ʻIke Kai Summer Session 2
ʻIke Kai Summer Session 2 is a free aquatic day camp offered by Hawaiʻi County Parks and Recreation, focusing on ocean-based activities for youth.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Hawaiʻi County Parks and Recreation Summer Fun page, which lists the ʻIke Kai Summer Session 2 as an aquatic program. The program is free and targets youth, with registration requiring in-person submission of forms. The page indicates that the Summer Fun program has been running for over 20 years, suggesting a long-standing community presence. While the specific ʻIke Kai program details are sparse on the main page, the broader Summer Fun initiative includes various recreational activities. The Hawaiʻi County Parks and Recreation department maintains a Facebook page, providing another avenue for information and updates. No specific licensing or ACA accreditation information for the individual camp was found on the county website.
Who thrives here Ages 8–12
ʻIke Kai Summer Session 2 sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right aquatic fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Aquatic
- Ages: 8–12
- Address: 799 Piilani St, Hilo, HI 96720
- Phone: (808) 961-8740
- Cost notes: $150 per session
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about ʻIke Kai Summer Session 2
- What ages does ʻIke Kai Summer Session 2 accept?
- ʻIke Kai Summer Session 2 is open to children ages 8–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does ʻIke Kai Summer Session 2 cost?
- ʻIke Kai Summer Session 2 doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. $150 per session Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs ʻIke Kai Summer Session 2?
- ʻIke Kai Summer Session 2 is operated by the local parks department, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does ʻIke Kai Summer Session 2 provide lunch?
- ʻIke Kai Summer Session 2 does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside ʻIke Kai Summer Session 2.
- Island of Hawaii YMCA - 2026 Summer Break Day Camp · Hilo · Ages 6–13 · $300/week
- Summer Fun Program (Hawaii County) · Hawaiʻi Island · Ages 5–13
- ʻIke Kai Summer Session 1 · Hawaiʻi Island · Ages 8–12