Kaulike Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, youth-led co-learning and co-working hub for teens ages 13–19. It’s a space for homeschoolers and alternative learners to connect, build community, and create their own school experience. While the majority of our students are Native Hawaiian, we welcome all teens.
Kaulike Academy is Hawaiʻi’s first youth-led co-learning and co-working hub for ages 13–19. We are not a traditional school — instead, we provide a structured cooperative space with daily check-ins, focus blocks, tutoring support, collaboration, and accountability systems where youth take charge of their own learning.
At Kaulike, students don’t just participate — they lead programs like:
Our cooperative model is built on kuleana — responsibility to self, family, and community. Students contribute through volunteer hours, service projects, and cultural programs that strengthen identity and community ties.
Most importantly, Kaulike is youth-led and youth-run. Teens here are already creating businesses, mentoring peers, and solving community challenges — preparing for adulthood with confidence, purpose, and leadership.
Youth-Led Programs – Teens run Tech Savvy Teens, ʻŌpio Mākeke, and Keiki Rise, gaining real leadership and entrepreneurship experience.
Mentorship, Not Teachers – No traditional teachers; instead, mentors, tutors, and kūpuna provide guidance where it’s needed most.
Cultural Connection – Rooted in Hawaiian values and local traditions, creating a space where youth feel seen, supported, and grounded.
Real-World Experiences – Apprenticeships, internships, and hands-on projects that connect learning to life.
Youth Co-Learning & Co-Working Hub – A safe, inclusive studio just for ages 13–19 to collaborate, grow, and thrive together.
Applications are now closed — but come support our ʻōpio!
Join us at the ʻŌpio Mākeke and shop from 20+ talented ʻōpio vendors showcasing their products, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit!
The mākeke will take place during the 2nd Annual ʻAʻa I Ka Hula Competition & Festival at Moanalua Gardens. Come enjoy a day of hula, culture, community, and support Hawaiʻi’s next generation of entrepreneurs.
Come shop, support, and celebrate our ʻōpio!

Join Tech Savvy Teens at the AARP Hawaiʻi Maui Successful Aging Conference on October 17, 2026, at Kaunoa Senior Center in Pāʻia.
Our teens will provide FREE one-on-one technology help from 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, helping kūpuna with smartphones, tablets, apps, email, online safety, and other everyday technology questions. Bring your device and your questions — our teens are ready to help!
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Kaunoa Senior Center, Maui
Kaulike Academy is Hawaiʻi’s first youth-led co-learning and co-working hub for ages 13–23. Our learner-driven model empowers teens to take control of their education, rebuild confidence, and reignite their passion for learning. Many arrive after struggling in traditional schools—feeling unseen or discouraged. At Kaulike, they gain the tools, mentors, and real-world experiences to thrive.
Your donation provides what matters most: laptops and internet for learning, materials for youth-run businesses, stipends for internships, and a safe co-working space designed just for teens. These resources turn possibility into reality, giving youth the chance to succeed on their own terms.
When you give, you’re not just funding a program—you’re changing the trajectory of a young person’s life.
Mahalo nui loa!

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