Kauai Volunteer Adventure: Impact & Explore

Course Description: Kauai Volunteer Adventure: Impact & Explore

Hawaii Volunteer Program for Teens 🌺🌊

Hawaii’s beauty goes far beyond its beaches — and this program gives teens the chance to give back to the islands while experiencing them up close. Through hands-on community service with respected local organizations, students contribute to environmental protection, cultural preservation, and social support initiatives. Along the way, they’ll explore the islands through surfing, tubing, snorkeling, ziplining and more, forming a close-knit ohana and gaining a genuine appreciation for Hawaii’s people, ecosystems, and traditions.

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Program Highlights ✨

• Float through caves on a river tubing adventure 🌈

• Assemble “Journey Bags” for children in foster care 💛

• Help protect coral reefs and explore marine ecosystems 🐢

• Zipline above Maui’s treetops 🌴

• Ride an outrigger canoe on crystal waters 🌊

• Support environmental restoration across Maui 🌱

• Sail & snorkel the Molokini Crater 🐠

• Traditional Hula lesson & luau at sunset 🌅

• Surf lessons with professional instructors 🏄‍♂️

• Learn Hawaiian biodiversity and cultural history 🌺

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Service Projects 🌿

Malama na Honu 🐢

Learn about Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles while supporting education, conservation, and beach protection efforts. Assist staff with outreach and help keep turtle habitats safe and clean.

About the Organization:

A non-profit dedicated to sea turtle protection through public awareness and conservation based on the Spirit of Aloha.

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ECO Maui 🌱

Discover why so many of Hawaii’s species exist nowhere else on earth. Join local preservation work such as clearing invasive plants, restoring ancient coastal lands, planting taro, and building protective barriers.

About the Organization:

ECO Maui promotes environmental stewardship through immersive, hands-on education.

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Village of Hope 💙

Prepare “Journey Bags” filled with essentials for children entering foster care — many of whom arrive at new homes without personal belongings.

About the Organization:

Supports foster children by working with social workers, volunteers, and foster families to provide comfort and needed resources.

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Maui Cultural Lands 🌺

Travel to Honokowai Valley, an important cultural and archaeological site. Help remove invasive species, learn about traditional medicinal plants, and assist with reforesting the valley with native species.

About the Organization:

A grassroots land trust focused on protecting and restoring Hawaiian cultural resources.

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Activities 🌴

Kauai

• Stand-up paddleboarding on Hanalei Bay

• Backcountry tubing through cave systems

• Surf lessons with professional instructors 🌊

Maui

• Make a grass lei and take a traditional Hula lesson 🌺

• Sail and snorkel at Molokini Crater

• Epic treetop zipline adventure

• Outrigger canoe surfing

• Snorkeling and ocean exploration 🐠

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Accommodations 🏨

Kauai — Kauai Shores Hotel

Island-style rooms with private terraces/balconies, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, WiFi, and bright, tropical décor.

Maui — Maui Coast Hotel

Located on Maui’s west coast with ocean views, outdoor pool, and fitness center.

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What It’s Like 🌈

A meaningful balance of community service, cultural experiences, and fun adventure — all within a small, supportive group.

40 Service Hours

A completion letter outlining service hours and project descriptions is provided after the program.

Meals 🍽️

Breakfast and dinner daily + 2 lunches.

Transportation 🚐

Passenger vans driven by trained staff.

Group Size 👥

Up to 24 participants.

Dietary Options

Most dietary needs and restrictions can be accommodated.

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Program Specifics

Flight to Kauai ✈️

Leaders coordinate flight arrival times and greet participants at the airport.

Internal Flight

Additional fee: $195 USD (Kauai ➝ Maui)

Return Flight from Maui

Leaders assist with check-in and remain until flights depart; chaperoned flight may be available for NY-area students.

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Meals 🍜

Breakfasts at restaurants or hotel dining, lunches and dinners at local restaurants.

Vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free, kosher style, and allergy accommodations available.

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Laundry 🧺

Weekly laundry at local laundromats; detergent and guidance provided.

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What’s Included ✔️

• Lodging

• Breakfast & dinner daily + 2 lunches

• All listed activities

• Airport transfers (designated times)

• Taxes & gratuities

Not included: transportation to/from the program, internal flight fee, snacks, souvenirs, laundry, optional travel insurance.