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Camp Manitou at Hualalai

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

Spring 2024 session: March 11 - April 6

Email Pete: pete@campmanitou.com

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.