Posts by Martha Rodillas
Youth ages 12-18, apply for YMCA Junior Leaders!
The YMCA’s Junior Leader Program connects young people ages 12-18 with adult advisors to develop their leadership potential while fostering a culture of service. With the help of role models and mentors, these teens develop the skills they need to lead positive change in their communities. Learn more about the Junior Leaders Program
Read MoreYMCA participating in 2024 USDA Summer Food Service Program
The Island of Hawai’i YMCA New Horizons Summer Youth Program is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all eligible children free of charge. (To be eligible to receive free meals at a residential or non-residential camp, children must meet the income guidelines for reduced-price meals in the National School…
Read MoreAloha Papa Hula O Lahainaluna!
Island of Hawai‘i YMCA hosted the hula students of Lahainaluna High School affected by the Lahaina wild fire so they could participate in Merrie Monarch 2024. The project was an incredible success and we are so honored to have been able to make it happen with the support of Island of Hawaii YMCA members and…
Read MoreYMCA at the Merrie Monarch 2024 Parade
Check out the 2024 Merrie Monarch Parade on YouTube. Our section starts at 2:01:20
Read MoreYMCA mural panels bring color to Uncle Billy’s demolition site
The first two of 40 mural panels painted by YMCA day camp art instructor Becky Marshal and the children were installed today surrounding the Uncle Billy’s demolition site. Hawaii County Council Member Sue Lee Loy, along with the YMCA, are supporting the beautification project. Panels are being painted for the public art installation with a…
Read MoreThe Island of Hawai’i YMCA hosts Lahainaluna High School’s hula class for Merrie Monarch
The Island of Hawai’i YMCA will host 17 students and 3 chaperones from Lahainaluna High School’s hula class (Papa Hula O Lahainaluna) from April 3-7, 2024. Our friends from Maui will call the YMCA’s multi-purpose-room “home” during their stay. They will sleep at the YMCA, use our showers, and be fed meals from our certified…
Read MoreSummer 2024 Day Camp Application
New Horizons Summer 2024 Day Camp Summer Break Camp dates: May 31 June 3-June 28 July 1-31 (CLOSED ON JULY 4) Camp is open 6:30 am – 5:30 pm Description Camp Dates # of Days Payment Due Date Amount Session #1May 31 – June 284 weeks + 1 dayMay 24$1,050Session #2July 1 – August 25…
Read MoreIsland of Hawaii YMCA receives State grant for Community Center expansion
The Island of Hawai’i YMCA received confirmation from Governor Josh Green that he is releasing $600,000 in general obligation bond funds pursuant to the provisions of Section 42F-103, HRS, for a grant to the Island of Hawai’i YMCA. These funds will be used for the acquisition of 1.8 acre of land and construction for site…
Read MoreLahainaluna Hula Class Merrie Monarch Fundraiser
Aloha YMCA members! It’s our turn to kokua! We have an opportunity to make a positive impact on 15 students (ages 15 – 18) from Maui Lahainaluna High School’s hula class that were adversely affected by the fires and displaced from their homes. The YMCA will be hosting this group during the week of Merrie…
Read MoreDonate now to Kokua Maui YMCA
The Maui Family YMCA is providing hands-on essential services to families and victims of the recent horrific fires in Lahaina, Maui. The Maui Family YMCA has opened their doors to the community at large to use showers, light meals, use of the YMCA facility (including access to their swimming pool) and to provide relocation assistance.…
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