COE Summer Programs

🌞 The countdown is almost over! The 2026 College of Education Summer Programs begin next week on June 8th! 🎉

We are excited to welcome students and families for another summer filled with discovery, creativity, friendship, and hands-on learning. From STEM and nature studies to sports, dance, art, and more, our programs are designed to inspire curiosity and create unforgettable experiences.

Thank you to all of the families who have chosen to spend part of their summer with us. We can't wait to see our classrooms, labs, and outdoor learning spaces come alive with energy and excitement as students explore new interests, build new skills, and make lasting memories.

Get ready for an amazing and educational summer. We look forward to seeing you on June 8th!

⏰ Only 2 weeks left to register for the College of Education Summer Programs at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa!

Register today: go.hawaii.edu/D6V

It’s not too late to give your child an unforgettable summer filled with learning, creativity, and fun 🌺

✨ This summer, students can explore exciting classes like:
⚽ Let’s Play Sports – build skills, teamwork, and confidence through active play
💃 Let’s Dance – express creativity through movement and choreography
🌿 Hawaiʻi Nature Studies: Researchers – discover Hawaiʻi’s environment through hands-on exploration and field experiences
🎨 Passport to Art – travel the world through art, culture, and creativity

📅 Core Program: June 8 – July 10

👉 Register now: go.hawaii.edu/D6V

🏀⚽️🏈 Meet Your Coach: Matthew Godfrey! 🏊‍♂️

Get ready for an action-packed summer in Let’s Play Sports (Grades 1–3) with Coach Matthew leading the way!

With a dynamic background in physical education, coaching, and youth recreation, Matthew brings energy, experience, and a passion for helping keiki stay active and confident. From teaching PE and leading multiple sports teams to designing engaging programs that doubled student participation, he knows how to make movement fun and meaningful.

🌟 Why families love Coach Matthew:

Experienced P.E. teacher and Athletic Director
Coach of multiple sports including basketball, soccer, football & track
Led teams to championship success 🏆
Skilled at working with young learners of all abilities
Focused on building confidence, teamwork, and lifelong healthy habits

Whether your child is new to sports or already loves to play, this class is all about fun, fundamentals, and friendship.

📅 Don’t wait—spots are filling fast!
👉 Register now and let your keiki play, grow, and thrive this summer!
go.hawaii.edu/D6V

🔍🌿🤖 Explore, Investigate, and Innovate with COE Summer Programs! 🤖🌿🔍

Ready for a summer full of discovery and hands-on learning? These exciting classes are perfect for curious minds who love to explore the world, solve mysteries, and build the future! go.hawaii.edu/D6V

🌿 Hawaiʻi Nature Studies: Researchers (Grades 6–9)
Turn Hawaiʻi into your classroom! Students will explore plants, insects, marine life, and more through field trips to tide pools, gardens, and streams. With hands-on research and creative projects, students will deepen their connection to the natural world and create their own activity book to share their learning.

🤖 Robotics with VEX EXP (Grades 7–9)
Design, build, and compete! Students will work in teams to explore robotics using VEX® EXP kits, learning coding, engineering, and problem-solving skills. The course culminates in an exciting mini competition where creativity and teamwork shine.

🕵️ Sleuth Academy for Junior Detectives (Grades 6–9)
Step into the world of crime-solving and forensics! Students will analyze clues, solve mysteries, and think like detectives in this action-packed class that builds critical thinking and investigative skills.

✨ Whether exploring nature, engineering robots, or solving mysteries, these classes empower students to think critically, collaborate, and discover their passions.

📅 Spots are limited—register today!
👉 Don’t miss out! go.hawaii.edu/D6V

🎨🌈 Inspire Creativity This Summer with COE Art Classes! 🌈🎨

From global adventures to hands-on studio creation, our art classes invite young artists to explore, experiment, and express themselves in exciting new ways!

🐾 Artist Studio: Animals in Art (Grades 1–3)
Perfect for budding artists and animal lovers alike! Students will draw, paint, and sculpt animals using a variety of mediums—from sketches to clay—while learning about the natural world and bringing their creations to life.

