Lāna‘i Culture & Heritage Center presents E ‘Ike Hou iā Lāna‘i 2026, a summer cultural immersion camp for students.

For Elementary Students. The two-day program will be held on Tuesday, June 9 and Thursday, June 11 and starts at 9 am. While it’s designed for elementary school learners, middle and highschoolers are welcome to attend. Students, age 7 or younger, must be accompanied by an adult.

For Middle School & High School Students. From Wednesday, June 17 through Friday, June 19, this three-day program will be held exclusively for middle and high school students. This experience focuses on imu building and cultural food practices. Students will gain hands-on experience in how to cook food in an imu.

The summer program E ʻIke Hou iā Lāna‘i is the center’s longest running program. The workshops provide learning opportunities to explore culture and heritage with āina-based experiences including native plant study, kāpala crafts and lei making. The experience provides a deep connection to the ʻāina, food and practices that have sustained generations.

Mahalo nui to KS Kaiāulu, NFWF, Stupski Foundation, and Pūlama Lānaʻi for their support of this initiative.