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	Nä Pua No'eau Center for Gifted and Talented Native Hawaiian Children was established at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo in 1989 for the purpose of increasing educational enrichment opportunities for Hawaiian children in grades Kindergarten - 12th. Outreach centers were later established on the islands of Maui, Kaua'i, O'ahu and Moloka'i, Lana'i and the West side of the Island of Hawai‘i to expand activities throughout the State of Hawai'i. *Select a Nä Pua No'eau center by clicking on an educational institution listed at left.* *For more information about Nä Pua No'eau click here.*
Nä Pua No‘eau center's are located at the: University of Hawai‘i at Hilo (Main Office) University of Hawai‘i (West Hawai‘i Center) University of Hawai‘i at Mänoa University of Hawai‘i Maui College Kaua‘i Community College Moloka‘i Education Center Läna‘i High & Elementary School
Programs and Special Events listed below: Click on Program Headers below or contact a Nä Pua No‘eau Office for additional information. SUMMER INSTITUTE June 10 - 23, 2012 Hilo & Manoa (for students statewide & currently in grades 6th - 12th) Applications for this 2-week residential, educational enrichment program held on a University of Hawai‘i at Hilo and Mänoa campus will be available the end of February through March. This program will integrate native Hawaiian content into the classes to provide students with Hawaiian role models, culture, values, history, protocol, and language. In addition to the enrichment in academic areas, these classes will expose students to a “living classroom” conducive to hands-on experiences in science, art, cultural activities and personal development. On some of the days, events may be conducted in a pavilion or camping facility that requires living in a cooperative ‘ohana environment. Room, board and interisland travel will be provided to participating students statewide. Application Process is closed. Deadline has passed. Complete a Student Registration to be placed on Mailing list for other upcoming Events. Check with the Nä Pua No‘eau site/coordinator on your island for other local Summer Events. click here to go to Summer Institute pages. Learning Opportunities in Medicine Institute July 1 - 14, 2012 Hilo (LOMI) (for students statewide & currently in grades 7th - 12th) Examine exciting opportunities that await you in the traditional Hawaiian and Western health care. Engage in “hands on” activities that will demonstrate, explore and discuss how you can make a difference in today’s and tomorrow’s health systems. Learn from experts in the fields of medicine and health care during this 2-week residential, educational enrichment program held at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo campus. This program will integrate native Hawaiian content into the classes to provide students with Hawaiian role models, culture, values, history, protocol, and language. In addition to the enrichment in academic areas, these classes will expose students to a “real life classroom” conducive to hands-on experiences in science, cultural activities and personal development. Room, board and interisland travel will be provided to participating statewide students. Application Process is closed. Deadline has passed. Complete a Student Registration to be placed on Mailing list for other upcoming Events. click here to go to SI LOMI pages. Ho‘omälamalama Summer Youth Program - Hilo (for Hawai‘i Island students in grades kindergarten - 5th residing in East Hawai‘i) This is a 3-week educational enrichment program held on the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo campus on the island of Hawai‘i. It’s an educational enrichment experience for Native Hawaiian students and their family. Our classes will include Hawaiian culture and language, art, science, mele and hula and physical education. We will have fun filled activities and exciting learning experiences about the history, physical features, culture, and human treasures of Hawai'i. Application are still available at the Hilo Nä Pua No‘eau Office or downloadable. Classes are filled by, First come, First served by grade level and by June 1, 2012 click here to go to Ho‘omalamalama download page. Super Enrichment Programs (for students in grades kindergarten - 12th These one to three day events vary per island. It’s an educational enrichment experience for Native Hawaiian students and their family. Our classes will include Hawaiian culture and language, art, science, mele and hula and physical education. We will have fun filled activities and exciting learning experiences about the history, physical features, culture, and human treasures. Check with the Nä Pua No‘eau site/coordinator on your island for applications and program information. Nä Pua No‘eau 2011 - 2012 Student Registration A completed registration form will put you on our mailing list to receive anouncements of upcoming events mailed directly to you. Participants are required to register annually to update mailing address, contact information and emergency & medical data. Registration forms are available at all Nä Pua No'eau offices. The 2011-2012 registration form can also be download by clicking on the link below. Participants should complete and return a registration form to the Nä Pua No'eau office on your island. 2011-12 student registration form (.pdf) can also be downloaded here. Download "2011-12 Student registration.doc" (Microsft Word format). Select Program Headers to get Summer Program Applications. Student Registration Forms are for general mailing lists. Mahalo to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for funding Nä Pua No‘eau programs.

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