Leaders in Training Beach Clean-Up

On November 24th, and December 3rd, the Kapa’a Leaders in Training participated in a clean up of Kealia beach. Our LITs picked up trash that had washed up on the beach from the recent floodings that occured on the island. Afterwards LIT’s mentioned to staff that they felt pride in helping to keep our beaches clean and free of trash. They realize that if people don’t start keeping our beaches clean they won’t be available for use in the future.

When the clean up was finished we had a bon fire to celebrate the days accomplishments. It was a productive and fun day for everyone who participated.

Kapa’a Clubhouse Staff

2009 Halloween Party

October 29, 2009 – On this day the Kapa’a boys & Girls Club celebrated their annual Halloween party. Over 40 members participated in this event. We had activities planned for members for the whole day. Members engaged in such activities as a costume contest, screaming contest, bubble blowing contest, pudding eating contest, and a donut eating contest. After the games were finished we served members chili and cheese nachos and handed out a candy bag to each member. Everyone who attended this event had a great time. Thank you to all the staff for their hard work in pulling this event off. Mahalo.

BGCH Kapa’a Staff

Walking with the Mayor

On July 28th, 2009, the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii-Kauai Branch went walking with the Mayor of Kauai Bernard Carvalho. The Mayor walks from his office down to Ace Hardware and back on Rice Street every Tuesday. The public is welcome to come and walk with him and on this particular occasion the Boys & Girls Club went walking with him.

The club members had a blast waking with the Mayor. They talked story with the Mayor and he asked them quetions about the club and they asked him what it was like being Mayor. Club members also voiced their concerns about what was important to them and the changes they wanted to see happen on the island. Afterwards the Mayor gave club members a tour of his office and some snacks.

We are very grateful to the Mayor for taking time out of his busy schedule to talk with club members so that they can tell him what is important to them in their community. Mahalo to Mayor Bernard Carvalho.

BGCH- Kauai Branch Staff

2009 Summer Intercession Program

Aloha everyone! The staff of the Boys & Girls Club is coming at ya with an exciting announcement. We are proud to say that we are now accepting applications for our summer program at the Kapa’a clubhouse and Anahola Village Park.

It will be a FREE daily program with an optional fee for excursions to help pay for transportation. Club house days and hours are Monday thru Fridays, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm on inhouse days and 7:30 am – 3:30 pm on excursion days. Anahola Village Park hours will be from 7:30 am – 3:30 pm daily.

Space is limited to 50 boys and girls in Kapa’a and 25 in Anahola, so please register your child now before space runs out. If you have any questions about the program, please contact us at 821-4406.

Come and join us for a fun-filled summer in Kapa’a or Anahola. We’re looking forward to seeing you all this summer! Mahalo!

Relay for Life 2009

Our Team at Relay for Life 2009

On May 2nd – 3rd the Kapa’a Boys & Girls Club, as well as the Kauai Youth Network, participated in the 2009 Relay for Life.  The American Cancer Society Relay For Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated. 

The event this year took place at Hanapepe Stadium, and we managed to have at least one member of our team on the track at all times from 6 pm – 6 am.  We all struggled through not having enough sleep, but it was amazing that we all pulled through together to make sure at least one person was on the track at all times.

In the end we manged to raise $2.230 dollars for cancer research, patients, and survivors.  We would like to thank everyone who participated in this event, namely the youth and the staff.  Thank you very much for a wonderful event and we hope to see everyone again next year!

Kauai Youth Network Journey masks showed at local art exhibit

April 4th, 2009.  The Kauai Youth Network visited a local art exhibit at the Kukui Grove Shopping center to view the masks they created durring their first annual youth activist summit.  The masks were created in conjunction with the Journey program, and the masks revealed what they really feel inside, instead of what the project to the world outwardly.  It was great to see our groups artwork displayed in public.  If you have a chance to visit and see these displays please do so during normal mall hours.

Relay for Life Rummage Sale

On March 28th, 2009 the Kapa’a Clubhouse held a rummage sale to help raise money for the American Cancer Societies Relay for Life.  The event was held at the Kapa’a Clubhouse from 7 am – 2 pm.  We are happy to report that we raised over $400 for the event.  We would like to thank the community for showing up and supporting us.  We would also like to thank our staff and our Leaders in Training Teens for making this event a success. 

This is our Clubhouses second year participating in the Relay for Life.  We have thus far managed to raise over $1,500 for the event that will be benefitting cancer research, patients, and survivors.  We are proud to be supporting this event and will be at the actualy Relay for Life on May2nd – 3rd.

1st Annual Kauai Youth Network Youth Activist Summit

This past weekend on March 13-15th, The Boys & Girls Club partnered with the YWCA of Kauai to hold the 1st annual Kauai Youth Network Youth Activist Summit.  The Kauai Youth Network, orKYN, is a new youth organization sponsored by the YWCA of Kauai and the Boys & Girls Club Kaua’i Branch.  The KYN seeks to inspire and assist young people to lead the change they want to see both on Kauai and throughout the world.

The summit was held at the YWCA’s Camp Slogget at beautiful Kokee.  24 youth, as well as various adult volunteers, participated in the summit.  The purpose of the summit was for the KYN to come together to form a group of youth who will be actively advocating change for youth issues on the island of Kauai.  At the summit we identified the issues facing youth, created a working organizational structure, as well as a mission statement for the organization.  We also had tons of fun!  If you interested in the KYN please visit our Face Book site at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=47454989638 or contact Christian Naea at cnaea@bgch.com.

The KYN on an amazing hike.

BGCH Kapa’a Presidential Elections

Hey everybody!  As you all know the presidential elections are fast approaching.  Because of this, we held our own local election at our clubhouse.  Our Torch Club and LIT members voted on the two candidates, and in a land slide victory the team of Barack Obama and Joe Biden won! 

Having young people mimic the voting process prepares them to be consciencious voters when they become adults.  BGCH Kapa’a is proud to be helping develop young people into responsible citizens who participate in the democratic process.

Welcome to the Kapa’a Clubhouse Blog!

Welcome to the first ever Kapa’a Clubhouse Blog!  We are very excited about this new venture, and we hope to use this space to keep parents, club members, and community members up to date about what is happening at the Kapa’a Clubhouse.

Just a quick reminder to all of the parents out there.  On Friday October 17th, and Tuesday October 21st, school will not be in session.  The club will be open from 7:30 am – 5:00 pm.  Parents please be sure to pick up your child on time as the club will be promptly closing at 5:00 pm.

Please check this site regularly so that you can stay in the loop about all the exciting happenings at the Kapa’a Clubhouse.

Kapa’a Clubhouse Staff