Classes & Camps
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Kahilu Performing Arts Workshop (KPAW) is a two-week summer musical theater performing arts camp. Founded in 2011, KPAW introduces youth to dynamic aspects of the performing arts. Students play acting games that involve physical awareness, improvisation, and communication. They rehearse musical numbers daily, learn songs and dances, and perform a play incorporating their acting skills. In addition to daily acting, dancing, and music classes, campers participate in daily ‘elective’ courses of their choice. On the last day of the two weeks, campers perform on the main stage for friends and families. All the KPAW teachers are theatre professionals from Hawai’i Island, assisted by local high school and college students pursuing a theatre education.
- Dates: July 22 – August 2, 2024 (Monday – Friday)
- 9:00am – 2:00pm
- Ages: 7 – 12
To Register: Class size is limited, and students are accepted on a first come first served basis. Please click to register.
Tuition for the course is $465.00 for each applicant plus a $3.00 registration fee.
Financial Aid or Payment Plans: Limited scholarships are available. To apply for a scholarship please complete your registration and submit it with your $25 deposit. After your completed registration has been received, you will be emailed a receipt and a link to the financial aid application.
Deadline for submission of your financial aid application is Monday, June 10, 2024 by 5:00 pm. Awards will be announced on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 via email. Each scholarship applicant needs to complete their own separate application.
If a class/camp does not have sufficient enrollment to go forward, we reserve the right to cancel the class/camp.
- Two weeks prior to the first day, we will notify families via email that enrollment is low and the class/camp may be cancelled. Families are encouraged to recruit friends to join in the fun so that we can have enough enrollment to move forward.
- One week prior to the first day, a class/camp with low enrollment will be cancelled, and families notified via email. If there is space in other classes or camps, we will happily transfer the student, otherwise, a full refund will be provided.
If something unforeseen occurs which prohibits the class/camp from taking place, we reserve the right to cancel the class/camp. We will notify families as early as possible, and a full refund will be provided.
Our Performances for Young Audiences series introduces students aged 5-18 to the magic of live theatre, dance, and music. These special matinee performances feature artists who blend their craft with personal stories and interactive demonstrations, creating an unforgettable experience for our young audience members.
Kahilu Performing Arts Classes (KPAC) offer a selection of afternoon and evening classes in acting, music, and musical theatre each fall and spring. Our programs also include master classes with Season artists, summer camps, and the Kahilu Performing Arts Workshop (KPAW), led by KPAC alumni. Scholarships are available to make these opportunities accessible to all.
Our partnerships with local schools enable us to bring the arts into the lives of students in a meaningful and engaging way. The Kahilu Arts (K-Arts) program has provided middle school students with the opportunity to shine both on and off the stage, while our ‘Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Festival connects Hawaiian music legends with the next generation of artists. Our gallery exhibits also offer docent-led programs for a deeper understanding of the artwork on display.
Kahilu welcomes interns and volunteers of all ages and interests to participate in our year-round workforce development programs. By working alongside our dedicated team, participants gain valuable experience and contribute to the vibrant artistic community we strive to cultivate.
Join us at Kahilu and be part of our mission to make a place where community, creativity and inspiration thrive.
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Performances for Young Audiences
Our Performances for Young Audiences series at Kahilu aims to ignite a lifelong passion for the arts in students aged 5-18.