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Pride and Victory: Outdoor Outreach Program

by Aaron on April 10, 2008 · 0 comments

The Outdoor Outreach Program got off to a great start with our special needs students from Aina Haina Elementary, Kalihi Elementary, Roosevelt High School and Leilehua High School taking part in our overnight camp out. The program was filled with new and exciting activities. We had such a wonderful time and look foward to our next camping adventure. Mahalo to all of our Teachers, Chaperones and a special mahalo to our military personnel from Fort Shafter who transported our Kalihi Elementary students to camp.

Our special needs students at Kaimuki High School participated in a day camp that took place at their school tailored especially for them. The day camp started right after school and ended into the night with diner and fun for all. Mahalo to Mrs. Tatafu and volunteers for making this a very special camp for our students.

KAMP Hawaii will be extremely busy this spring with 8 weeks of camping and 1 day camp. We are looking forward to a great spring campout that will attract over 1200 campers. The campers will get a quality program with a healthy lifestyle message attached. See you all in camp.

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Pride and Victory: Enrichment Outreach Program

by Aaron on August 3, 2007 · 0 comments

KAMP Hawaii ended the summer by reaching 4,852 participants at 39 program sites on Oahu. Mayor Mufi Hannemann made a visit to Kamehameha Field and gave a very inspiring speech to the kids. This past summer the objective was to educate our keiki’s about the harmful effects of drugs. We provided a drug free program by utilizing our hands on approach technique to drive home the importance of drugs and making the right choices.

In the end over 3,000 participants entered KAMP Hawaii “Pride and Victory” Healthy Lifestyle Contest. Judging by these results, the kids did really pay attention during our activities. Each entry was carefully read and reviewed by Mr. KALO and his Committee. We had 18 entries selected and they were given prizes for their efforts.  The entries that were selected were: Andres (Petrie Park), Julie (Kamiloiki Park), Anisa and Kailyn (Manoa Valley), Amy (Makiki Park), Ethen (Sheridan Park), Justin (Kalihi Valley Park), Kawehi (Fern Park), Haley (Halawa Park), Jonathon (Makakilo Park), Virginia Lynn (Mililani Park), Zoey and Dane (Crestview Park), Ashley and Edward (Hauula Park), Jared (Ben Parker Park), Nick (Waimanalo Park) and Ian (Ahuimanu Park). Mahalo to all participants. Everyone is a winner.

Mahalo to our sponsors, because without you this could not have happened. City and County of Honolulu-Mayor’s Anti-Drug Task Force, Kosasa Family Foundation, Friends of Hawaii Charities, First Hawaiian Bank Foundation, Hawaii Community Foundation-Rev. Okumura Family Fund, Alexander and Baldwin Foundation, Hawaii Womens Legal Foundation, KURO Builders, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Mr. Fred Trotter, Island Insurance Foundation and the Kaneta Foundation.

Remember what KA’LO says “Kids and Me play with pride and not with Drugs. Say no to drugs.

STOP! THINK! IS DRUGS WORTH LOSING YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, EDUCATION AND YOUR LIFE! MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION! DRUGS=DEATH

BY:KAILYN

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Pride and Victory: Celebration in Kalihi

by Aaron on July 26, 2007 · 0 comments

Mr. John Schapperle, Island Insurance President and Chief Operating Officer, presented the $10,000 check to KAMP Hawaii Executive Director Aaron Kamau and current participants at a presentation ceremony held at Kalakaua District Park.

"KAMP is a wonderful program which can have an important positive impact on our keiki during their formative years," said John Schapperle, President and COO of Island Insurance. "We believe the developmentof our youth through programs such as KAMP Hawaii will help to keep thousands of Hawaii's potential future leaders on the right path."

With your support together we can continue to champion the cause in improving the quality of life for our youth of Hawaii and for the betterment of our communities.   

KAMP Hawaii Board of Directors, staff and volunteers would like to thank The Island Insurance Foundation for their most generous gift.

