Twenty enthusiastic students joined our five-day Ka Papa Kai Summer program and learned all about marine science through fun and exciting, hands-on activities designed to increase their knowledge of our unique marine ecosystem. The students learned about the tide pool habitat, species identification, marine debris and environmental stewardship, erosion and coral health, and enforcement of […]
Summer Session 2014
We’re not sure who had more fun at this summer’s Ka Papa Kai session… us or the keiki! Earlier this July, the students of Ka Papa Kai, our marine science for youth program, spent a week learning all about the ocean through fun, hands-on activities that focused on conservation, science, and culture. The keiki studied […]
Keeping it Clean
The students of Ka Papa Kai, our marine science for youth program, had a fantastic summer session with us as they learned all about the marine environment around them. The students spent five days straight learning about tide pool ecology, coral development, species identification and marine debris. As part of the program, the kids did […]
A BIG Mahalo
Ka Papa Kai was awarded $27,489 by State Farm’s Youth Advisory Board. The first Hawai‘i recipient ever! The students of Ka Papa Kai are excited to be in their new ocean-side classroom. The new tent, made possible by a grant from the State Farm Youth Advisory Board and MPW is awesome! Ka Papa Kai is […]
Star Advertiser Feature
Ka Papa Kai kids were featured in an article which was posted in the Star Advertiser by Susan Scott on July 30, 2012. “Pupukea tide pool contains feeble shrimp full of charm” Nai‘a was a participant in our summer Ka Papa Kai. Nai‘a, Awakea, Sariyah, and Daysha received “shrimp manicures” one day as we were […]