Oahu isn't just a backdrop; it's the classroom. At Hawaii Survival School's summer camp, kids learn to read the land, navigate the coast, and handle themselves outdoors using skills drawn from Hawaiian tradition and practical wilderness training. Camp runs across the island, from the dense valleys of the Windward Coast to the open terrain of Central Oahu and beyond. It's hands-on, it's real, and it's unlike any camp your kid has done before.
Skills Rooted in Hawaiian Culture
Campers learn navigation, shelter, fire, and foraging through methods that connect directly to how Native Hawaiians have lived on these islands for generations.
Real Terrain, Real Conditions
From the North Shore to the Leeward Coast, sessions take place in the actual environments kids might one day need to navigate, not a ropes course in a parking lot.
Small Groups, Focused Instruction
Groups are kept small so every camper gets direct guidance and leaves with skills they've actually practiced, not just watched someone else demonstrate.
Affordable for Oahu Families
Camp runs $100–$125, keeping serious outdoor education accessible without cutting corners on the experience or the instruction.
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$100 – $125 · Ages 5+ · Gunstock Ranch, Kahuku
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Kap Te'o Tafiti built Hawaii Survival School to pass on knowledge that matters: the kind that makes you capable and confident in Hawaii's outdoors. This isn't a themed activity week; it's practical education taught by someone who has spent years living and teaching these skills across Oahu. Call Kap directly at 1 (808) 272 2507 to ask questions or get your kid enrolled.