide resource and referral agency for childcare. PATCH has been working to improve the quality and availability of childcare in Hawaii for nearly 30 years. PATCH maintains a database of all of the preschools, infant/toddler centers, group homes, fam,ily child care homes and all before and after school care facilities that are licensed to care for children by the Hawaii State Department of Human Services. We have the capability of generating a listing of child care providers specific to the needs of the child and the parent.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ho`ala School  
Contact: Darlene Dela Cruz 
Telephone: 808-621-1898
Email: darlene@hoala.org
Website: hoala.org
Cost:$35.00 per day + one time fee of 9.00 for t-shirt
Location: 1067A California Ave. Wahiawa, HI 96786 
Age group: 5-13
Description: Students will get hand's-on experience in serving their community. Field Trips will take students to a location for a day of service, reflection and fun!  Each Furlough Day will take students to a new location to do a different type of service.
 
 
FOR-PROFIT SERVICES

 
 
 
Vim N' Vigor/Island Monkeez
Contact: Sherrie or Fudge at Vim N' Vigor Waimalu
E-mail fudge@vimnvigor.com
Phone:(808) 484-4787
Website: www.islandmonkeez.com
Age Group: Kinder-4th
Description of Services:  Leeward area parents will appreciate the fun, safe, environment of our Island Monkeez Indoor/Air Conditioned playground.  This will be a time for play, for learning, and for making new friends.  Hours of availability are 7am-6pm.  Discounts for multiple siblings. Space is extremely limited.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wiz Kids Learning Centers
CONTACT: Scott Evans
EMAIL:  info@wizkids.cc
PHONE: 455-5437 Pearl City  738-5437 Kaimuki
WEBSITE  www.wizkids.cc
AGE GROUP : 4-18
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:  On Furlough Fridays we will have special 2 hour tutoring lessons which will include instruction in reading, writing, math and computers.  Lessons will be available at both locations Pearl City and Kaimuki.  Times are 9:00-11:00  and 11:15-1:15. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Cole Academy
PHONE:  Downtown campus- (808) 531-4500, East Oahu-Kaimuki campus – (808) 732-4200, West Oahu-Kunia campus-(808) 677-4488
EMAIL:
Downtown center director, Lorinda Bennett, lorinda@thecoleacademy.com
East Oahu-Kaimuki center director, Mariella Maldonado, mariella@thecoleacademy.com
West Oahu-Kunia center director, Dr. Janelle Akuna, directorwest@thecoleacademy.com
WEBSITE: www.thecoleacademy.com 
AGE GROUP: Elementary
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Instructional time focused on academics, enrichment activities, in a safe and nurturing environment. Morning and afternoon snack provided.
 
Gymboree Play and Music
Contact: Gymboree of Kaimuki 737-8111, kaimukihi@gymboreeclasses.com, Gymboree of Pearlridge  486-7529, pearlhi@gymboreeclasses.com
Email: kaimukihi@gymboreeclasses.com
Website: www.gymboreeclasses.com
Cost: $33/per day
Age group: Kindergarten & 1st grade
Description of services: 6 hour program includes Language Arts, Math, Reading, Music, Crafts & Science, Gym Time, Free Play. Cost is $33/per day. Hours vary per Gymboree location.
 
Applause Performance Academy LLC
Contact: Donna Kashimoto
Phone:  622-1272 or 623-4778
Email: applauseperformanceacademy@yahoo.com
Website: www.applauseperformanceacademy.com (available soon)
Location:  614 Kilani Avenue, Wahiawa
Cost:  Ranging from $25.00 to $30.00
Age group: Grades K-12
Description: Applause Performance Academy opens their doors from 7 am – 2:30 for AMP (Active Minds Program) for any student in need of a place to go on  Furlough Fridays.  We are not offering just a day care, we offer the opportunity of a lifetime for the child who would like to dabble in the performing arts world.  We will have professionals teach different aspects of performance, as well as having study time available.  If you would rather, you can enter into our Scholastic / Creative Writing Program.  We will brush up on those basic math problems, incorporating games such as a jeopardy bowl, to make learning a fun thing.  Time will be set aside for creative writing skills, as a group will share in some fun exercises that any age group can have a blast in.  Study hall will be monitored for those with questions, and story time for the little ones will be intriguing.  Inexpensive breakfast, lunch and snacks can be purchased on site or can be brought from home.  
 
