Waikiki Aquarium - APRIL 2011 Events and Programs - Kaimuki

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Waikiki Aquarium - APRIL 2011 Events and Programs
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Type: Family
Date: 4/1/2011-4/30/2011
Time: see notes
Location:
2777 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
Phone: 808-923-9741
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Cost: see notes

Family Programs (Updated Mar-23-2011)

Afterschool at the Aquarium

Wednesdays

3:00 p.m.

Looking for something to do after school? Every Wednesday, the Aquarium will host a fun activity on the lawn. You can enjoy Stories by the Sea, or maybe a critter encounter or a creative movement session. The activities last anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes and are designed for ages 4 to 8, but everyone is welcome. Free with admission to the Aquarium.

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Overnight

Mar 24, Thu (Fri is Kuhio Day)

7:00 p.m.-8:00 a.m.

Enjoy an evening learning about sharks and monk seals and the other key species of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Go behind-the-scenes for a tour of the new exhibit to see how it was created. Learn how the animals are collected and cared for. It takes a lot to keep an aquarium running and participants will get to help by digging for sharks teeth! $30/adult, $25/child ($35/30 for non-members). Registration required.

Small Fry

Apr 6-May 4, Wed

A Session

B Session

8:30-10:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.-noon

For the youngest learners. An adult and their 1- to 3-year old team up to discover the amazing undersea world of the Aquarium. Five weekly sessions include crafts, song, play and exploration of the exhibits. For adult-child teams. $60/adult & child ($80 for non-members). Registration required.

Marine Munchies

Apr 18, Mon
Apr 25, Mon
May 9, Mon
Jun 20, Mon
Jul 18, Mon

4:30-6:00 p.m. in Japanese
4:30-6:00 p.m. in Japanese
4:30-6:00 p.m.
4:30-6:00 p.m.
4:30-6:00 p.m.

Discover animals' adaptations for capturing their meals and what they eat here at the Aquarium. Included is an exclusive after-hours animal feeding. Feed a sea anemone. Watch the octopus open a jar to get its dinner. Then it's your turn to feed the animal in our Edge of the Reef exhibit. Celebrate Golden Week with April programs in Japanese. Minimum age 5 years; youngsters must be accompanied by an adult. $16/adult, $12/child ($20/15 for non-members). Registration required.

Seasons and the Sea

May 2, Mon

2:00-7:30 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate an important date in the Hawaiian calendar marking the change from the wet (ho‘olio) to dry (kau) season. From 2 to 5 p.m. on the Aquarium grounds, you can learn about Hawaiian fishponds, native plants and the best days to fish and plant according to the phases of the Hawaiian moon. Keiki crafts include lauhala weaving, kukui nut tops and limu stamping. Participating organizations include Paepae O He‘eia, Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club, Hui Ku Maoli Ola and Bishop Museum Press. Sponsored in part by the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Free with admission. At 6 p.m., join us on the ewa side of the Waikīkī Aquarium, where Kumu ‘Ohu Gon and Halau Mele will conclude this special event by officially welcoming in the new season through chant, hula and mo‘olelo (story telling) as the sun sets into the crown of Pu‘u Kapolei.

Aquarium After Dark

May 6, Fri

Jun 2, Thu

Jun 23, Thu

Jul 15, Fri

7:00-9:00 p.m.

Discover if fish sleep on an after-dark flashlight tour of the Aquarium. Find the sleeping spot for the red-toothed triggerfish or the rock-mover wrasse. What color are yellow tang at night? Minimum age 5 years; youngsters must be accompanied by an adult. $10/adult, $7/child ($14/10 for non-members). Registration required.

Summer Nights at the Aquarium

Jun 7, Tue

Jul 5, Tue

Aug 2, Tue

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Looking for something different to do on warm summer evenings? After the beach, stroll on over to the Aquarium with the family. Exhibits will be open, lights will be on and interpreters will be in the galleries all evening, so come at your leisure. Each evening will have a different educational theme relating to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and the opening of our new exhibit. $6/adult, $3/child ($7/4 for non-members). Registration required.

Oceans Alive!

Movement: Fins, jets, arms and legs

Jul 6, Wed

Animal Homes: Sand, seaweed, coral & water

Jul 7, Thu

9:00-10:30 a.m.

Sing, dance, move and groove. Draw, color, create and play. Observe, watch, look and touch. Learn more about the sea during Oceans Alive! Move through stations and enjoy a variety of hands-on activities while exploring the diversity of the marine world. Designed for keiki 2 to 5 years old. $5/person ($7 for non-members). Registration required.

Tidepool Exploration

Jul 13, Wed

Jul 15, Fri

Jul 31, Sun

7:30-9:30 a.m. Kewalo

8:00-10:00 a.m. Makapu'u

8:30-10:30 a.m. Makapu'u

Adult Activities (Updated Mar-21-2011)

Gyotaku with Riley Yogi and Norton Chan
May 18 & 25, Wed	6:30-8:00 p.m.
Fishermen! Artists! Teachers! Learn the art of fish printing with local artist and fisherman Riley Yogi. On the first night, participants will use non-toxic blank ink to print their fish. On the second night, techniques for adding watercolors will be taught. Supplies will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own fish or octopus. Minimum age 14 years. $22 ($26 for non-members) for both sessions. Registration required.

Coral Spawning and Reef Romance
July 3, Sun	8:00-10:30 p.m.
Each summer, rice corals in the Edge of the Reef exhibit and all over Hawai‘i span two to four days after the new moon. Celebrate this rite of reef renewal with Waikīkī Aquarium biologists. Learn about coral reproduction then go on a tour of the exhibits led by Aquarium staff. As well as viewing the coral spawning, we will observe courtship and nesting behaviors of various fish. Minimum age 14 years. $12 ($16 for non-members). Registration required.

Summer Camp (Updated Mar-21-2011)

Summer by the Sea
June 13-17 June 27-July 1	8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. every day 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. every day 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday
Spend a week of summer learning what lives in Hawaiian waters. What's the best way to learn? By doing! Snorkel, swim and explore the coast from Waikīkī to Diamond Head. After a morning of outside adventures, the Aquarium turns into our classroom. Learn about the animals in our exhibits and watch them being fed on special behind-the-scenes tours. On the final Friday evening, families are invited for a student-led tour of the Aquarium. For marine biologists ages 8-12 years. All students should be confident swimmers and enjoy snorkeling. $250/child ($300 for non-members). Registration starts on April 1st, 2011.

Group Activities (Updated Dec-28-2010)

*Additional group activities are scheduled around the regularly scheduled school and community programs. Call about specific dates and times and to check staff and facility availability

REGISTER FOR CLASSES
Printable Activity Registration Form (PDF)

Pre-registration is required for all activities. To check for program dates and openings, email reservations@waquarium.org or call the Waikīkī Aquarium Education Department at (808) 440-9011, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. HST (GMT -10:00)

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