Email Pete: pete@campmanitou.com
Camp Manitou at Hualalai
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Spring 2024 session: March 11 - April 6
Location: Island of Hawai’i
Spring 2024 program.
The program is subject to change. The regular camp day rate is $225.
Additional costs for select activities; eg. surfing lessons, kayak hire, manta ray swim etc.
Wednesday, March 27 - Evening Activity - Stargazing on Mauna Kea
The Mauna Kea Stargazing Trip – $175 includes hot chocolate and snacks.
05:00 PM: Meet in Lobby and depart resort
05:05 PM – 06:30 PM: Mountain drive to Mauna Kea Visitor Center and Observatory
06:30 PM – 07:00 PM: Hot chocolate and sunset viewing
07:00 PM – 08:00 PM: Stargazing on top of Pu’u Kalepeamoa
09:00 PM: Lobby – Days End
Thursday, March 28 - Camp Day ⚠️ Full - Join Waiting List ⚠️
08:50 AM – 09:20 AM: Ulu Restaurant – Breakfast
09:30 AM – 09:50 AM: Surf Shack – Flag raising
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Makalawena hike and swim (weather and surf dependent)
12:30 PM – 01:00 PM: Lunch – Picnic on the beach
01:00 PM – 03:00 PM: Mahai’Ula Beach Trip – Wildlife Beach Walk, swim, and games
03:30 PM: Surf Shack – Days End
Thursday, March 28 - Overnight Trip to Volcano National Park ⚠️ Full - Join Waiting List ⚠️
$700 includes accommodation and meals
Day 1
07:30 AM – 08:30 AM: Meet in Lobby – Wake Up Ocean Activities! (Stand Up Paddle, Snorkel Scooter, canoes)
08:50 AM – 09:20 AM: Ulu Restaurant – Breakfast
09:30 AM – 09:50 AM: Surf Shack – Flag raising
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Stop at Punalu’u Bakery for Molosadas
12:00 PM – 01:30 PM: Lunch at South Point and swim (ocean conditions permitting)
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Thurston Lava Tube and Steam Vents walk
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Check in Namakanipaio Cabins and chill time
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Sunset and Picnic Dinner at Halemaumau Crater overlook
8:15 PM – 9:00 PM: – Camp Fire and Smores
9:15 PM: Lights Out
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Day 2
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM: – Camp Fire Breakfast
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM: – Kilauea Iki Trail hike
12:30 PM – 1:30PM: – Lunch in Hilo Bay
4:00 PM: Surf Shack – Days End
Friday, March 29 - Camp Day ⚠️ Full - Join Waiting List ⚠️
07:30 AM – 08:30 AM: Meet in Lobby – Wake Up Ocean Activities! (Stand Up Paddle, Snorkel Scooter, canoes)
08:50 AM – 09:20 AM: Ulu Restaurant – Breakfast
09:30 AM – 09:50 AM: Surf Shack – Flag raising
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Hapuna Beach – body surf, bodyboard, swim and beachside games
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Picnic on the beach
01:30 PM – 03:00 PM: 49’s Black Sand Beach – swim, snorkel and rock jumping (weather dependant)
03:30 PM: Surf Shack – Days End
Saturday, March 30 - Family Adventure Day
The all inclusive rate for Camp Manitou Family Day is $1800. Only two Family Adventure Days available.
Family Adventure Day is back again over Spring! Camp Manitou is again offering the opportunity for the whole family to explore the Big Island.
Sit down with the Camp Manitou team and create the perfect day for your family, or if you prefer, just the adults! Camp Manitou will a create a completely bespoke itinerary to suit your family; perhaps a beach adventure in Waipio Valley with a Champagne lunch, family surf lessons, a hiking trip to Pololu Valley, kayaking and snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay, lava tube swim at Kiholo Bay or sunset at Mauna Kea. Don’t let the kids have all of the fun – come experience the adventure for yourselves!
