Apply for youth summer programs!

Program applications are open for youth ages 12-18 with need-based scholarships available for all programs!

Watch our student films on May 24th!

This year Maui Huliau is excited to participate in Imua’s new Be Reel Film Festival on Memorial Day weekend!

Summer PD & Credit Courses for Teachers

Check out our teacher resources page for updates on our in-person summer PD sessions as well as upcoming credit courses for teachers in the 2026-27 school year!

Save the date for our annual benefit dinner

Save the date for our annual farm-to-table benefit for Huliau youth programs celebrating local agriculture, local chefs and student-produced films!

2025 Annual Report

Celebrate a year of growth, connection, and impact with our 2025 Annual Report.

Resources for Teachers

Check out the new page on our website featuring resources for 6-12 grade teachers including in-class programs and teaching support, online curriculum resources, virtual field trips and professional development courses.

Zero Waste Internship

Applications are now open for our 2025-2026 Zero Waste Internship program! This hands-on, 40-hour internship will give students the opportunity to dive deep into zero waste principles, sustainability practices, and environmental leadership within their schools and local communities. Students grades 9–12, attending Maui high schools, are welcome to apply.

Huliau Educational Ecosystem

Check out our “Educational Ecosystem” diagram to see how our programs work together to promote environmental literacy and leadership among Maui’s youth.

Spring Youth Filmmaking Program

We are excited to collaborate again with Hisako Film Lab on a spring semester filmmaking program for youth! This advanced filmmaking program offers an in-depth, project-based immersion for motivated high school students eager to elevate their storytelling and production skills while creating media with a meaningful message for our Maui community. 

About Maui Huliau Foundation

Maui Huliau Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2010 to provide unique environmental education programs to Maui’s youth.

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Latest News and Upcoming Events

Summer Program Applications Open

Summer Program Applications Open

Applications for our 2026 summer programs are now open for youth in Maui County ages 12-18. Programs include outdoor explorations of the kula moku, an overnight program in Waiheʻe and a high school program focused on conservation careers.

Youth Film Showing on May 24th

Youth Film Showing on May 24th

This year Maui Huliau is excited to participate in Imua’s new Be Reel Film Festival on Memorial Day weekend! Join us on May 24th for an inspiring evening celebrating the creativity and storytelling of Maui’s next generation of filmmakers.

Save the Date

Save the Date

Save the date for our annual benefit dinner! The Huliau Food & Film Festival is a farm-to-table celebration of local agriculture, featuring Maui’s talented chefs and student-produced films. This year, the event moves to a beautiful new outdoor setting at Kapuakukui Farm on Saturday, August 29th, where guests will enjoy stunning sunset and ocean views from Upcountry Maui.

Mission

Our mission is to promote environmental literacy and leadership among Maui’s youth through community-based educational experiences.

Vision

To create and maintain a sustainable Maui by inspiring active, educated, and innovative stewardship.

Huliau

A time of change

A turning point

To recall the past

Read more about Huliau and the inspiration behind our programs.

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