What ages does Hawaii: Surf, Snorkel, and Service accept?

Hawaii: Surf, Snorkel, and Service is open to children ages 14–18. 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 Hawaii: Surf, Snorkel, and Service cost?

Hawaii: Surf, Snorkel, and Service publishes $2,970/week for the standard session. USD, approx based on 8-day $3,395 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Hawaii: Surf, Snorkel, and Service's hours?

Hawaii: Surf, Snorkel, and Service runs full day immersive program. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Hawaii: Surf, Snorkel, and Service?

Hawaii: Surf, Snorkel, and Service is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Hawaii: Surf, Snorkel, and Service provide lunch?

Hawaii: Surf, Snorkel, and Service 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.

▌ Adventure · Ages 14–18

Hawaii: Surf, Snorkel, and Service

Kailua-Kona & Big Island, Hawaii · $2,970/week

This Rustic Pathways program offers high school students an immersive 10-day adventure in Hawaii focused on surfing, snorkeling, and community service.

▌ Editor's read The Rustic Pathways 'Hawaii: Surf, Snorkel, and Service' program is an overnight adventure for high school students, lasting 10 days. The website loads successfully and details a program combining surfing lessons, snorkeling with manta rays, and service projects focused on environmental conservation and cultural preservation. Rustic Pathways, as a larger organization, states on its 'Safety & Support' page that all staff undergo extensive background checks and training. While specific Google reviews for this exact program are not readily available, Rustic Pathways generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the transformative experiences and dedicated staff. The program is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles for the parent organization, Rustic Pathways, are @rusticpathways on Instagram and 'rusticpathways' on Facebook. The program is designed to foster personal growth through adventure, service, and cultural engagement.

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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

Hawaii: Surf, Snorkel, and Service serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in adventure, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Overnight camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Adventure
Ages: 14–18
Hours: full day immersive program
Address: P.O. Box 1435, Kapaa, HI 96746
Phone: (800) 346-6320
Cost notes: USD, approx based on 8-day $3,395

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Hawaii: Surf, Snorkel, and Service

What ages does Hawaii: Surf, Snorkel, and Service accept?: Hawaii: Surf, Snorkel, and Service is open to children ages 14–18. 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 Hawaii: Surf, Snorkel, and Service cost?: Hawaii: Surf, Snorkel, and Service publishes $2,970/week for the standard session. USD, approx based on 8-day $3,395 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Hawaii: Surf, Snorkel, and Service's hours?: Hawaii: Surf, Snorkel, and Service runs full day immersive program. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Hawaii: Surf, Snorkel, and Service?: Hawaii: Surf, Snorkel, and Service is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Hawaii: Surf, Snorkel, and Service provide lunch?: Hawaii: Surf, Snorkel, and Service 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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