Hawaiian Canoe Club

Kamali’i

John M. Lake and Kealoha Lake, as police lieutenant and social worker respectively, were aware of Hawaiian children in the Maui community who could benefit from participation in canoe paddling and the canoe club. Because of the Lake’s concern and care, keiki have always been an important focus of the club. Youth membership has always outnumbered adults.

The official Kamali’i Program was established in 1992. Its mission is an echo of the Lake family’s tradition of providing ‘ohana for children of Hawai‘i.

2012 Winter/Spring Paddling Information & Forms

Practices begin Monday, February 6 for new and experience keiki and teens.

Keiki ages 10-13: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2:45pm-4:00pm
Teenagers:  Tuesday & Thursday from 3:30pm-5:00pm.*

*Experience required for OC1/OC2 training runs.

New keiki need to complete a Kamalii Enrollment Form and 2011 HCRA Waiver
MEO Bus Transportation available.  See forms and schedule below.

2012 Summer Registration Information

Registration will open on April 1, 2012

Kamali’i Summer Enrichment Program

June 11- July 22, 2012

The Summer Enrichment Program begins June 7 and is open to approximately 70 youth ages 9-13. The program uses a variety of teaching methods such as classroom instruction, hand-on activities, group activities, games, song, and hula. Participants keep a journal of their lessons which they keep at the conclusion of the summer. Participants very much look forward to the six huaka‘i (excursions) Hawaiian Kamali‘i plans every summer. Before the huaka‘i, the keiki learn appropriate cultural protocols such as oli (chant) and ho‘okupu (ceremonial offering) which are unique for each area. The Kamali’i Program is funded by grants from the County of Maui, Office of Hawaiian Affiars, private foundations, and by Hawaiian Canoe Club fundraising activities.

Competitive Paddling

May 1-August 4, 2012

The competitive paddling program runs from May 2 until August 5 for more than 150 youth 10 to 18 years of age. Sessions include physical fitness, water safety, culture and history of paddling, and team paddling. This program has resulted in the Hawaiian Canoe Club Keiki Division’s success in state and international competition for the past several years. Academic tutoring is available for students before and after practice.

*Keiki ages 10-13 who wish to paddle for HCC must enroll in the Kamali’i Summer Enrichment Program

Youth Leadership Program (grades 9-12)

Spring Break 2012

The Leadership Training Program begins in May when twenty teens ages 14-18 receive extensive training in positive role modeling, dispute resolution, time management, goal setting, Hawaiian history and culture, and ocean safety skills. Eight to ten Leadership Training Program graduates are chosen to work over the summer and serve as group leaders for the Summer Enrichment Program. The Leaders are active in the planning of summer activities and many Leaders are former Summer Enrichment Program participants.

Bus Transportation

HCC partners with MEO to provide free bus transportation to and from practice for keiki living in Upcountry, Central, and Kihei. We also have free bus transportation to and from Kihei/Lahaina regattas. Below are the MEO Youth Transportation application and most current route schedule. The application should be returned to Kaimana Brummel or Michelle Cerizo, in person at the club, via fax at 893-2047 or via email to info@hawaiiancanoeclub.org.

*MEO Youth Trans applications can be turned in at Registration on April 1, 2011

2011 MEO Youth Trans Application (must return Youth Trans application AND  Privacy Practice Form)

2011 MEO Bus Schedule

2011 MEO Bus Schedule for SUMMER revised 7/5/2011