VARIETY OF HUNGARIAN - HAWAII PROGRAMS & SESSIONS BETWEEN NOVEMBER 23 - 27th, THANKSGIVING IN OAHU, HAWAII

JOIN US IN HAWAII

We are running an overnight THANKSGIVING camp in Hawaii, focusing on Hungarian and Hawaiian heritage. We are located right on the beach at Oahu's beautiful North Shore, just 60-minutes from Honolulu and the world-famous Waikiki Beach.

Our camp runs for 5 days and 4 nights - overnight camping in cabins for kids, as well as daily passes for families who just want to participate in our amazing cultural heritage program.

Children over the age of 7 can participate in the camp alone, with parental consent. Children under the age of 7 can attend the camp with their parents and join the PARENT CAMP.

Come join us and meet the Hawaiian Hungarians, and learn about Hawaii and Hungary. You'll enjoy our white sandy beach, charismatic coaches, delicious food, and many other amazing camp activities you won't find anywhere else - many of which are unique to Hawaii and Hungary.

Our camp is sponsored by the Külföldi Magyar Cserkészszövetség . We are welcoming amazing Hungarian scouts from California to help us with the program.

REGISTER BEFORE November 15th, 2022 and start your search for flights right now if you join us from outside of Oahu, Hawaii.

CHILDREN

Join us for a fun, activity-filled camp to reconnect with your roots and learn about a new culture. In our camp, all ages will find great activities for themselves. Choose from Hungarian folk dance, games, archery, wood carving, or surfing . Learn about your Hungarian heritage through the rich Hungarian folk tales. You will be taken into the Hawaiian mythical world where you will learn about the 'menehunes' & midnight marchers' , dance hula, and make hawaiian arts. Kids over the age of 7 can attend alone, given parental consent.

CHILDREN UNDER 7

Children under 7 can play, dance, surf, and get to know other Hungarian and American families during the daily activities and by the campfire. Have fun playing team games and enjoying all the amazing activities. Kids under the age of 7 can attend the camp with their families. Children can participate in the daily activities, but at night between 6pm and 8am, need to stay with their parents.

PARENTS

Join us every morning for breakfast and enjoy Hawaii's beautiful's sights. Meet other Hungarian families from the islands and mainland USA. Take tours together and share your culture. Parents are welcome to join camp dinner for the first and last night, and enjoy Thanksgiving feast with us on the 24th of 2022.

PROGRAM

During the five days, a wonderful, fairy-tale "journey" awaits the children, as they familiarize themselves with well-known and lesser-known Hungarian folk tales. They can walk in the shoes of fairy-tale characters, develop or exercise their creativity, and make new friends - all in a pleasant, natural environment. Each day of the camp focuses on a new folk tale and a Hawaiian mythology.

A taste of the programs:

Interactive programs with Hungarian folk tales, folk dance, puppet shows, archery, wood carving, hiking
Participate in mystery of the Hawaiian traditional life, learn hula dance, get to know the mystery of the Hawaiian nights, and the tradition of surfing and kayaking
Daily Hungarian folk dance and music classes, hula dance practices, local and Hungarian arts & crafts
Learning and immersing in 2-3 new Hungarian and Hawaiian folk tales every day.

Children will be assigned into small teams based on age. Each team will have a team lead who will be leading the kids every day. There will be a separate girls and boys' cabins and the team lead or an adult will be assigned to be responsible for the kids overnight.

Day 1

Wednesday, November 23rd

4:00pm - 5:00pm - Arriving to camp, occupying cabins and parents setting up tents.

3:00pm - 5:00pm Children teams will be formed and activities will start. Team leads will be assigned.

6:00pm - Opening the CAMP and Dinner (parents are welcome).

7.00pm - Hungarian Traditional Campfire with singing.

Day 2

Thursday, November 24rd

8:00am - Breakfast

9:00am - 12:00am - Daily program

12:00pm - 1:00pm - Lunch

1:00pm - 1:30 Rest (Csendes Piheno)

1:30pm - 5:00pm - Daily program

6:00pm - Dinner - Thanksgiving Dinner (parents are welcome)

7:00pm - Campfire and 'szalonna' & s'mores

Day 3

Friday, November 25th

8:00am - Breakfast

9:00am - 12:00am - Daily program - additional program: archery or kayaking (age dependent activity)

12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm - 1:30 Rest (Csendes Piheno)

1:30pm - 5:00pm - Daily program

6:00pm - Dinner

7:00pm - Campfire and Hawaiian campfire banana split

Day 4

Saturday, November 26th

8:00am - Breakfast

9:00am - 12:00am - Daily program - additional program: surf lesson or snorkel experience (age dependent activity)

12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm - 1:30 Rest (Csendes Piheno)

1:30pm - 5:00pm - Daily program

6:00pm - Dinner - (parents are welcome)

7:00pm - Campfire

Day 5

Sunday, November 27th

8:00am - Breakfast

9:00am - 12:00am - Daily program

12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm - 1:30 Rest (Csendes Piheno)

1:30pm - 3:00pm - Daily program

3:00pm Closing Ceremony and Departure

All activities are subject to change depending on availability and age.

