Grades 6-12

Explore Hawai‘i while you learn with students from around the world

Do you have a passion you want to pursue? Check out our specialized four-week Academies. These full-day Academies are designed for day and boarding middle/high school students, ages 11 to 17, to focus on an area of passion while working with experts in the field while also enjoying all of the fun things that Hawai‘i Island has to offer.

We are offering the following academies:

Mana Robotics/AI Project-Building Academy
Arts Academy
Marine Explorations Academy
Hawaiian Style Academy
English Language Learner’s Academy

June 22 to July 17, 2026
(boarding students on campus June 20 to July 18)

Sample of Academy offerings

Who is eligible to attend?
All students ages 11 to 17 (entering grades 6 to 12) may apply. You do not have to be an HPA student to attend Summer at HPA. Our program is open to all students from the Hawai‘i Island community and around the world.

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If you have any questions, please contact us at summer@hpa.edu!

Summer Program Tuition

International Boarding: $7,850
Domestic Boarding: $6,700
Day: $2,150

Questions? We’re here to help.

Book a meeting with Cora Garcia with Summer Programs at HPA.

Book a meeting

For more information contact the auxiliary programs office at 808-881-4019 or send an e-mail to summer@hpa.edu.

Space is limited. A waitlist will be available if needed.

Deadline

Complete and submit your application packet by: Wednesday, May 15, 2026

We may, in some circumstances, accept applications on a rolling basis after the deadline. Please inquire at summer@hpa.edu or 808-881-4019.