ADMISSIONS

JOIN KAULIKE ACADEMY: A PATH TO EMPOWERED LEARNING

Kaulike Academy is Hawaiʻi’s first youth-led co-learning and co-working hub for ages 13–23. We are not a traditional school — instead, we provide a structured, cooperative space where youth gain independence, mentorship, and real-world skills. Our hub is designed for up to 20 youth at a time, keeping the environment focused, safe, and collaborative. Members participate in:

Daily check-ins, focus blocks, and accountability boards to build independence
Tutoring and GED support for homeschoolers, independent learners, and alternative pathways
Hands-on projects in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, digital skills, and cultural programs
Youth-led initiatives like Tech Savvy Teens, ʻŌpio Mākeke, and Keiki Rise

Kaulike operates as a cooperative — families support the hub through tuition or student volunteer service. Scholarships are available to ensure inclusivity and access. Enrollment is open year-round. Whether joining the 3-day learning cooperative (Tue–Thurs) or accessing the space as a co-working member (Mon–Fri), Kaulike provides the tools, mentors, and community youth need to thrive.

2025-2026 Full Year Tuition

YEAR ROUND OPEN ENROLLMENT

Families may choose from three membership pathways:

Option 1: Basic Co-Working

$99/month OR 6 volunteer hours/month
Includes: daily check-ins, focus blocks, accountability board, and access to the youth co-working space

Option 2: Co-Working + Tutoring (Curriculum Support)

$149/month OR $99/month + 6 volunteer hours/month
Includes: Basic + weekly tutoring (up to 45 min/day) and accountability for homeschool/online curriculum (T, W, TH)

Option 3: Co-Working + Tutoring (GED Pathway)

$199/month OR $149/month + 6 volunteer hours/month
Includes: Basic + GED tutoring, prep resources, and portfolio building (T, W, Th)

Additional Fees

Application Fee: $150 (non-refundable, one-time)
Enrollment: Open year-round

Note on Tuition

Kaulike Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Contributions — whether financial or service-based — ensure we can provide an affordable, high-quality, and culturally grounded co-learning environment for all youth ages 13–23.

Join Our Community

Contact us today to schedule a tour of our co-learning & co-working hub, or complete our Interest Form and we’ll reach out to you directly.

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KAULIKE ACADEMY @ NA LAMA KUKUI

AT NA LAMA KUKUI, DISCOVER OUR YOUTH-LED HUB

We are excited to announce that Kaulike Academy has a new home at Nā Lama Kukui, located at 560 N. Nimitz Hwy, Suite 217F

Nā Lama Kukui is a vibrant lifestyle and design center in the Iwilei district, owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA). The name, meaning “the kukui torches,” symbolizes light, guidance, and progress — values that align with Kaulike’s mission of empowering youth to lead, learn, and thrive. Our studio space inside Nā Lama Kukui is simple by design: a one-room co-learning and co-working hub where youth ages 13–23 set the tone, arrange the space, and manage their daily flow. With plenty of parking, food options in the building, and a central location, it is the perfect home for our youth-led cooperative.