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:

say improved math skills

say improved literacy skills

say it improves school day attendance

say helps their child do better overall in school

of youth participants attend the Malama program more than 30 days in a school year.

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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.

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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!