Youth Sports - Pakolea Program
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Initiated in 1968, The Pakolea Program was created as a response to the low number of high school graduates from the Palama Settlement neighborhood. It was then called the Academic Achievement Program, based on the philosophy that sports participation could be a motivation to enhance academic performance. The name was changed to “Pakolea” meaning “train to grow straight” and in 1977 a social behavioral component was added to improve the interpersonal skills and relationships of the participants with their peers, parents, and community. Today, Pakolea Program focuses on positive character development, success in academic progress, and improvement in overall social-emotional functioning through increased pro-social behaviors and accountability for negatives ones for Palama Settlement’s youth.
Pakolea strives to help at-risk youth, ages 7-17, many of whom are from low-income households and neighborhoods, where they are susceptible to street influences such as gangs, juvenile delinquency, alcohol and drug use and abuse, smoking, lack of education, truancy and many other things. Staff and volunteers work to have a positive impact on these youth through sports, academics, and the teaching of skills to make wise and healthy lifestyle choices. Through different seasonal sports, such as football and basketball, participation is utilized as an incentive to improve academic progress and behavioral change in the schools and at home. Pakolea staff continues to find innovative ways to reach and engage youth and help them develop into responsible, healthy and productive adults.
For more information about Pakolea Scorpions Pop Warner Football , visit their program site here.
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Contact Our Recreation Division at 848-2503 or our Youth-Sports Pakolea Program Office at 84-2521 for information on current and upcoming events!
Flag Football Fridays
All keiki are welcome, ages 8-12 yrs, in the Kalihi/Palama area.
Starts at 3pm sharp, going till 5:30pm.
Come join us in having FUN, making new FRIENDS, and learning the game of FOOTBALL!!!
December 24, 2011
Free Youth Football Clinic with former UH Warrier and Chicago Bears Safety Leonard Peters
December 21, 2011
Free Youth Lacrosse Clinic with Occidental College Coach Michelle Uhlfelder - hosted by Aloha Lacrosse & Leisher Family Fund PHOTOS