FAQ's

• Camp Mokulēʻia is a Christian faith based camp. Our spiritual formation curriculum is thematic and is very approachable to campers from all or no faith backgrounds.
• Campers will attend morning devotions with the entire camp to learn the theme and scripture for the day and sing songs to get them energized and excited for activities.
• Campers attend evening devotions in their age groups. Elementary, middle, and High School camp each have their own chaplain. This is the time where they get to ask the hard questions, learn how to love and care for one another, be encouraging, and go deep with life's big questions.

That's okay! We have campers from all and no faith backgrounds. Our thematic spiritual formation curriculum is very approachable for all campers. Our goal is to help each camper become a better person by the end of the week, however that might look for them. Our counselors and chaplains meet the campers where they are and help them think deep about life, love, community, family and faith. We have campers that come from Episcopal churches, United Methodist, other denominations, and no faith background at all. It's a beautiful way to appreciate our diversity, learn from one another and grow together. We help each camper take the next step on their own faith journey.

Yes - Being accredited by the American Camp Association indicates that Camp Mokulēʻia meets or exceeds industry-accepted and government-recognized standards and best practices for our programs, facilities, and staff

Campers are assigned to a cabin with 2 counselors and an activity group with 2 counselors. They will be with these same counselors throughout the week which means great opportunities for bonding! The required ratios for groups are as follows: 

• For campers ages 6-8 years old = 1 staff to every 6 overnight campers
• For campers ages 9-14 years old = 1 staff to every 8 overnight campers
• For campers ages 15-18 years old = 1 staff to every 10 overnight campers

Even though the group ratios are listed above, we always have 2 staff members present except during rest time when staff will rotate taking their breaks. 

Elementary and middle school cabins and activity groups have 2 staff members and up to 12 campers. 

High school activity groups have 2 staff members and up to 18 campers.

Great question. HERE is our Packing List.

Please label all belongings with your camper’s name. Please leave valuables and electronics at home.

Campers are not allowed to bring cell phones to camp. Experience shows that phones interfere with independence and often increase homesickness.

If a camper brings a phone, it will be held by the Office Manager for the duration of camp. Campers are encouraged to bring a digital camera instead.

Thanks to our incredible donors, Camp Mokulēʻia provides financial scholarships to campers each year. Scholarships can be applied for after registration and are distributed on a case by case basis. Click HERE for our Scholarship Application.

Yes they can, however, both campers must request eachother. Please note, we cannot guarantee that any two campers will be in the same cabin.

No. We love seeing camper preferences! However, counselor placements are determined by staffing and program considerations, so we are unable to place counselors based on camper requests.

Siblings in different age groups will see eachother during group worship, meals, and group activities. However, our cabins and Ohana groups are broken up according to age.

Cabin assignments are made thoughtfully to support a positive camp experience and according to the American Camp Association’s camper:counselor ratio standards. Our cabins are arranged by age group.

Drop-Off is on Sundays from 3:00 - 4:00pm.

Pick-Up is on Fridays at 10:00am.

*Camp Ho'omana and Mini Camps may have different hours

No. To help campers fully engage, visits are limited to drop-off and pick-up only.

Another great question. Parents may send one-way-emails to their camper. Parents will be given our "Communications Policy" when they drop campers off that provides an email address and instructions. For urgent matters, families can contact the Camp Mokule‘ia office, and staff will assist as needed.

Yes. Parents and guardians may add funds to their camper’s store account before camp or during the session through the Parent Portal. Store credit allows campers to purchase snacks, souvenirs, or camp merchandise.

Campers love visiting the camp store. Items for sale may include:

• T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and water bottles
• Stuffed animals and souvenirs
• Snacks 

Unused store money may be refunded to the registration account or given as a donation to Camp Mokule'ia. Donations help improve the camp experience and our programs.

Families are welcome and encouraged to visit the camp store during check-in or pick-up.

Camp Mokule‘ia offers a wide range of fun, enriching activities designed to build confidence, friendships, and a love for the outdoors. Activities vary by age group and may include:

• Ocean and beach activities
• Kayaking, snorkeling, paddleboarding, boogie boarding
• Archery
• High and Low Ropes Course
• Team sports and group games
• Arts and crafts
• Leadership and character-building programs
• Nature exploration and cultural experiences including Outposts

Activities are age-appropriate and led by trained, caring staff. ACA guidelines are followed for all activities and staff training.

No. Camp Mokule‘ia welcomes campers of all faith backgrounds. While the camp is owned by the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii and includes prayer before meals and brief morning and evening devotions, participation is respectful and pressure-free. Our focus is on activities, relationships, and personal growth.

Our kitchen can accommodate most dietary restrictions. Please include this information on the Camper Health History Form and indicate if it is an allergy.

Homesickness is rare and often temporary. Our experienced staff watch closely for early signs and support campers through engagement, routine, and encouragement. Parents can help by preparing campers with short overnight stays away from home before camp.

• A licensed nurse is on-site 24/7
• Medications are kept and distributed by the Camp Nurse
• Parents are contacted for significant medical concerns

Refunds (minus a non-refundable deposit of $100.00) are available up to 30 days before camp. Cancellations within 30 days will not be refunded. If a camper gets sick (doctor’s note required) we allow them to reschedule to another week.

Yes! We utilize Waldo, a photo sharing app. Parents will be given our "Communications Policy" when they drop campers off that provides instructions on how to access Waldo.