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Play-and-Learn Session (PALS) Program

Kahului

The PALS Program offers free summer day camp activities for children aged 5-12 at various parks across Maui, focusing on recreation and community engagement.

▌ Editor's read The Play-and-Learn Session (PALS) Program is a free summer day camp for children aged 5-12, operated by the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation. The program runs at various park locations across Maui, including Kahului, Wailuku, and Kihei, offering activities like sports, arts and crafts, and games. The website, mauicounty.gov/589/PALS-Program, provides registration information and program details, confirming its status as a municipal program. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the provided webpage. The County of Maui has a Facebook page (@CountyofMaui) which occasionally posts about Parks and Recreation programs, but no dedicated PALS social media was found. Google reviews for 'Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation' show a 4.2-star rating from 100+ reviews, with general comments about park facilities rather than specific camp programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Play-and-Learn Session (PALS) Program fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given community/rec center program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: Kahului Community Center, 275 Uhu Street, Kahului, HI 96732
  • Cost notes: Cost not specified on the official website or related documents. Contact PALS office for details.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Play-and-Learn Session (PALS) Program

What ages does Play-and-Learn Session (PALS) Program accept?
Play-and-Learn Session (PALS) Program is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Play-and-Learn Session (PALS) Program cost?
Play-and-Learn Session (PALS) Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost not specified on the official website or related documents. Contact PALS office for details. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Play-and-Learn Session (PALS) Program's hours?
Play-and-Learn Session (PALS) Program runs 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Play-and-Learn Session (PALS) Program?
Play-and-Learn Session (PALS) Program is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Play-and-Learn Session (PALS) Program provide lunch?
Play-and-Learn Session (PALS) Program 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.

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