Program Highlights

Sometimes the biggest learning happens through the simplest things—digging in the dirt, singing a song, making a new friend, discovering a bug in the garden, or learning what it feels like to be part of a group. That’s the idea behind Play Imua, and registration is now open for a brand-new September–October session at Imua […]

The bidding has begun! Emalia’s Table 2026 is officially open, and this year’s online auction is bigger and better than ever. With more than 50 incredible items and experiences up for bid, now is the perfect time to find something special while making a meaningful difference in our community. From Maui dining experiences and family […]

Grief is something every family will face eventually. Yet for children and teens, loss can feel especially isolating. Many young people struggle to find others who understand what they’re experiencing. Friends may not know what to say. Adults often want to help but aren’t sure how. And because grief can show up in so many […]

Every summer, parents across Maui ask the same question: How can I get my teen off their phone, out into the world, and doing something that actually matters? For lots of families, the answer has been Camp Imua for nearly 50 years. This summer, Camp Imua celebrates its 50th anniversary — a milestone built on […]

For 50 years, there has been one moment at Camp Imua that never loses its magic. You can feel it long before the helicopters ever leave the ground. The excitement starts building as campers gather together, shifting their gaze toward the sky while the unmistakable sound of rotor blades begins echoing across camp. Counselors smile […]

Summer has a way of sneaking up—and with it comes the familiar question: how can my teen spend their time doing something meaningful, not just memorable? If you’re looking for an experience that builds confidence, compassion, and real-world skills (while still being incredibly fun), Camp Imua might be exactly what you—and your teen—have been hoping […]

This March, something truly special is happening on Maui. Na Keiki O Emalia, the child and teen grief support program of Imua Family Services, is welcoming trainers from the internationally recognized Dougy Center for an in-depth volunteer facilitator training, March 20–22. For our island community, this is more than a professional development opportunity — it’s […]

YouthLine Hawaii is officially recruiting for its second Maui volunteer cohort, and if you are (or know) a young person between the ages of 15 and 24, this is your invitation to step into leadership, connection, and real impact. What is YouthLine? YouthLine is a peer-to-peer help, support, and crisis line for teens and young […]

Every November, we shine a light on the needs of children who are grieving with National Children’s Grief Awareness Month. On November 20th, we also observe National Children’s Grief Awareness Day—a day to recognize the struggles that grieving children face and to show our support. In Hawaiʻi, one in 14 children will experience the death […]

Can you believe it? Camp Imua is turning 50 in 2026! Half a century of laughter, adventure, and aloha — and we’re celebrating in the biggest way possible: with a feature-length documentary film that tells the incredible story of Camp Imua through the voices of the people who made it all happen — YOU! Since […]