 
 
 
 
THE STUDIO by Egan Inoue
Contact:  Corrie Rimell      
Phone:  988-6200
Emailcrimell@thestudiohawaii.com
Website:  www.thestudiohawaii.com
Cost:  $45 per day
Location:  Manoa Marketplace 2754 Woodlawn Dr. Suite 7-103A  Honolulu 96822
Age group:  K-6 grade
Description:  Spend the day having fun & learning at the elite martial arts school!  Our program is taught by school teachers and our talented team of instructors.  Snacks and drinks included, 8:00am-5:00pm.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Whole Foods Market
Contact: Elyse Ditzel
Phone: 808-738-0820
Email: spkmo-marketing@wholefoods.com
Website: www.wholefoods.com/honolulu
Cost: FREE
Location: Kahala Mall (4211 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu)
Age group: 5yrs and up
Description: Join us each Furlough Friday for a ‘wholesome’ scavenger hunt perfect for the keiki. Scavenger hunt questions focus on health and nutrition. Forms are available at customer service. Completed forms will be automatically entered into a drawing for a prize. Limit one entry per child*.
*Child does not need to be present to win, nor have a chaperone to participate in scavenger hunt.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Patrick Ching's Naturally Hawaiian Gallery in Waimanalo
CONTACT: Patrick Ching
EMAIL: patrick@naturallyhawaiian.com
PHONE:259-5354
WEBSITE: http://naturallyhawaiian.com
AGE GROUP: Grades 3-6
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: WRITING, ART AND HORSEMANSHIP.  A Genius Plan combining Furloughed Teachers, Outta School Kids, Advanced Art Training and Therapeutic Horsemanship.
 
Diverse Art Center
Contact: Nicole Kealoha
Telephone:(808) 275-7776
Email: diverseartcenter@live.com
Website: myspace.com/diversearthi  or   diverseart.wordpress.com
Cost: $25.00 per day
Location: Honolulu, Queen Street
Age group: 5yrs old - 16 yrs old
Description: Offering scheduled art, dance, and academic enrichment, field trips and fun
 
 
 
 
 
 
ClubCharm USA, Inc.
Contact: Violet Shimoko
Telephone:808 721-7030
Email: violet@clubcharm.org
Website: www.clubcharm.org
Cost: Affordable
Location: McCully
Age group: Kinder - 4th
Description: Teen and Leadership Prep for girls taught through the arts.  A new and unique educational concept, ClubCharm provides a beautiful and tranquil environment to instill in young girls foundational skills that will serve their future.  We offer homework help too!
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pearlridge Center
Contact: Lurline Kawainui
Telephone: 488.0981
Website: pearlridgeonline.com
Cost: free
Location: Pearlridge Center Uptown and Downtown Center Courts
Age group: unlimited
Description: Family Furlough Friday event on Oct. 23 from 10 am to 3 pm. See press release below for all details. Printable event itinerary available at pearlridgeonline.com.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Test Success Hawaii
Contact: Toni Shortsleeve
Telephone: (808) 394-8378
Email: toni@testsuccesshawaii.com
Website: http://www.testsuccesshawaii.com
Cost: $50 per student -- $30 each if 2 or more in same household (call to register)
Location: student’s home computer
Age group: 14 – 18, grades 9-12
Description: Live, interactive online webinar provides SAT-prep strategies and successful College lifestyle tips.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Blue Moon Mysteries
Contact: Carol Kettner
Telephone: (808) 230-1827
Email: bluemoonmysteries@yahoo.com
Cost: $35 per day, discounts for multiple children or multiple days.
Location: Mauka Lani Elementary School
Ages: K-5
Description: History Mysteries are educational entertainment for students on Furlough Fridays. Each month there is a different historical theme where students will act in historical mystery plays trying to solve the mystery. Along with the mystery play students will engage in scene painting, costume making, arts, crafts, and games from the related historical time period. For more information call Carol Kettner at 230-1827 or email at bluemoonmysteries@yahoo.com.

