Challenge Island - Oahu

05/17/2024

Registration Open - "Shark Camp" (Summer School Enrichment)

It's summer at Challenge Island and what better way to celebrate than by bringing our "Bridge to Sharktooth Island" book to life? Don't miss out on this FIN-tastic experience!

05/16/2024

Limited Time Special: now through June 30
Sea Life Park

Make a splash this season with our exclusive pass deals! With options for every budget and adventure level, there's no better time to become a Sea Life Park passholder. And here's the best part: from now through June 30, bring the whole family and enjoy FREE admission with the NEW 'Opihi Pass for kids under 6 when you purchase a Manō, Nai’a or Honu Pass.

In addition to a term of affection for little ones, did you know that ʻOpihi is a marine mollusc that plays a significant role both in Hawaiian culture and our ocean ecosystems? Endemic to the islands of Hawaii, they can often be found along rocky windward shorelines.

https://www.sealifeparkhawaii.com/buy-tickets/annual-passes

05/16/2024

"Mahalo" (Thank you) to the Principal & Parents of Nuuanu Elementary School for allowing us to share the Challenge Island experience with your children.

"Rainforest Island" was amazing! We look forward to more fun.

05/16/2024

Coming Soon - "Summer School Enrichment"

Visit our website for details at https://challenge-island.com/oahu

05/16/2024

Enrich Your Afterschool Program with Challenge Island! 🌟🎨

Challenge Island HQ

📚🎉 Ready to elevate your enrichment program next school year? Look no further than Challenge Island! Our dynamic STEAM adventures are the perfect addition to your lineup, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration in a fun and supportive environment. Secure your spot today and give your students the ultimate learning experience!

05/15/2024

Catch “The Great Race - The Story of the Chinese Zodiac” with the Honolulu Theatre for Youth

ADDED SHOW! MAY 25 AT 10AM. One more chance to catch HTYʻs The Great Race by Reiko Ho. Tickets online at www.htyweb.org or contact our box office (808) 839-9885 x720 or email [email protected].
photo by Brad Goda

05/15/2024

Enjoy the “Power of Music” with the Friends of the Library Kapolei - FOLK

05/15/2024

Celebrate “Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month” with the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! The Hawai‘i State Library’s Hawai‘i & Pacific Section has selected sixteen local authors & writers for their literary contributions to Hawai‘i and the AANHPI community. This week, we are shining the spotlight on these four individuals.

R. ZAMORA LINMARK (Filipino)
Winner of fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Fulbright Foundation
HSPLS Catalog: bit.ly/r-zamora-linmark

LOIS-ANN YAMANAKA (Japanese)
2000 American Book Award, two Pushcart Prizes for poetry, 1998 Lannan Literary Award for fiction
HSPLS Catalog: bit.ly/lois-ann-yamanaka

VICTORIA N. KNEUBUHL (Hawaiian/Samoan)
1994 Hawai‘i Award for Literature, 2006 Elliot Cades Award for Literature
HSPLS Catalog: bit.ly/victoria-kneubuhl

ERIC CHOCK (Chinese)
1996 Hawai‘i Award for Literature, co-founder of Bamboo Ridge Press
HSPLS Catalog: bit.ly/eric-chock

Four more local authors & writers will be featured on Wednesday, May 22nd.

05/15/2024

“Kids Bowl Free” Summer Program at Fort Shafter Bowling Alley. Thank you, MWR Hawaii

Fort Shafter Bowling Center
Kids Bowl Free

Monday, June 3 – Tuesday, July 30 (Monday - Friday only)
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Register your children today! Children 15 and younger will receive 2 free games per day during the summer. Please complete the form online to register your children for this offer.

www.kidsbowlfree.com/military

Shoes are not included, this special cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Days and times are based on lane availability.


For more information or lane availability, call Fort Shafter Bowling Center at (808) 490-9511.
https://hawaii.armymwr.com/calendar/event/kids-bowl-free/6454523/89454

05/15/2024

“Watch Wildlife Safely” with the National Park Service

Think of the paperwork. Remember to treat wildlife with proper caution and respect, plus no one likes an unflattering selfie. The safety of these animals, as well as your safety, depends on everyone using good judgment. In conclusion, choices. Make good ones.

Learn more tips to watch wildlife safely at: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/watchingwildlife/7ways.htm

Image: Screenshot of National Park Service tweet with text, “Living your life to the fullest does not have to involve selfies with bison.”