Children’s Program

At IHS, we have a strong commitment to children and helping them to succeed. The focus of our Children’s Program is to meet three primary objectives: social development, academic success, and early detection of conditions.

While the children are within the walls of IHS, our primary responsibility is to provide them with a place where they feel safe. Additionally, our goal is to provide all children with the tools and skills that encourage imagination and promote growth. Our hope is that each child will gain knowledge while developing a thirst for academic success.

IHS is able to achieve this by incorporating early childhood education through Good Beginnings Alliance, PACT and parent-child support. The daily homework club services an average of 16 kids a day, 5 days a week. It provides a safe place for them to do their homework and further their academic skills. Furthermore, IHS has partnerships with other organizations – STOMP Hawaii, Pacific Music Foundation, and the Learning Environmental Awareness Program (LEAP) – which provide a variety of educational and enriching field trips while promoting fitness. IHS also provides children with recreational opportunities to experience beach days with their peers and participate in paddling and teen group functions. And to ensure a comprehensive approach, IHS also provides parenting classes to support the family as a whole and to promote a healthy family lifestyle.

At IHS, the Children’s Program is always looking for more volunteers.  For more information about the Children’s Program, please contact:

Angela Dumais
Children’s Program Coordinator
(808) 447-2821
Email: AngelaD@ihs-hawaii.org