Kauai County Summer Fun Program
A recreational summer program offering various activities for children at multiple locations across Kauai.
▌ Editor's read The Kauai County Summer Fun Program is a municipal day camp operated by the County of Kauai Parks and Recreation Department, as evidenced by the URL (kauai.gov) and the 'Government/Departments-Agencies/Parks' path. The program is explicitly described as 'Summer Fun' and is offered at various locations, including Lihue, as per the program page. It is a day program, indicated by the 'Summer Fun Program' description and the lack of any overnight accommodation details. The cost is clearly stated as $12.50 per week, making it a highly affordable option. While the website provides general information about the program, specific details regarding staff-to-camper ratios, staff qualifications, or explicit background check policies for staff are not readily available on the provided page. The program's Facebook page, 'KauaiParks', is linked from the main Parks and Recreation site, confirming its social media presence. There is no indication of ACA accreditation, nor is there a state or provincial license number listed, which is common for municipal programs.
Who thrives here Ages 6–13
Kauai County Summer Fun Program 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 community/rec center 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 accredited or not found
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 6–13
- Address: 4444 Rice St, Lihue, HI 96766, USA
- Phone: (808) 241-4460
- Cost notes: $75 for the entire 6-week program
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Kauai County Summer Fun Program
- What ages does Kauai County Summer Fun Program accept?
- Kauai County Summer Fun Program is open to children ages 6–13. 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 Kauai County Summer Fun Program cost?
- Kauai County Summer Fun Program publishes $13/week for the standard session. $75 for the entire 6-week program Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Kauai County Summer Fun Program?
- Kauai County Summer Fun 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 Kauai County Summer Fun Program provide lunch?
- Kauai County Summer Fun 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.
- How does Kauai County Summer Fun Program compare to other community/rec center camps in Lihue?
- Kauai County Summer Fun Program is one of 9 community/rec center camps in Lihue that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Kauai County Summer Fun Program with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Kauai County Summer Fun Program.
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- Summer Fun Golf Program - Session II · Wailua Golf Pro Shop · Ages 7–15 · $35/week
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