nurturing a child's sense of wonder and awe
Cultural studies
We are honored to offer Hawaiian cultural studies with esteemed Kumu Kahokule’a Haiku.
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Kumu Haiku is a Native Hawaiian adventurer, award winning cultural educator, musician, and conservationist. He was born on the Island of O’ahu and raised in the traditional way by his grandparents on the Island of Maui.
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With the guidance of his elders, the mountains and the sea were his playground as well as his classroom. He is a Kamehameha Schools graduate and a pioneer in distance learning education. He is the former Cultural Ambassador for the Montage Kapalua Bay and currently the Hawaiian Studies teacher at Haiku Elementary School. Kumu Haiku has been featured in several local, national, and international publications.
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“We were lucky to have Mr. Haiku, a veritable cultural encyclopedia….” -New York Times
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Class focus
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Nature adventure, island-wide site visits
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Hawaiian language: numbers, colors, songs, greetings
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Cultural arts and crafts: frond weaving, lei making
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Traditional games: Ulu Maika, Konane, Hukihuki
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Myths and legends
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Cultural walks/hikes with plant and animal identification
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Resource management
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Extracurriculars: surfing, archery
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and more!
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Read more
The Waimea Valley Reveals Its Secrets, The New York Times, Dec 1, 2011.
Hiking Oahu With Hawaiian Hiking Company, TravelAge West, Nov 9, 2014.
Reviving the True Spirit of Aloha, stuff.co.nz, Jul 23, 2013.
