Hawaiʻi Afterschool Summit

Friday, October 20, 2017
Thank you for attending the 3rd Annual Hawaiʻi Afterschool Summit, “Supporting Studentsʻ Success”.  
HAA Summitʻs Presentations and Material 
New Ways to Promote Health in After School Settings 
Mahalo to our Summit Sponsors and Partners 

Hawaiʻi Lights On Afterschool 
Wednesday, October 18, 1017
Thank you for celebrating with us the importance of Afterschool Programs at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, October 18, 2017

The Hawaiʻi Afterschool Alliance is a network of individuals and organizations dedicated to supporting and advancing sustainable, quality afterschool and summer learning programs that result in improved academic, social, emotional, and physical outcomes for children and families in Hawaiʻi. ​

2016 Lights On Afterschool 

On Wednesday, October 19, the Hawaii Afterschool Alliance in partnership with 21st Century Community Learning Centers, After-School All-Stars Hawaii, Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii, Catlin School Age Care, HEʻE Coalition, Hickam School Age Care Program, Kamaʻaina Kids, Moiliili Community Center, PACT, R.E.A.C.H. and YMCA of Honolulu celebrated Lights On Afterschool, with over 300 students at the Hawaii State Capitol Rotunda. The event celebrated the achievements of afterschool students and drew attention to the need for more afterschool programs to serve our keiki. The gathering was one of approximately 8,000 such events across the nation emphasizing the importance of keeping the lights on and the doors open for afterschool programs. 

Hawaii Lights on Afterschool started with a rally where students, parents and community leaders demonstrated their enthusiasm for afterschool programs on Beretania Street.  Senator Donna Mercado Kim, and Representatives Della Au Belatti, Takashi Ohno, Lynn DeCoite, and Roy M. Takumi spoke eagerly about school and afterschool programs. Speaker Emeritus Calvin K.Y. Say was delighted to see so many afterschool kids at the rally.  Aguie T. was our fabulous MC and his daughter Mahea said a few words to the participants. Gayla Traylor lead our afterschool students in an active zumba dance, students from at Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School shared their proud for the A+ program and Voyager Public Charter School’ students performed for us. An amazing street dance was done by the YMCA children and a Roosevelt High School student shared how afterschool programs are essential for her life. A member of the Boys and Girls Club gave testimony and After-School All-Stars from Kalakawa and Jarret Middle Schools showcased their talents. The event ended with the participants demonstrating their spirit sign-waving in front of the State Capitol.
Lights On Afterschool is the nation’s only celebration of afterschool programs and their role in keeping kids safe, inspiring them to learn and helping working families. 

Hawaii Lights On Afterschool Rally
Wednesday, October 19, 2016. ​
2:45 pm - 5:00 pm
State Capitol Rotunda 
Make Summer Count: A message from The First Lady
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Resource Table

Afterschool Alliance video “Kids are on top of the world at their #afterschool programs!  ​​

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Hawaii Youth Resources Interactive Map

Check it out - it's interactive and you can find the program you need. 
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A Succesfull 2015 Hawaii Lights On Afteschool

More than 400 afteschool students, parents, legislators and community members joined this year Hawaii Lights On Afterschool Celebration at the State Capitol on Wednesday, October 21st., 2015.

The First Lady of Hawaii, Mrs. Ige, shared her words of support of afterschool and summer learning programs and Senators Suzanne Chun Oakland and Michele Kidani and Representatives Takashi Ohno and Tom Brower spoke to the kids about the importance of school, afterschool and having fun. They were also very intrigue about what the kids had to say and spend some times asking them questions.

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and Congressman Mark Takai’s messages were present as well. Corey Rosenlee, HSTA president, joined the celebration. Augie T. and Mehana, his daughter, entertained us with their funny remarks and their upbeat personalities.

The afteschool students loved sign-waving on Beretania street and jumped out of excitement when cars, buses and ambulances responded to their presence. They enjoyed listening to the first lady of Hawaii and our legislators. A surprise came when Representative Ohno asked them if any one would like to be a legislator when they grow up. Half of their hands went up in the air.

The After-School All-Stars took the stage and gave wonderful performances and testimonies to the delight of everybody.

Before the rally, some of the afterschool students gave testimonies at the Keiki Caucus inviting the members to join them at the rally. After the Caucus, the kids visited the legislator’s offices encouraging them to come to the rally.

The same morning, the Hawaii Afterschool Alliance got invited to be part of  KHON2 “Living 808”. The rally was also covered by KHON2 and it was aired during that evening news.

Thanks to Mrs. Ige, legislators, congressmen’s offices and thanks to all the participants who made this event possible: After-School All-Stars, Boys and Girls Clubs, Catlin School-Age Care, HEE Hui for Excellence in Education, Kama’aina Kids, Moiliiili Community Center, Parents and Children Together, Pearl Harbor and Hickam School-Age Care and YMCA.
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