Family Fun At The Waikiki Aquarium - April 2012 Events And Programs - Kaimuki

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Family Fun At The Waikiki Aquarium - April 2012 Events And Programs
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Type: Family
Date: April Events
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2777 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
Phone: 808-923-9741
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Family Programs

Summer Camp

Science Club, for Teens

Group Activities

Family Programs (Updated Mar 29, 2012)

Small Fry

Apr 4-May 2, Wed

10:30-12:00 p.m.

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.

Mauka to Makai - Earth Day

Apr 14, Sat

9:00-2:00 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate Earth Day. Enjoy keiki crafts, games and educational materials, as well as our annual juvenile Moi release into the waters of the Marine Life Conservation District in front of the Aquarium. Free Admission.

Marine Munchies

Apr 30, Mon

May 14, Mon

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. Watch the octopus open a jar to get its dinner. Then it's your turn to feed the animals in our Edge of the Reef exhibit. 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 1*, Tue

(sunset observance)

6:00-7:00 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate an important date in the Hawaiian calendar marking the change from wet (ho‘olio) to dry (kau) season. Kumu ‘Ohu Gon and H?lau Mele welcome in the new season through chant, hula and mo‘olelo (storytelling) as the sun sets into the crown of Pu‘u Kapolei. The gathering will be in the park on the ‘ewa side of the Aquarium. The event is free. * Due to leap year, one day earlier.

Aquarium After Dark

Jun 12, Tue

Jun 26, Tue

Jul 13, 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.

Ke Kani o ke Kai

Jun 14, Thu

Jun 28, Thu

Jul 12, Thu

Jul 26, Thu

Aug 9, Thu

6:00-8:30 p.m.

Summer wouldn't be the same without the Aquarium's summer concert series, Ke Kani o ke Kai. Join us Thursday evening on the lawn for the best in Island music, served up with sunsets, tradewinds and Äòono food from local restaurants. Concert Series tickets (for all five concerts) will go on sale in April for FOWA members exclusively for a limited time. Watch your mailbox for more info.

Beginning Fish Watching

Jun 13, Wed

Jun 26, Tue

Jul 10, Tue

3:00-3:45 p.m.

Get ready for summer with a review of the common fish and invertebrates seen in shallow water along the South Shore of O‘ahu. A great learning experience for visitors. A good review for residents. For snorkelers of all ages (that can sit through a 45-minute class). $2/person (plus admission to the Aquarium). Registration required.

Monk Seal Mania

Jul 12, Thu

Jul 19, Thu

Jul 26, Thu

3:00-3:45 p.m.

With the arrival of H?‘ailona to Waik?k? Aquarium, we feel it's time to learn more about Hawaiian Monk seals. What do seals eat? How long do they hold their breath? How many are there? What can I do to help? Designed for audiences age 7 and up, but anyone who is interested is invited to come. $2/person (plus admission to the Aquarium). Registration required.

Summer Camp (Updated Mar 14, 2012)

Summer by the Sea
Jun 4-8 Mon-Thu Fri Jun 18-22 Mon-Thu Fri	8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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 Waik?k? 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. 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 2nd, 2012.

Science Club, for Teens (Updated Jan 17, 2012)

Science Club, For Teens! Underwater Robotics

Wed afternoons
Jan 25-Jun 2

3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Through its partnership with the WaikÄ«kÄ« Aquarium, the Marine Advanced Technology Education Center (MATE) is bringing its beginning level Underwater Robotics program to area students. Students will design, build, and pilot a fully operational underwater ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicles). MATE uses underwater robots as a way to get students excited about learning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). The program also exposes students to and helps them to see the pathways to ocean STEM career opportunities. Interested teens should apply online at http://goo.gl/eWKhb by January 20th. Students must commit to the full 4-month program. The class will culminate in an ROV competition. For aspiring engineers ages 12 to 17. All materials provided. $35/student, ($50 for non-members).

Group Activities (Updated Jan 17, 2012)

*Additional group activities are scheduled around the regularly scheduled school and community programs.

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