Kainalu Junior Watermen Program

Learn one the most honored traditions of Hawaii. Canoe paddling dates back hundreds of years and is a practice we continue today. We will teach proper paddling techniques, strategies used when racing, and history of the canoes. Once we’re comfortable, we will take a nice coastline paddle to Honoka’ope Bay.

Stand-up Paddleboarding is an activity that combines canoe paddling and the balance of surfing into one practice. Our team will teach you how to get to your feet, proper paddle technique and how to steer your board. We’ll then finish with a SUP Relay race that will test the skills of the keiki in a fun, competitive way.

When the waves go flat, Surf-fit is the perfect way to keep our bodies in the best ” Surf” shape possible. It requires prone paddling on a soft-top board while maintaining our balance and being able to change directions when needed. Test your skills with an exciting game of Surfboard Water Polo. Just like Water polo, but on a surfboard.

Shoreline fishing was a way Hawaiian people provided for themselves for years in Hawaii. Learn how to set-up your fishing pole with line and a hook while learning the tradition of sustainable fishing. Being sure to leave fish for future generations to enjoy.

Explore the coral reef ecosystem with a snorkel 101. We’ll go over how to properly use snorkel mask and fins. Our goal is to learn the importance of a healthy reef and the sea life that inhabits them.

Originating as a way of preparing surfers for big swells in the winter, underwater rock running is a mental and physical workout. Learn breathing techniques & underwater stress management through this introduction to underwater rock running. (This will take place in the sports club pool.)