Monday, April 1 - Camp Day
Half day available, 08:50AM – 01:00PM or 12:00 – 03:30PM $175
07:30 AM – 08:30 AM: Meet in Lobby – Wake Up Ocean Activities! (Stand Up Paddle, Snorkel Scooter, canoes)
08:50 AM – 09:20 AM: Ulu Restaurant – Breakfast
09:30 AM – 09:50 AM: Surf Shack – Flag raising
10:00 AM – 12:15 PM: Kua Bay – Swim and rock jump (weather dependent)
12:25 PM – 01:30 PM: Beach Tree Lawn – Pizza making and lunch
01:45 PM – 03:00 PM: Kalāhuipua’a Park – Queen’s Bath swim
03:30 PM: Surf Shack – Days End
Tuesday, April 2 - Camp Day
07:30 AM – 08:30 AM: Meet in Lobby – Wake Up Ocean Activities! (Stand Up Paddle, Snorkel Scooter, canoes)
08:50 AM – 09:20 AM: Ulu Restaurant – Breakfast
09:30 AM – 09:40 AM: Surf Shack – Flag raising
9:45 AM: Depart Resort
10:30 AM: Arrive at Pu’u Awa Awa Forest Reserve and Napua Conservation Area
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Hauaina talk story and service project with conservation team
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Hike to summit and picnic lunch
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Talk story with biologist about the dry forest and the critically endangered tree/plant species within the reserve
03:30 PM: Days End
Wednesday, April 3 - Camp Day / Surfing Lessons
Surf lesson optional, additional fee $200
07:30 AM: Ulu Restaurant – Breakfast
08:15 AM – 08:30 AM: Surf Shack – Flag raising
9:30 AM – 011:30 AM: Shark Hole rock jump and turtle viewing
12:00 PM – 01:30 PM: Kahalu’u Bay – Surfing lessons or snorkeling
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM: Lunch at saltwater pool
03:30 PM: Surf Shack – Days End
Wednesday, April 3 - Evening Activity - Stargazing on Mauna Kea
The Mauna Kea Stargazing Trip – $175 includes hot chocolate and snacks.
05:00 PM: Meet in Lobby and depart resort
05:05 PM – 06:30 PM: Mountain drive to Mauna Kea Visitor Center and Observatory
06:30 PM – 07:00 PM: Hot chocolate and sunset viewing
07:00 PM – 08:00 PM: Stargazing on top of Pu’u Kalepeamoa
09:00 PM: Lobby – Days End
Thursday, April 4 - Camp Day
08:50 AM – 09:20 AM: Ulu Restaurant – Breakfast
09:30 AM – 09:50 AM: Surf Shack – Flag raising
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Pololu Valley hike and swim (weather and surf dependent)
12:30 PM – 01:00 PM: Lunch – Picnic on the beach
01:00 PM – 03:00 PM: Māhukona Pier Snorkel
03:30 PM: Surf Shack – Days End
Friday, April 5 - Camp Day
07:30 AM – 08:30 AM: Meet in Lobby – Wake Up Ocean Activities! (Stand Up Paddle, Snorkel Scooter, canoes)
08:50 AM – 09:20 AM: Ulu Restaurant – Breakfast
09:30 AM – 09:50 AM: Surf Shack – Flag raising
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Hapuna Beach – body surf, bodyboard, swim and beachside games
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Picnic on the beach
01:30 PM – 03:00 PM: 49’s Black Sand Beach – swim, snorkel and rock jumping (weather dependant)
03:30 PM: Surf Shack – Days End
Saturday, April 6 - Family Adventure Day
The all inclusive rate for Camp Manitou Family Day is $1800. Only two Family Adventure Days available.
Family Adventure Day is back again over Spring! Camp Manitou is again offering the opportunity for the whole family to explore the Big Island.
Sit down with the Camp Manitou team and create the perfect day for your family, or if you prefer, just the adults! Camp Manitou will a create a completely bespoke itinerary to suit your family; perhaps a beach adventure in Waipio Valley with a Champagne lunch, family surf lessons, a hiking trip to Pololu Valley, kayaking and snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay, lava tube swim at Kiholo Bay or sunset at Mauna Kea. Don’t let the kids have all of the fun – come experience the adventure for yourselves!
Saturday, April 6 - Camp Day
Half day available, 07:30AM – 01:00PM or 12:00 – 03:30PM $175
07:30 AM – 08:30 AM Meet in Lobby – Wake Up Ocean Activities! (Stand Up Paddle, Snorkel Scooter, canoes)
08:50 AM – 09:20 AM Ulu Restaurant – Breakfast
09:30 AM – 09:50 AM Surf Shack – Flag raising
10:00 AM – 12:15 PM Kiholo Bay – Swim and rock jump (weather dependent)
12:25 PM – 01:00 PM Picnic lunch at Kiholo
01:45 PM – 03:00 PM Mauna Lani lagoon, swim and platform jump
03:30 PM Surf Shack – Days End
Family Adventure Days
Explore the Island of Hawai'i with your family in a completely bespoke experience.