Just Add Water
Contact: May Kessler 206 359 1536 or Kimberly Clark 808 259 5635
Telephone: above
Email: mayrav66@yahoo.com
Website: www.just-add-water.biz
Cost: $20 negotiable
Location: Waimanlo
Age group: elementary-highschool
Description: Hawaiian values based gardening program with special activities including Ipu (gourd) crafts for the coming holidays. The kids would learn basic gardening skills by seeding, planting, harvesting and getting their hands dirty!
 
Na`au
Contact:  Melvin E. Spencer III           
Telephone: 548-6228
Email:  yamanakanaau@aol.com
Website:  http://www.yamanakanaau.com/
Cost:  Furlough Friday Classes: any 5 Furlough Fridays from 10:30AM to 12:30PM (2 hours): $263.00 plus tax
Location:  Na`au is located at 23 S. Vineyard Blvd. Ste. 201 at the intersection of Nu`uanu & Vineyard
Age group: Pre-K to Grade 12
Description:  "Putting the ARTS Back into Language Arts" (creative writing, paragraph/essay writing, and reading comprehension).  All courses taught by Lois-Ann Yamanaka.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Friday CONNECTIONS! Focused Reality
Contact:  Sheila Buyukacar
PHONE:  779-3878
EMAIL:  sheila@IMAGconnects.org
WEBSITE: www.IMAGconnects.org
AGE GROUP:  K-5th grade
Location:  Kahala Elementary (Open to all students)
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: FUN, ENGAGING and RELEVANT!  Classes will connect your child to unlimited opportunities as they experience what they are learning in school....really is relevant to the real world.  Experiential activities and a community service project with a sustainability focus will reinforce their academic knowledge and develop leadership and life skills.
 
Dr. Takahashi Juku, LTD.
Contact: Dr. Toshiaki Takahashi (President)
Telephone: (808)949-3366
Email: drtakahashijuku27@kahala.net
Website: www.juku-in-hawaii.com
Cost: Whole Day Class (8am-5pm): 3 hours of tutoring (2 students/teacher) + Afternoon Fun = $138.90 + tax
Location: 2304 South King Street Suite 201, Honolulu, HI 96826 (Next to Longs Drugs and above Supergeeks)
Age group: All ages welcomed!
Description: Educating our youth for over 30 years, Dr. Takahashi Juku has been at the forefront in SSAT & SAT preparation. Recently named "2009 Best Tutoring" by the United States Commerce Association in its "Best of Honolulu" series, we have further cemented our mark in Hawaii's education circle. A variety of learning opportunities are available: SSAT & SAT prep, Kindergarten admissions, and subject enrichment (math, writing, phonics, vocabulary, Japanese, Chinese, science, etc.). Call or email to make an appointment for a free evaluation.
 
 
PUBLIC

Myron B. Thompson Academy
Contact: Diana Oshiro, Principal
E-mail:   msoshiro@ethompson.org
Phone:   (808) 441-8001
Website: www.ethompson.org
Begins:  October 23, 2009
This is an online interdisciplinary course
 
Hawaii Technology Academy (Public Charter School)
Contact: Hawaii Technology Academy
Phone: 808 676 5444
Email: communications@hawaiitechacademy.org
Websitehttp://sites.google.com/site/htafurloughfriday/
Age group: Kindergarten-Grade 5
Description of services:  Full day enrichment program where we will offer core classes such as literacy, mathematics, science, music, art, dance and digital media all taught by highly qualified teachers. 

