Hā Initiative: Creative STEM After-School Program

Contact Information:

1132 Bishop Street, Suite 100
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808-521-4531
Fax: 808-521-4538
Email: hcapstem@hcapweb.org

Program Description:

The Hā Initiative is a fun and creative place for kids in grades 2 through 8 to spend their after-school time. Through this program, kids learn and grow by exploring the worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM).

The program is free and provides participants snacks, tutoring, and an opportunity to meet other kids and engage in exciting hands-on science projects and computer activities. They can also join a LEGO League robotics team!

Activities for Participants:

• LEGO Robotics
• FIRST and Junior FIRST LEGO League Robotics Competition
• Digital story-telling
• Science Experiments
• Creating original music using Garage Band
• Field Trips

Download the Participant Registration Packet here!
E-mail your completed Participant Registration Packet to hcapstem@hcapweb.org OR bring it in to one of the STEM Exploration Centers (hours and locations are listed below).

Volunteers Wanted!

We love our volunteers! If you are an adult, college student or high school student with a passion for education and would like to volunteer and make a difference in the lives of our participants, please click on the link below to receive more information including application details!

Download the Volunteer Application here.
Email your completed Volunteer Application to hcapstem@hcapweb.org

Hā Initiative Locations

Kalihi STEM Exploration Center
Kaʻiulani Elementary School, Room A9
783 N. King St.
Honolulu, HI 96817
Hours: M, T, TH, F: 2:00-5:00 pm and W: 1:00-5:00 pm
Google Map Link
Read more about the HCAP Kalihi-Palama District Service Center here.

Leeward STEM Exploration Center
HCAP Leeward District Service Center
85-555 Farrington Hwy.
Waiʻanae, HI 96792
Hours: M, T, TH, F: 2:00-5:00pm and W: 1:00-5:00pm
Google Map Link
Read more about the HCAP Leeward District Service Center here.

Central STEM Exploration Center
HCAP Central District Service Center
99-102 Kalaloa St.
ʻAiea, HI 96701
Hours: M, T, TH, F: 2:00-5:00 pm and W: 1:00-5:30 pm
Google Map Link
Read more about the HCAP Central District Service Center here.

Windward STEM Exploration Center
Hauʻula Civic Center
54-010 Kukuna Rd.
Hau`ula, HI 96717
Hours: M, T, TH: 2:00-5:00 pm

Kaʻaʻawa Elementary School
51-296 Kamehameha Hwy,
Kaʻaʻawa, HI 96730
Hours: W: 12:40-5:00 pm and F: 2:00-5:00 pm
Read more about the HCAP Windward District Service Center here.

Honolulu STEM Exploration Center
Ala Wai Elementary School
503 Kamoku St.
Honolulu, HI 96826
Hours: M, T, TH, F: 2:00-5:00 pm and W: 1:00-5:00 pm
Read more about the HCAP Leahi District Service Center here.