Mālama Afterschool Programs

Mālama: Where students fall in love with learning again.

Changing the course of at-risk youth.

The Mālama 21st CCLC Afterschool Program keeps kids coming back to school.

Improving School Attendance
Improving Math and Literacy Skills
Helping children do better overall in school 

Parents report that their students love Mālama programs and it helps their children get excited about going to school. That means improved attendance in the regular school day.

Mālama Program

Participating schools in the Mālama program in 2026:
  • Blanche Pope Elementary

  • Kailua Elementary

  • Kailua High School

  • Keolu Elementary

  • Mālama Honua PCS

  • Olomana School

  • Pūʻōhala Elem. and Int.

  • Waiāhole Elementary

  • Waimanalo Elem. and Int.

Mālama parents report facts:

0%
say improved math skills
0%
say improved literacy skills
0%
say it improves school day attendance
0%
say helps their child do better overall in school
0%
of youth participants attend the Malama program more than 30 days in a school year.

 

Summer 2026 Applications Now Open

Across the country, educational and youth programs are facing cuts at the same time that families are struggling with higher living costs and reduced support services. For many of our students, a gap of just a few hundred dollars in program funding can mean the difference between having a safe, enriching place to go after school and going without structured academic and cultural support.

As we wrap up year 8 of Mālama Koʻolaupoko Mālama Honua Afterschool Program we want to thank all the ʻOhana 500 strong who participated in our activities. We also wish a heartfelt Mahalo to the community partners who brought enrichment, funding and valuable time to enhance the keiki programs and ensure a no cost program for the community.

Special thanks to The Hana Group, Nita Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant Funding, Keiki O Ka ʻĀina, Hui Mālama O Ke Kai, Liliuokalani Trust, Johnson Ohana Foundation, our public school Principals, and WIRED!