NEW FOR Winter 2026-27: One Full-Day Learning Experience Every Week!
Camp Enrollment is Open!
Winter, December 14 – February 26, 2027
Summer, July 12 – August 27, 2027
Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm
Bright Beginnings is accepting enrollment for our English Camp in Hawaii. This year, we have an exciting program planned for students that combines small-group English instruction with hands-on learning experiences throughout Hawaii.
On most days, students study English in the morning and participate in fun activities in the afternoon. One day each week, students participate in a Full-Day Learning Experience, where Hawaii becomes the classroom. Students explore Hawaii with their teachers while continuing to practice English through conversation, vocabulary, reading, listening, teamwork, scavenger hunts, projects and other teacher-led activities.
Our program is structured around weekly themes, group projects and individual studies in speaking, listening, writing and reading. Daily schedules may change to ensure safety and provide the best learning experience for students.
- Small classes with a target of approximately 4 students per teacher
- Personalized English instruction based on each student’s level and needs
- Weekly themes integrating English lessons with activities and excursions
- One Full-Day Learning Experience each week using Hawaii as the classroom
- Real-world opportunities to practice speaking, listening, reading and vocabulary
- Hands-on learning in Hawaiian history, culture, nature, science and marine life
- Opportunities for students to work together, complete projects and communicate in English
Learn Beyond the Classroom
At Bright Beginnings, learning English does not only happen inside the classroom.
One day each week, students participate in a Full-Day Learning Experience with their teachers. These special days combine English learning with educational excursions throughout Oahu. Students use English in real-life situations while exploring Hawaii’s history, culture, nature, science and environment.
Full-Day Learning Experiences may include:
- Historical Hawaii Day – Explore Hawaiian history and culture at Bishop Museum
- Nature Science Day – Discover Hawaii’s plants, ecosystems and environment through outdoor exploration
- Royal Hawaii Day – Visit Iolani Palace and learn about Hawaii’s monarchy, history and art
- Ocean & STEM Day – Explore marine biology at Waikiki Aquarium and Kapiolani Park
- North Shore Nature Day – Discover Hawaiian plants, culture and nature at Waimea Valley
- Geology Day – Explore Diamond Head and learn how Hawaii’s volcanic landscape was formed
Teachers guide students throughout the day with age-appropriate English activities such as scavenger hunts, vocabulary challenges, map reading, discussions, observation activities and reflection projects.
One day each week, Hawaii becomes our classroom.
Curriculum Suitable for Young Learners
In our English Camp in Hawaii, at Bright Beginnings, our curriculum uses the National Geographic ESL program as a baseline structure for our classes. The curriculum encourages self-expression, global citizenship, and active participation in the classroom through cross-curricular topics and stories from National Geographic Explorers. Lessons are designed to inspire global citizens and promote 21st century skills through readings, videos, audio recordings and activities. Through authentic, real-world content, big ideas and inspiring stories from National Geographic, the curriculum challenges students to not only understand their world but also to engage with it – all while learning English. Students will be exposed to different cultures, places, global customs and traditions. Students will taken an assessment test on the first day, or before they arrive, and will be placed at the appropriate level.
New Activities: English Camp in Hawaii!
In the afternoons, students participate in a variety of activities exploring the Magic of Hawaii. There are three new activities added to our English Camp program. We are introducing two new participatory games: laser tag and breakout. Breakout is a mystery problem solving game where students try to escape from a room within a predefined time period. Laser tag uses state-of-the-art equipment allowing for a fully immersive experience that puts students through a break taking high-tech classic game. At He'eia Fishpond, students will learn how old Hawaii maintained a ready supply of live fish.
Registration fee $150
English Camp Key Facts
Minimum Age 5 years old
Average Age of Children 10 years old
Hours of English Instruction per Week 15 hours per week
Length of Summer Camp 6 weeks
Location Kahala Mall