Children over 7

$100/child

Includes:

Cabin accommodation in quad room (4 beds in one room) with bathroom.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner + Snacks

All Classes & Activities

Extra Kamaʻāina discount - email us

Prices are for 5days/4nights

Children under 7

$50/child

Includes:

Cabin or tent accommodation (sleeping with parents)

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner + Snacks

All Classes & Activities

Extra Kamaʻāina discount - email us

Prices are for 5days/4nights

Adults

$50/adults

Includes:

Tent accommodation. You will need to bring your own tent & mattress or you can rent a tent for extra $$$ from YMCA.

If breakfast and dinner requested, it is an additional $50

Extra Kamaʻāina discount - email us

Prices are for 5days/4nights

Adults

$100/adults

Includes:

Cabin accommodation in quad rooms (4 beds in one room) with bathroom.

If breakfast and dinner requested, it is an additional $50

Extra Kamaʻāina discount - email us

Prices are for 5days/4nights

no more cabins, only tent sites

Day Pass

$70/child

Includes:

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner + Snacks

All Classes & Activities

No Accommodation

Extra Kamaʻāina discount - email us

Prices are for 5days

Our camp site

Activities

Camp Fire Everyday

Relax on the beach

PARENTS' DAILY ACTIVITIES - SUGGESTIONS

Our camp is close to Waialua and Haleiwa towns on the North Shore of Oahu.

SCHEDULED Parent GROUP ACTIVITIES

Day 2 - Thursday - THANKSGIVING DAY

7am - 8am Zen Meditation with Andi

8am - Waialua Turkey Trot 2022 local 5K run. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/waialua-turkey-trot-2022-tickets-442240472157?fbclid=IwAR2VT_qSGK12BpXLwep1RSU9xdbZLavEYY8ByHjBJ-Jmco8yPmJpqeTv8no

10am - 10.45am - Folk Dance and Singing with Attila

1pm - 2pm - Self Defense with Reka

2pm - 3pm Ukulele learning with Attila

2pm - 3pm Nemezeles (Karacsonyfa deszek) with Agi T.

3pm - 5.30pm - Ka’ena Point sunset hike with Niki

https://thistraveldream.com/kaena-point-hike/

Day 3 - Friday

7am - 8am Zen Meditation with Andi

8am - 10am Surf with Andi and Peter

10am - 11pm jewelry making with Agi L. -

11am - 12pm Folk Dance and Singing with Attila

1.30 - 2.30 Ukulele learning with Attila

2.30 - 3.30 Embroidery with Agi Nemezeles (Karacsonyfa deszek) with Agi T.

1pm - 5.00pm - KEALIA TRAIL hike with Andi

https://www.thehikinghi.com/single-post/2017/09/25/kealia-trail-and-access-roadto-makua-valley

Day 4 - Saturday

9am - 10pm - Self Defense with Reka

10am - 11am painting with Petra

11am - 11.30am Embroidery with Agi

5.30 - 6pm Dance Rehearsal for the evening with Attila

Day 5 - Sunday

8.00am - 10am join the kids to a snorkel trip

All activities are subject to change depending on availability and age.

SUGGESTIONS

Day 1 - Arriving

Day 2 - Visit North Shore Attractions - THANKSGIVING DAY - many attractions are closed

Observe the sea turtles at Laniakea Beach

Snorkeling at Shark’s Cove: one of the best snorkeling spots on the North Shore

Hike to Ka’ena Point sunset hike. You might see whales, monk seals, albatross.

Hike the Ehukai Pillbox trail: the Ehukai Pillbox Hike, also called Sunset Pillbox Hike, is a 2.3-mile moderate trail that takes you to two World War II-era pillboxes.

Food suggestion:

Sunrise: https://www.sunriseshackhawaii.com

Haleiwa Bowls is the best for acai bowls.

Day 3 - Visit North Shore and Windward side attractions

Dole Plantation: Admission to the Dole Plantation grounds is free. Any additional activities pricing is available at: https://www.doleplantation.com OR

Waimea Falls Visit: Swim in a waterfall. Admission is about $16 minimum for group of 10 people or single adult ticket for $25.

Polynesian Center: One of the best experiences to learn about the Polynesian culture. Adult tickets: 119.95, Child (4-11): $95.96 Advance booking required. Join their evening Hawaii show or the Dinner Luau entertainment. OR

Kualoa Ranch - Hollywood Movie Sites Tour: Advance booking required.https://www.kahua-ranch.com

Day 4 - Visit the Windward Side or Honolulu/ Waikiki

Windward

Lanikai Beach: start your day early and visit Lanikai beach for an amazing sunrise

Book a trip to the Sand Bar: https://www.hawaiiactivities.com/en/hawaii/oahu/ctg/165886:kaneohe_bay_sandbar/

Visit the beautiful Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden: https://www.honolulu.gov/parks/hbg/honolulu-botanical-gardens/182-site-dpr-cat/569-ho-omaluhia-botanical-garden.html