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Pride and Victory: Enrichment Outreach Program

by Aaron on July 6, 2007 · 0 comments

KAMP Hawaii has taken its Drug Awareness Program into the City and County of Honolulu, Department of Parks and Recreation Summer Fun Program challenging our participants by utilizing our hands-on fun and safe activities to make the right choices about illegal drugs.

KAMP Hawaii takes its “Pride and Victory” Enrichement Outreach Program to over 40 program sites on Oahu for over 5,000 participants sponsored by Mayor Mufi Hannemann Anti-Drug Task Force, Kosasa Family Foundation, Friends of Hawaii Charities, First Hawaiian Bank Foundation, Hawaii Community Foundation-Rev. Okumura Famiiy Fund, Alexander and Baldwin Foundation, Hawaii Womens Legal Foundation, Kuro Builders, Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Atherton Foundation, HMAA, and Mr. Fred Trotter. Together we can champion the cause for a better Hawaii.

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Outdoor Outreach Program

by Aaron on April 30, 2007 · 0 comments

What a great way to start off the Outdoor Outreach Program with our Special Needs Students participating in our one night two day program. This was a very special campout for us because several of our high school students have finished school and are ready for what awaits them. Some of these students have participated with KAMP Hawaii for a number of years. All of the students participated in all of our activities and swimming again was a great hit. Students and teachers from Leilehua H.S., Roosevelt H.S. and Aina Haina Elementary enjoyed forming new friendships and they bonded really well together. Campfire, smores and crab hunting was the highlight of the night. True mentorship at its best was witnessed when the older students helped the younger students cook their breakfast. Bacon, eggs and pancakes was enjoyed by all. We at KAMP Hawaii will really miss those students who have finished their time with us but they do know that they are welcome anytime! See you in the Fall!

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Life Mentoring in Action

by Aaron on February 22, 2007 · 0 comments

We welcomed our new participants with open arms. It has been five weeks since we started and the participants are growing stronger and they are filled with excitment as we prepare for our Outdoor Outreach Program. Time sure does fly when students are preparing for their spring outing.

KAMP Hawaii was recently awarded $5,000.00 from the NFL Pro Bowl Charities and participated in the Kick-Off Rally with Frank Supovitz of the NFL, Mayor Mufi Hannemann and NFL All Stars LaDainian Tomlinson (San Diego Chargers and 2006 MVP of the NFL), Lorenzo Neal (San Diego Chargers), Steven Jackson (St. Louis Rams), Troy Polamalu (Pittsburgh Steelers) and Keenan Forney (Atlanta Falcons-U of Hawaii) it was a fun event. It was great for KAMP Hawaii.

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NFL Charities

by Aaron on February 7, 2007 · 0 comments

KAMP HawaiiContact Information:

Aaron Kamau, Executive Director(808) 484-9240  

NFL Charities Pro Bowl Grant Program Awards $5,000 to KAMP HAWAII Honolulu, Hawaii –

NFL Charities Pro Bowl Grant Program recently awarded $5,000 to KAMP Hawaii.  The grant will be used for KAMP Hawaii’s “Life Mentoring Programs” expansion project on Leeward Coast of Oahu. KAMP Hawaii-“Life Mentoring Programs” board of directors and staff would like to extend a big Mahalo to the NFL Charities Pro Bowl Grant Program for their generous gift.

This gift will enable KAMP Hawaii to continue to serve “at-risk” students and students with disabilities in our communities and to fulfill our mission statement.  

Formed in 1973, NFL Charities is a nonprofit organization that enables NFL teams and their players to contribute collectively to charitable causes on a national level. NFL Charities, which has approved more than $70 million in grants to more than 250 different organizations since its inception, donates approximately $10 million in grants annually to support the work of current and former NFL players and to provide funding in the areas of education and youth services, and sports-related medical research.  

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Party at Kaimuki High School

by Aaron on December 27, 2006 · 0 comments

KAMP Hawaii put on a mini-day camp at Kaimuki High School on Dec 15 2007.  It was a winter break party for the special needs students of Mrs. Tatafu.  We started the afternoon off by doing archery.  Each student got to shoot several times and the targets were hit multiple times.  After that we started to cook using materials that the students had prepared in previous class sessions.  We baked cookies in our   box oven and  cooked bacon, eggs,  hamburger paties using tin can stoves and sternos burnners.  When all the food was cooked everyone ate a delicious afternoon snack and a good time was had by all.

