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HAWAIIAN EDVENTURE / UNIVERSITY OF
HAWAII AT HILO Conference Center 200 W. Kawili Street Hilo, HI 96720 (Island of Hawaii) Tel. (808) 974-7555 Fax (808) 974-7684 Email: foxgolds@hawaii.edu A dynamic integrative program designed for students and visitors linking academic, recreational and cultural activities. Hands-on participatory learning experiences for students ranging in age from 12 years - 90 years. The award winning program has defined the standard for educational excellence in travel study programs in marine science, astronomy, and volcanology and may be designed specifically for your group's interests. Photo |
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HAWAIIAN EDVENTURE / UNIVERSITY OF
HAWAII AT HILO Conference Center 200 W. Kawili Street Hilo, HI 96720 (Island of Hawaii) Tel. (808) 974-7555 Fax (808) 974-7684 Email: foxgolds@hawaii.edu A dynamic integrative program designed for students and visitors linking academic, recreational and cultural activities. Hands-on participatory learning experiences for students ranging in age from 12 years - 90 years. The award winning program has defined the standard for educational excellence in travel study programs in marine science, astronomy, and volcanology and may be designed specifically for your group's interests. Photo |
FRIENDS BORDERS BOOKS MUSIC & CAFE 301 Makaala Hilo, HI 96720 (Hilo District) Tel. (808) 933-1410 Extensive children's book section plus games and educational materials. BORDERS BOOKS MUSIC & CAFE 75-1000 Henry Street Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (North Kona District) Tel. (808) 331-1668 Extensive children's book section plus games and educational materials. DOLPHIN QUEST Hilton Waikoloa Village Waikoloa, HI 96738 (South Kohala District) Tel. Toll-free (800) 248-1316 A half-hour experience you will remember for life. An enriching encounter with several Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins in their lagoon. Children and adults can get in the water and interact with these very active and playful creatures. Dolphin Quest offers fun, interactive dolphin encounter programs to people of all ages at the Hilton Waikoloa Village. A portion of the proceeds from our programs supports vital marine education, conservation and research. Reservations for our programs can be made up to 2 months in advance. DONKEY TALES OF HAWAII P. O. Box 1768 Keaau, HI 96749 (Puna District) Tel. (808) 968-6585 Donkey adventures for children. Hiking and camping. Programs for children with special needs. Available for parties. FUN FACTORY 75-5744 Alii Drive Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (North Kona District) Tel. (808) 334-1578 Electronic family fun. FUN FACTORY Waiakea Kai Shopping Plaza 88 Kanoelehua Avenue Hilo, HI 96720 (Downtown Hilo District) Tel. (808) 935-3444 Electronic family fun. HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK P. O. Box 52 Hawaii National Park, HI 96718-0052 (Volcano District) Tel. (808) 985-6000 (open 24 hours per day, all year) Hawaii Volcanoes National Park encompasses 333,000 acres from sea level to the 13,677-foot summit of Mauna Loa, the world's largest and most active volcano. It is home to Kilauea Volcano, Mauna Loa's dynamic smaller sibling which provides frequent opportunities for lava viewing. The park offers incredible scenery and extensive hiking, biking and camping opportunities. Below are some activities of special interest to children. For more information, please visit the Park's Website. (The 7-day park entry fee is $10 per vehicle; $5 per bicyclist or pedestrian; free for Golden Age/Eagle Passport holders.)
Science & Technology Park University of Hawaii at Hilo 600 Imiloa Place Hilo, HI 96720 (Hilo District) Tel. (808) 969-9700 Hawaii's new astronomy center bridges culture with the cosmos, featuring interactive exhibits and a state-of-the-art 120 seat planetarium that makes the connection between Hawaiian voyages of discovery and the discoveries made daily by astronomers on Maunakea. The Center has the largest collection of Hawaiian plants anywhere - a 72,000 square-foot-gardenscape. Admission charge. ONIZUKA CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL ASTRONOMY Mauna Kea Visitors Center (6.2 Miles up Mauna Kea Road at 9,300 feet) (Hamakua District) Tel. (808) 961-2180 Displays and telescopic star gazing sessions. Summit tours of Mauna Kea at 13,796 feet. The observatories on Mauna Kea offer views of most of the southern and nothern night skies and 92% of all the stars visible from earth! For more information, please visit their website. PANAEWA RAINFOREST ZOO South of Hilo, Off Highway 11 (watch for Sign) Mamaki Street (South Hilo District) Tel. (808) 959-9233 A 12-acre animal park that receives over 125 inches of rain a year - the only rain forest zoo in the United States. A botanical paradise that hosts more than 80 species of animals, birds, and reptiles, including endangered birds indigenous to Hawaii, and Namaste, a 500-pound white Bengal tiger. Free admission. PUU HULUHULU TRAIL (Na Ala Hele Hawaii Trail & Access System) Trail Difficulty: Moderate because of elevation, highest point 6700 feet, lowest 6560 feet. Trail Distance: 0.6 mile roundtrip / 45 minutes roundtrip Trailhead: Junction of Saddle Road (Highway 20) and Mauna Loa Observatory access road at the 27.7 mile point from Hilo. Parking is available. Route: A short double loop trail constructed by the Youth Conservation Corps. General Information: No camping or open fires are allowed. Caution: Puu Huluhulu lies within a unit E game management area. Seasonal bird hunting is allowed. (Hamakua District) This trail provides an excellent opportunity to view native vegetation which was once abundant in the Humuula saddle area prior to the introduction of livestock and the advent of the lava flows of 1843 and 1935. The top of the Puu makes an excellent picnic site and provides wide views of the area. The trail is short, easily traversed and ideal for youngsters on a day's outing. PUUKOHOLA HEIAU NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE P. O. Box 44340 Kawaihae, HI 96743 Tel. (808) 882-7218 (South Kohala District) Interpretive programs for kids: Exploring Significant Cultural Resources at Puukohola Heiau National Historic site, Orientation and hike - one hour and fifteen minutes, Ancient Hawaiian games - two hours, Na Laau o Hawaii (Plants of Hawaii) - forty five minutes. Also offer a Junior Ranger Program. Top |
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