Welcome to Summer Fun!

Summer Fun is an affordable, City-operated, seasonal day camp where children are engaged in learning experiences in a fun and safe environment. These opportunities help build on soft skills, which promote leadership and future educational and lifelong success. The 2025 Summer Fun Program is scheduled to run weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. from June 9 through July 25 (not including holidays on June 11 and July 4).

The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) aims to accommodate approximately 10,000 keiki and teens through this remarkable program each year, requiring more than 500 seasonal staff. Ultimately, the more staff we get, the more keiki we can accommodate, the more fun it is for everyone. So, apply today to join the Summer Fun ‘Ohana!

Help put the "fun" in Summer Fun!

Looking for an amazing job this summer working with kids, in our vibrant City parks, while improving your community? Working for Summer Fun is perfect for you! Becoming a member of the Summer Fun ‘Ohana includes planning and enjoying recreational opportunities with the keiki such as games, music, dance, arts & crafts, Hawaiian cultural activities, special events, and so much more. These employment opportunities not only enhance our keiki’s summertime, they also provide the chance to develop essential job skills like: teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution, childcare experience, and problem-solving all while connecting to your community and creating life-long memories!

Registration

Summer Fun is open to keiki (children) six years old before August 1, 2025 and not older than 13 years old by July 25, 2025. Junior Leaders must be 13 years old before August 1, 2025 and no older than 17 years old by July 25, 2025.

Registration for keiki participants will be primarily conducted online, and begin from Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16, 2025 based on geographic park district under the following timetable:

District 1 (East Honolulu, Ka Iwi to Waikīkī): May 12 from 5 p.m.
District 2 (West Honolulu, Makiki to ‘Aiea): May 13 from 5 p.m.
District 3 (Leeward O‘ahu, Waipahū to Kea‘au): May 14 from 5 p.m.
District 4 (Windward & North O‘ahu, Makapu’u to Mokulēʻia): May 15 from 5 p.m.
District 5 (Central O‘ahu, Pearl City to Whitmore): May 16 from 5 p.m.

Registration for Summer Fun will be online using the pros.hnl.info website!

For those who are unable to sign-up online, accommodations can be made for in-person registration. Walk-in registration will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Summer Fun site. A map of the 2025 Summer Fun sites and contact information is provided below.

To register a Junior Leader, please contact the specific site for registration information. Mahalo in advance for your valuable contribution!

Sites

Costs

The cost of this amazingly affordable program remains the same as last year, with funding assistance available. This year’s Summer Fun registration fee is $25.00 per keiki, with an additional activity fee of no more than $100 for participating sites that offer extra-curricular activities such as an excursion to Kualoa Regional Park (pictured). All combined fees will not exceed $125 per keiki.

Additionally, select Summer Fun locations will offer Summer Plus, which provides activities for enrolled keiki before and/or after the regular program hours. This extracurricular program is offered by Kama‘āina Kids or the YMCA for an additional cost. Before care is $7.00 a day and Aftercare is $9.00 a day. The exact sites offering Summer Plus are being determined, and will be posted on the above-mentioned Google Map when confirmed.

The City is continuing to offer registration and activity fee waivers for qualifying families and neighborhoods through the U.S. Department of Human Services (DHS). Families who receive a DHS waiver must submit the document to their respective park at least two business days prior to the registration date. Photo identification must be provided when redeeming your waiver.

Food Service Program

DPR is privileged to participate in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in conjunction with Summer Fun.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. For more information, including how to file a complaint, click here.

For more information about a specific program or activity at a specific park or pool, please call the park or pool directly. Park/pool telephone numbers can be found by browsing DPR’s online map at web site bit.ly/OahuParkMap or by looking in the front government section of the local telephone directory under City and County of Honolulu, Department of Parks and Recreation.

Enrichment Classes

Separate seasonal classes and activities, commonly referred to as enrichment classes, will also be offered at parks around O‘ahu this summer! This includes popular classes like learn to swim, basketball, and dancing. Most of these classes are scheduled to begin the week of June 2, 2025.

Registration for both free and paid classes will be conducted online utilizing the same pros.hnl.info software and geographical park district scheduling with the following timeline:

Honolulu Botanical Gardens: May 15 from 9 a.m.
District 1 (East Honolulu, Ka Iwi to Waikīkī): May 19 beginning 5 p.m.
District 2 (West Honolulu, Makiki to ‘Aiea)): May 20 beginning 5 p.m.
District 3 (Leeward O‘ahu, Waipahū to Kea‘au): May 21 beginning 5 p.m.
District 4 (Windward & North O‘ahu, Makapu’u to Mokulēʻia): May 22 beginning 5 p.m.
District 5 (Central O‘ahu, Pearl City to Whitmore): May 23 beginning 5 p.m.

For those without access to a computer or internet, walk-in accommodations for registration are available from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the above-mentioned dates. You are also encouraged to call the park location where your class is located to coordinate registration. To view a map of the park locations and their contact information please visit bit.ly/OahuParkMap

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION