MCBH Kaneohe Bay
Department Of Education: The DOE Hawaii Website is a good place to start when looking for information about public schools on Oahu. http://doe.k12.hi.us. The Elementary school that serves MCBH is Mokapu Elementary, and you can information about Mokapu at http://mokapu.k12.hi.us, or call them at (808)254-7964. Other Area schools can be found when looking at the website under Complex Areas and choosing Kailua-Kalaheo Complex. Most of the schools that are close to the base are in the Kalaheo Complex (including Kailua Intermediate for middle school, and Kalaheo Highs School for base high school aged students.) Children from base do often attend other area schools, but in order to do so must obtain a Geographical Exception form from their home school and have it processed by the school they wish to attend, and may have to provide their own transportation to and from school. On Oahu Elementary schools run from Pre-K (Children who will be 5 between August 2 and December 31st of the year they begin school) or Kindergarten (Children who have already reached 5 by August 2nd of that year) through 6th grade. Intermediate School serves grades 7 and 8, and high school serves grade 9-12. Currently our school year begins in Early August and runs through the first week in June.
PATCH Hawaii: A non-profit organization that offers resources and referral services for Childcare in Hawaii. They can provide you with online child care referrals at http://www.patchhawaii.org/families. They have several programs for Military Families. (808) 839-1988 http://www.patchhawaii.org/families/military
Head Start: This program runs several Early Childhood Programs for qualifying families. (808) 239-5754. http://www.oahuheadstart.org/ . Qualifications include income and/or special needs.
Baby Hui: A non-profit organization that is designed to provide positive parenting support for families with young children. http://www.thebabyhui.org . (808)735-2484. Members can sign up to be included in a parents group in their local area, where they will meet weekly for a couple of months with parents who have children of similar ages. They also sponsor play days, art in the park, teen groups and create opportunities to make lifelong friends.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers): This Christian organization that links with local churches to provide playgroups and informational resources to Mother's of Young Children. There are currently groups in Kailua and at the Base Chapel. http://www.mops.org/ you can find the locations near MCBH by searching for zip code 96734.
Windward Families for REAL (Resources and Early Access to Learning): Families gain information on research-based child development and discuss common issues. Parents become learners while enjoying one-on-one time with their child as they play and interact through music, physical movement, and age appropriate games. Classes are offered throughout the week at Ben Parker Elementary School in Kaneohe, for 8-10 weeks. Contact: (808) 235-9189.
Kailua District Park: The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation offers classes at the Kailua District Park. Information can be found at http://www.co.honolulu.hi.us/parks/programs/index.htm .
Aulea Swim Club Kailua: (808) 263- SWIM: http://www.aulea.org . This is a Competitive Swim team for kids ages 6- 18. Call to make an appointment for tryouts.
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