🌍 Passport to Art: A Journey Around the World (Grades 4–6)
Travel the world through creativity! Students will explore global art traditions—from Japanese woodblock prints to vibrant Indian Rangoli and Hawaiian weaving—while creating their own culturally inspired masterpieces. Each artist will leave with a “passport” full of artwork and memories.

🧑‍🎨 Artist Studio: Creator Space Advanced (Grades 5–9)
Designed for passionate young artists, this collaborative studio experience builds on existing skills through project-based learning. With weekly prompts and hands-on exploration of diverse materials, students will expand their creativity and develop their artistic voice.

✨ Give your child the opportunity to create boldly, explore deeply, and grow as an artist this summer.

📅 Enrollment is limited—register today!
👉 Secure your spot now go.hawaii.edu/D6V

🌟 Get Moving This Summer with COE Summer Programs! 🌟

Looking for a fun and active way to keep your keiki engaged this summer? Our “Get Moving” classes are designed to build confidence, creativity, and teamwork—all while having a blast! 💪🎉

🏀 Summer Games: Let’s Play Sports
From soccer and basketball to scooter games and more, this class keeps young athletes active through exciting games and skill-building challenges. Students will develop coordination, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a supportive, high-energy environment.

💃 Let’s Dance: Choreography
Step into the world of dance and creativity! Students will explore movement, improv, and choreography while building confidence and expressing themselves. The class wraps up with a special performance showcasing their original routines!

✨ Whether your child loves sports, dance, or just staying active, these classes are the perfect way to move, learn, and grow this summer.

📅 Spaces are limited—don’t miss out!
👉 Register today! go.hawaii.edu/D6V

🌞 Register Now for COE Summer Programs – Early Registration Ends March 15! 🌞

Spots are filling quickly for the College of Education Summer Programs, and early registration closes March 15! Don’t miss your chance to secure a place in our exciting lineup of hands-on classes in STEM, arts, sports, nature studies, design, robotics, and more.

Our programs are taught by incredible educators who are passionate about inspiring curiosity, creativity, and confidence in students. Each summer, hundreds of students join us to explore new interests, build skills, and make lasting memories.

⏳ Register by March 15 to take advantage of early registration.
Classes fill quickly, so we encourage families to sign up soon!

📚 Open to students across multiple grade levels
🌿 Engaging, hands-on learning experiences
👩‍🏫 Taught by amazing teachers and mentors

👉 Secure your child’s spot today and get ready for an unforgettable summer of learning and fun!

🌞 Active, creative, and exploratory summer fun awaits at COE Summer Programs! 🌞

Your keiki can move, perform, and discover with three exciting classes led by our amazing, caring teachers who make learning joyful and meaningful every day:

🏀 Let’s Play Sports (Grades 1–3) – Build teamwork, coordination, and confidence through fun games and active play
💃 Let’s Dance (Grades 3–6) – Express yourself through rhythm, choreography, and energetic movement
🌿 Hawaiʻi Nature Studies: Researchers (Grades 6–9) – Explore local ecosystems and think like scientists through hands-on, place-based inquiry

✨ Our dedicated teachers create supportive spaces where students feel confident trying new things, making friends, and growing their passions.

📣 Early registration ends March 15th
🔗 Register today at go.hawaii.edu/D6V

🌟 Create • Perform • Explore this summer at COE Summer Programs! 🌟

Get ready for creativity, confidence, and fun with three exciting classes your keiki will love:

💃 Let’s Dance – Move, groove, and express yourself through joyful choreography
🎭 Storybook to Stage – perform stories through several performance styles: readers theater, puppetry, and skits.
🛠️ Creator Space – Design, build, and imagine in a hands-on maker studio

These engaging classes help students grow their creativity, collaboration, and confidence while making unforgettable summer memories.

✨ Spots are limited — register early!
🔗go.hawaii.edu/D6V