Hua Ka ʻIke

Join us for a day of ʻāina-based learning led by Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners. Students will connect to Hawaiian language, moʻolelo, hula, and healing arts while exploring the land and its stories. This immersive experience nurtures cultural pride, community connection, and environmental stewardship.

Ages
Grades 2-5

Dates
September and October SY 2025-2026

Time
9:00am-12:30pm

Location
ʻĪao, Maui

ʻO Maui Nō Ka ʻOi

Our theme this year will focus on our island home Maui. Students will connect learning at this field trip to Nā Hōpena Aʻo frameworks, National Core Art Standards, ʻĀina Aloha thoughts and concepts, Hawaiian Language & Culture. As part of the inaugural launch, we will be waiving attendance fees for the first 10 elementary schools to participate. Our October calendar will open for paid visits held on Wednesdays and Fridays.

❊ FAQs

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  • As we launch our pilot of this program, we will be waiving all fees for schools for the month of September. In October, our calendar will open for paid visits each Wednesday and Friday.

  • A typical day includes oli protocol, artist intro, story telling, dance class, music class, and theater activities. There are also scheduled breaks for snacks and lunch.

  • Students should bring a filled water bottle, sunscreen, a no trash lunch, athletic shoes or slippers, and a towel.

  • Upon confirmation of your chosen huakaʻi field trip day, forms will be sent to the teacher in charge. All waivers and forms will be collected upon arrival.

  • Yes! We encourage you to continue to expand on the curriculum shared at our field trip. Teachers will receive a story, song, and classroom routines to continue the learning.

More ways to grow with Maile Grove

We offer programming and professional development courses for educators, administrators, both in person and online. Our classes provide in depth learning and practice to enhance learning spaces in the areas of Hawaiian Language, Culture, Social-Emotional Wellness, and Inclusivity.

Mele & Oli

School Song & Oli—work with us to grow your school environment in the areas of song and protocol. Using existing school songs and oli and/or creating new ones, we will work together to craft songs that help the school community nurture pride, place name, and stories of place.

Professional Development

Schedule valuable arts integration activities, curricular planning sessions, and hands on opportunities for your staff to connect to culture and the arts.