The city’s Department of Parks and Recreation announces registration for Summer Fun 2025 will be held May 12 through 16 with enrichment class sign-ups from May 15 through 19 depending on the program location.

What You Need To Know

  • Enrollment for both will primarily be conducted online — via the Parks and Recreation Online System by clicking either “Summer Fun Programs” or “Activities,” however, walk-in registration will also be available. 

  • Summer Fun participants 18 years and younger will also be qualified to receive meals through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program

  • Select Summer Fun locations will also offer Summer Plus, providing activities before and/or after the regular program at an additional cost

Enrollment for both will primarily be conducted online — via the Parks and Recreation Online System by clicking either “Summer Fun Programs” or “Activities,” however, walk-in registration will also be available. 

Summer Fun

The Summer Fun Program will be available at 63 sites across Oahu, running 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 9 through July 25 except for holidays on June 11 and July 4. Cost is $125 per child, open to children 6 years old before Aug. 1, 2025, and not older than 13 years old by July 25, 2025.

Summer Fun participants 18 years and younger will also be qualified to receive meals through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Select Summer Fun locations will also offer Summer Plus, providing activities before and/or after the regular program at an additional cost. Check the interactive map for Summer Fun and Summer Plus sites.

Online registration will be based on the following timeline:

  • District 1 / East Honolulu – May 12 from 5 p.m.
  • District 2 / West Honolulu – May 13 from 5 p.m.
  • District 3 / Leeward Oahu – May 14 from 5 p.m.
  • District 4 / Windward and North Oahu – May 15 from 5 p.m.
  • District 5 / Central Oahu – May 16 from 5 p.m.

Anyone 13 years old before Aug. 1, 2025, and no older than 17 by July 25, 2025, are invited to register to assist keiki in the Summer Fun program by registering to become a volunteer Junior Leader.

Those looking for a part-time job with Summer Fun can check online for positions available, a map of work locations and links to apply. DPR aims to accommodate about 10,000 keiki and teens each year through its summer program, providing a fun and encouraging environment for motivated individuals to develop leadership skills.

Summer Enrichment Programs

Seasonal classes and activities will also be available at Oahu parks and gardens offering classes such as learning to swim, basketball, crafts, dancing and more.

Interested individuals can register online for free and paid classes based on the following timeline:

  • Honolulu Botanical Garden – May 15 from 9 a.m.
  • District 1 / East Honolulu – May 19 from 5 p.m.
  • District 2 / West Honolulu – May 20 from 5 p.m.
  • District 3 / Leeward Oahu – May 21 from 5 p.m.
  • District 4 / Windward and North Oahu – May 22 from 5 p.m.
  • District 5 / Central Oahu – May 23 from 5 p.m.

If unable to sign up online, walk-in registration will be available from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the district offices following the above timeline. Visit the interactive map to find a district park near you and how to contact park staff.

In 2024, 56,457 individuals registered for 3,552 classes, programs and events offered by the DPR.