Keep your keiki busy this summer with these free events

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Keiki and their families are invited to learn about local agriculture at free summer events hosted by the University of Hawai‘i’s 4-H Military Partnership.

As part of UH Mānoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, Hawaiʻi 4-H has empowered more than 500,000 youth through hands-on learning.

Children harvest cabbage from a greenhouse to take home. (Courtesy: Hawaiʻi 4-H)
Harvesting cabbage to take home. (Courtesy: Hawaiʻi 4-H)

4-H Garden SEED Camp at the Urban Garden Center in Pearl City (June 16 to 20)

  • This event features seed dissections, garden planting and exciting cooking projects.
  • Campers will explore the wonders of growing their own food, from seed planting to a healthy and delicious meal. 
  • Click HERE to register
Children reading about gardening. (Courtesy: Hawaiʻi 4-H)
Reading about gardening. (Courtesy: Hawaiʻi 4-H)

Military ʻOhana Day: Lei Making Workshop in Waimānalo (June 28)

  • Families are invited to gather plumeria blossoms and learn the traditional art of kui (stringing) lei. 
  • Discover the rich cultural and historical significance of lei-making, celebrating tradition, fostering connection and embracing aloha.
  • Click HERE to register
Camp Kau Kau's cooking classes showcase local fruits and veggies. (Courtesy: Hawaiʻi 4-H)
Camp Kau Kau’s cooking classes showcase local fruits and veggies. (Courtesy: Hawaiʻi 4-H)

Camp Kau Kau: 4-H Culinary Camp at UH Mānoa (July 21 to 25)

  • A hands-on session about Hawai‘i’s rich culinary traditions and the bounty of local food crops.
  • Keiki will learn about Hawai‘i’s diverse food heritage and healthy, local ingredients.
  • Click HERE to register

Families are asked to pre-register online as attendance is limited. Priority will be given to those connected to the military.

Contact Hawaiʻi 4-H’s Tina Marie Mueller for more information at tinamm@hawaii.edu or (808) 429-5182.