MILITARY
 
Department of the Army - Child, Youth and School Services
Contact: CYSS Central Registration Office
Ph#: 808-655-5314
Email: Sylvia.scully@us.army.mil
Website: www.mwrarmyhawaii.com
Cost:  Varies
Age Group:  5 - 18 years old
Description of services:  Provide educational and recreational activities
for Military-connected children

 
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
 
MAUI
Organization: Maui YMCA
Contact:
Jason Justus
Phone: (808)575-3006 (Haiku School site)
Location: Haiku Elementary School
Cost:  $20 for YMCA members; $40 for non-members
Begins: October 23, 2009
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ebb & Flow Arts
CONTACT: Robert Pollock
PHONE: (808) 876-1854
EMAIL:
rosalime@aol.com
WEBSITE: www.ebbandflowarts.org
AGE GROUP : K - 12
COST: By donation. Call for further information, scheduling and site determination.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Music workshops, curriculum for reading & writing music,  multi media connections
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maui Humane Society
Contact: Angela Wood
Phone: 808-877-3680, ext 20
Email: peted@mauihumanesociety.org
Website: www.mauihumanesociety.org/youth
Cost: $40, bring lunch
Location: Maui Humane Society Campus
Age group: Grades K-5
Description: 8:00-4:30 pm, registration forms at our website.  Children will experience the wonderful world of animals through guest speakers, hands on interaction and fun, informative games
 
MAUI LEARNING LLC
Contact:  Nadine Newlight
Telephone:  808-573-7730
Emaillearn@mauilearningcenter.com
Websitewww.mauilearningcenter.com
Cost: varies
Location: island-wide
Age group: Three years to adult
Description: Academic enrichment or course credit make-up:  an individual one-on-one tutorial program comprised of any chosen subjects from algebra and grammar to computer skills and reading comprehension, all based on a student’s needs (parent consultation included).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Windows of Opportunity Tutoring
Contact: David Barber
Phone: (808)344-8468
Email: info@woohawaii.com
Website: www.woohawaii.com
Location: Kihei Learning Center
Age Group: 3rd – 12th grades
Cost: $67.50 per student
Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Description of Services: Free math and reading assessments for all new students. This is a tutoring program. Please visit our website or call us for more information.


 
HAWAII


The Island of Hawaii YMCA
One YMCA. ONE ISLAND.

CONTACT: Hilo - Rockelle Augustin          
PHONE: 935-3721
EMAIL: ymca-hilo@hawaii.rr.com
CONTACT:Kona - Elizabeth Bercerra       
PHONE:329-YMCA (9622) 
EMAIL:
ymca-ebeccerra@hawaii.rr.com  
COST: Affordable Fees.  Daily, Monthly, Package.
AGE GROUP:K TO 12TH GRADE
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:When School Is Out . . The "Y" IS IN!
FULL DAY FURLOUGH CHILDCARE - HILO, GRADES:Kindergarten - 12th grad, LOCATION:Waiakea Settlement YMCA Hilo, TIME:7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
HALF DAY FURLOUGH CHILDCARE - HILO, GRADES:Kindergarten - 6th grade, LOCATION:KEAUKAHA ELEM. SCHOOL, TIME:12:30 PM -5:30 PM
FULL DAY FURLOUGH CHILDCARE - KONA, GRADES:Kindergarten - 8th grade, LOCATION:Old Kona Airport 'Old A's"TIME:7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Realizing Independent Student Education (RISE) 
PHONE: 775-8890
AGE GROUP: 2nd to 8th grade
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Educational day camp that will allow students to enhance their skills in writing, math, science, art and music. Each furlough day will be based around an exciting theme that  gets students excited to learn  and work together.
 
Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island
Contact:  Jay Ihara, Director of Operations
Telephone:  808-961-5536 x103 (business),  808-756-5258 (cell)
Email:  jay@bgcbi.com
Website: www.bgcbi.com
Cost:  $10.00 annual membership fee
Locations:  Administrative Office – 100 Kamakahonu Street, Hilo, HI   96720
Club Locations:  Hilo, Keaau, Pahoa, Pahala, Ocean View, Hamakua (Pa`auilo)
Age group:  6 through 18
Description:  Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island is offering a Furlough Friday educational enhancement program called BE GREAT – BE SMART. The program is designed specifically to help students with any take-home work distributed for completion. Most of our members are already familiar with our Power Hour: Making Minutes Count after school homework assistance program offered Monday through Thursday. BE GREAT – BE SMART is a modification of that successful program. The program is for youth K to 8th grade. The only fee associated with this program is a $10.00 annual
 
 
KAUAI
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