See you in March for our Day Camp.

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Program Highlight: Jefferson Elementary

by Aaron on December 12, 2006 · 0 comments

By Mrs. Hee, (Principal Jefferson Elementary School), Mrs. Hirano, Ms. Sasaoka and Ms. Kay.

KAMP Hawaii has taught our students important life skills early on in their life. Through the activities that Aaron and his staff have provided, the students have learned the values of respect, teamwork, and citizenship. When the earthquake struck Hawaii, the students were equipped with the knowledge to take care of themselves. KAMP Hawaii facilitates activities that correlate with the student’s curricular subjects. For instance, First Aid and Health Studies goes hand in hand. Social Studies is brought to life when the students demonstrate citizenship towards each other and those they interact with. Learning Science couldn’t be better. The students love learning how to cook. When all is done, the students write about their experiences. This exercise encourages them to write about their thoughts and emotions. We cherish Aaron and his staff with all that he has contributed for the students of Jefferson Elementary. With the skills learned, our hopes are that the students grow to become whole and knowledgeable in anything they set their sights on. By giving the students the ability to empower themselves, their future is so much brighter. Thank you KAMP Hawaii in helping us to accomplish this.

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KAMP Hawaii – Life Mentoring in Action

by Aaron on December 7, 2006 · 0 comments

Kids At Risk Mentoring Programs (KAMP) is a Hawaii-based, 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that focuses on disadvantage and at-risk youth in our communities. We are currently working with 57 local schools and 4,868 students.KAMP Hawaii programs foster positive changes through our prevention oriented proven curriculum, and hands on quality programs that link in “ohana” family and “ohana” community values. The importance of teamwork and leadership skills is taught through activities that stress communication, role modeling, group facilitation, goal setting, and self-discipline. With over 18 years experience, KAMP Hawaii staff, and programs have a proven record of accomplishment in mentoring at-risk kids on Oahu. KAMP Hawaii's “Life Mentoring Programs” sets the standard for the future of supplemental classroom education through the support of partnerships from Hawaii's
business community, other non-profit groups, churches, and governmental agencies.

We have five specialized programs. The KAMP Classroom Outreach Program, Outdoor Enrichment Program, Alternative Learning Center Outreach Program, Special Needs Outreach Program, and the Community Sports Education Program make KAMP Hawaii, “Life Mentoring Programs” a premier youth organization in Hawaii. Schools are working to establish a direct means of improving the quality of education through school-community programs like ours.
Hawaii's young people have more needs than ever before, with the influence of drugs, gangs, alcohol, tobacco, and all of the negative environments that surround them. KAMP Hawaii was formed to meet the needs of the youth in our communities. Our goal is to make a positive impact on the youth of Hawaii, by making a difference in the
lives of the youth that we serve, and to improve the attitudes and learning environment of our youth.

What stands out with KAMP Hawaii's program is that our staff is dedicated and has a heart for the youth in Hawaii.We believe that working with the youth of Hawaii is a privilege, and appreciate the opportunity we have as a staff to do what we do best. KAMP Hawaii is progressive, innovative, and creative in developing programs that meet the needs of our youth and our community. True success can be found when you can help someone to become a teacher or mentor themselves. We help our young people begin to take positive steps towards their future, using the responsive, compassionate, outreach programs that we provide. We look forward to serving the young people of Hawaii for many years to come.

KAMP Hawaii would like to say Mahalo to Live It Up! Magazine and AmeriFunding Express for their generous contribution to the youth of Hawaii. If you would like to get involved with KAMP Hawaii as a volunteer or make a contribution, please contact Aaron Kamau, Executive Director at (808) 484-9240 or e-mail: aaron@kamphawaii.org, or mail: KAMP Hawaii, P.O. Box 13041, Aiea, Hawaii, 96701. Please visit our website at www.kamphawaii.org.With your help, we will be able to continue to serve and make a difference in Hawaii's youth.

Note: Article taken from Live It Up Magazine.

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