Visit the Valley of Temples: https://byodo-in.com

Honolulu / Waikiki

Visit DIAMOND HEAD: https://loveoahu.org/sights-and-destinations/diamond-head/

Visit Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona Memorial: free entrace but tickets for USS Arizona: https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g60982-d16862203-Pearl_Harbor_USS_Arizona_Memorial-Honolulu_Oahu_Hawaii.html

Take a SURF lesson in Waikiki: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Products-g29222-t20246-zfg12024-a_contentId.129411773750+14159750784-Oahu_Hawaii.html

Visit Iolani Palace (The Royal Hawaiian Palace) and Missionaries' houses: https://www.iolanipalace.org/visit/

Visit the world famous BISHOP Museum: https://www.bishopmuseum.org/explore-hawaii/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=bshp-postcovid&utm_content=search-avatarmix-hinei&utm_term=maxconv-evrgrn&gclid=CjwKCAjwg5uZBhATEiwAhhRLHltjd8Sy6PU-sHkszPB-e2yC_xRwCmEy68dfyMHhiMZx6jIkYIrJTxoCkJ4QAvD_BwE

Day 5 - Short Day

Dare yourself and SWIM with the SHARKS or visit Haleiwa town's surf museum. :) https://gowanderly.com/things-to-do-north-shore-oahu/

If you survived this day, come back by 12pm to pack and pick up your children by 2pm.

ADDITIONAL CAMP Programs for ADULTS

Zen Meditation - Free
Folk Dance - Tanchaz - Free
Hula
Painting Meditation Class - Free
Self Defense - Free
Jewelry Making workshop - $

(subject to change)

Please parents, let us know if you have any special talents that you would like to share with the camp. (example: wood workshop, rovas iras, yoga, dance etc.)

Share your talent!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16eZ8UOsdtQZnPDQI1-39P2h0oiHsnNZaeyl0JQorDt4/edit?usp=sharing

Need Parents' Help

You can sign up here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16eZ8UOsdtQZnPDQI1-39P2h0oiHsnNZaeyl0JQorDt4/edit?usp=sharing

LOCATION

YMCA Camp Erdman is a summer camp, family/group/school destination located on the beautiful North Shore of O'ahu, Hawai'i since 1926. Camp Erdman (view panorama) is a long white-sand beach that marks the end of Farrington Highway. The movie LOST was actually filmed here. Some of the history: https://ymca150.ymcahonolulu.org/stories/12-ymca-camp-erdman

What to bring?

Basic camping gear: flashlight, warmer clothes, blanket or sleeping back, backpack, hiking or sports shoes, your own shampoo and soap, toiletries, mosquito repellent.
Bring your own tent, mattress, bed sheets, sleeping bags, and pillow or let us know if you need one.
Beach wear, sunscreens, hat, and 2 towels (1 beach and 1 bathroom).
Daily clothes, sandals, sport shoes, slippers, mosquito repellent, backpack.
Prepare for rainy weather: rain boots, rain jackets, umbrella
Water bottle
Hungarian folk blouse or shirt or white shirt.
Snorkel gear if you have one.

See some location pictures.

Registration & Payments

Please register at the following site: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHNUD8GL3lF8LlF0Qe_sArFYvtHq9caBisGrYBlLXDOEUUfA/viewform?usp=sf_link

After registration, you will receive an invoice with terms & conditions documents and instructions on how to make payments.

Extra Kamaʻāina discount - email us at menehune.keiki@gmail.com.

REGISTRATION CLOSES ON NOVEMER 15th, 2022.

Contact us with any questions: menehune.keiki@gmail.com

Transportation

We can pick up limited number of people from the airport. If you rent a car and have still space in your car, please help fellow travelers and share your arrival and departure date.

Family Ride Share sign up

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16eZ8UOsdtQZnPDQI1-39P2h0oiHsnNZaeyl0JQorDt4/edit?usp=sharing

BUS

About $9 and takes 3hrs to get to Mokulēia where we can pick you up.

Use transportation planner

https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Honolulu-Airport-HNL/Mokul%C4%93ia#r/Line-20-bus-bus-line-521-bus

https://moovitapp.com/honolulu_hi-1144/poi/Mokuleia/Honolulu%20Airport/en?metroSeoName=Honolulu_HI&customerId=4908&ref=1&af_sub8=%2Findex%2Fen%2Fpublic_transit-Mokuleia-Honolulu_HI-site_61915549-1144&poiType=egnsite&fll=21.32452_-157.92507&tll=21.55056_-158.16222

or Google map

Bus Pass

https://www.facebook.com/messenger_media/?thread_id=100005860333745&attachment_id=500524401782096&message_id=mid.%24cAABa9EeA_wmKQqAuzGEEVrdfGSgU

Lyft and Uber are available

Weather

The average temperature in Mokuleia in November for a typical day ranges from a high of 79°F (26°C) and a low of 75°F (24°C). Some would describe it as pleasantly warm and breezy.

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