Kauluhala
Summer Academy
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A Space for Discovery
2026
Applications and Registration opens on Friday, January 2nd at 8:00am.
Applications and Registration opens on Friday, January 2nd at 8:00am.
2026 Courses
2026 Courses
Kula Kiʻekiʻe Courses
Kula Kiʻekiʻe Courses
See available High School courses for students entering grades 9-12 next school year.
Kula Waena Courses
Kula Waena Courses
See available Middle School courses for students entering grades 6-8 next school year.
Kula Haʻahaʻa Courses
Kula Haʻahaʻa Courses
See available Elementary School courses for students entering grades K-5 next school year.
Program Schedule
Program Schedule
Session Dates: June 10 – July 09, 2026
Observed Holidays: June 11th Kamehameha Day and July 3rd U.S. Independence Day.
Elementary (Grades K-5): Four Week Session - Wed., June 10 to Thurs., July 09
Middle School (Grades 6-8): One and Two Week Sessions
Week 1: 06/10-06/17
Week 2: 06/18-06/24
Week 3: 06/25-07/01
Week 4: 07/02-07/09
High School (Grades 9-12): Two Week Sessions:
Session 1 - Wed., June 10 to Wed., June 24
Session 2 - Thurs., June 25 to Thurs., July 09
Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule
Grade Level Start Time End Time
Kula Haʻahaʻa (Gr. K-5) 8:00 a.m. 2:45 p.m.
Kula Waena (Gr. 6-8) 8:00 a.m. 2:50 p.m.
Kula Kiʻekiʻe (Gr. 9-12) 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
How to Apply
How to Apply
For Current Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i Students
Students should complete registration online via Infinite Campus (IC). Visit Parent and Student Guide for registration assistance. IC windows will open at 8am on the first day, January 2, 2026 for current grade K-7 students with staggered registration windows for current grade 8-11 students. Registration will officially close at 11:59 pm on the last day of the registration period, February 15. Enrollment will be based on the date and time your child’s registration form is completed in IC.
High School Registration Windows in Infinite Campus:
Current grade 11 students: January 5 - February 15
Current grade 10 students: January 12 - February 15
Current grade 9 students: January 19 - February 15
Current grade 8 students: January 26 - February 15
KSK and KSM students may apply and will be scheduled based on seat availability once the initial KSH seats have been scheduled, and by the date/time application is received complete. Please apply as early as January 2, 2026 via the admissions portal at https://www.ksbe.edu/apply/summer_school/ and indicate you are currently attending Kamehameha Schools - Kapālama or Maui respectively.
For Community Students
The online 2026 Admissions & Financial Aid application will open at 8am on January 2 and is available from January 2, 2026 through February 15, 2026 at https://www.ksbe.edu/apply/summer_school/. You may apply for financial aid at the same time that you apply for Summer School.
Tuition
Tuition
Tuition for the summer sessions includes breakfast, snack and lunch:
One-Week sessions: $100
Two-Week Sessions and all HS Online Courses: $200
Four-Week Sessions: $400
Additional tuition fees may apply for certain high school courses.
Please do not send payment with the application. Beginning in early April 2026, all students awarded a summer program seat will receive a confirmation letter and tuition bill with payment instructions.
The following methods of payment for tuition will be accepted:
Financial Aid
FACTS online payment
- Due Thursday, April 30, 2026 unless otherwise noted.
- Online payment may be made from a savings or checking account (no service fee) or via credit card. Online credit card payments will be charged a 2.85% service fee.
- A $30 processing fee may be charged for any payment returned by the bank or financial Institution.Cashier’s Check - (After receiving a program seat in April) Please mail payment for tuition (if paying by check) to:
Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi
Kauluhala Summer Academy
16-714 Volcano Road
Keaʻau, Hawaiʻi 96749
Additional information regarding tuition will be available pending Probate Court advisement.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
For KS Students
Kamehameha students who are currently receiving financial aid for the 2025–2026 school year DO NOT need to complete a summer school financial aid application. Families will be notified of their eligibility for summer 2026 financial aid in December.
Kamehameha students who would like to apply for summer financial aid but did not apply for financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year, will need to contact the Hawaiʻi Resource Center at (808) 982-0851 for financial aid application availability.
For Community Students Who Are a Sibling of a Current KS Student
Kamehameha students who are currently receiving financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year can add siblings, who are non-Kamehameha students, to their school year 2025-2026 financial aid application. No SUMMER application is necessary after they've been added to their KS sibling's file. Notification of summer aid for the ‘ohana will be sent in December.
For Community Students
The online 2026 Admissions & Financial Aid application will open at 8am on January 2 and will be available from January 2, 2026 through February 15, 2026 at http://www.ksbe.edu/apply. You may apply for financial aid at the same time that you apply for Summer School.
Application Details
If you decide to apply for financial aid, you will be required to provide additional financial information when applying. All required financial documentation must be submitted no later than the application deadline, Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Students who are awarded financial aid, and later decide not to attend the summer program must notify the Kauluhala office immediately in writing by submitting a withdrawal form to allow waitlisted students the opportunity to enroll. Parents failing to provide timely notice to the Kauluhala office may be charged a withdrawal fee and may be given lower priority when registering for future summer programs.
If assistance is needed in completing your financial aid application, you can get help by contacting a Kamehameha Schools Resource Center (KSRC). KSRCs serve and support families applying to Kamehameha Schools' campuses, programs, and scholarships. The closest center is:
Kamehameha Schools East Hawaiʻi Resource Center
16-545 Old Volcano Road
Kea‘au, Hawai‘i 96749
PHONE: (808) 982-0851
Visit https://apps.ksbe.edu/resourcecenters for additional locations and hours of operation. For more information on our Summer School Financial Aid visit https://www.ksbe.edu/apply/financial-aid/summer-school
Additional information regarding tuition will be available pending Probate Court advisement.
Transportation
Transportation
One-way or round trip bus transportation service is available to and from locations. More transportation information will be available once child is enrolled.
Morning Bus Service (one-way) $50
Afternoon Bus Service (one-way) $50
Additional information regarding tuition will be available pending Probate Court advisement.
Requesting Bus Services
KS Students: Select an AM/PM route as part of your course registration.
Community Students: Complete the Transportation section of the program application.
Bus seat awards will accompany conditional enrollment letters mailed to applicants in early April. Bus transportation for waitlisted students who are later offered a program seat is not guaranteed and may not be available on desired routes. Bus route change requests are reviewed based on seat availability and are not guaranteed.
Bus seating capacity is limited, and route pick up and drop off times are approximate. No route changes, alterations, or courtesy stops are allowed. The transportation department reserves the right to cancel or change bus route times and locations dependent upon rider enrollment.
Parents are responsible for dropping off students in time for class and picking up students in a timely manner after their last class of the day.
Contact
Contact
If you have any questions or manaʻo about our summer program, please contact us at:
Kauluhala Summer Academy (808) 982-0033
Kylie Boucher (Office Coordinator) (808) 982-0793
Lisanne Kekuewa (Director) (808) 982-0008
Email: kauwela@ksbe.edu
Additional Resources:
Admissions (808) 982-0100
Financial Aid & Scholarship Services (808) 982-0851
Kamehameha Schools Statewide Resource Center (808) 982-0851
Transportation (808) 982-0026
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