Do you enjoy being in the spotlight? Here's your chance to shine! Join the Theatre Intensive Winterim program and take center stage. Over the course of four exciting days, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills as an actor, singer, dancer, and storyteller. Whether you're performing solo, in a duet, or as part of a group, you'll get hands-on experience in every aspect of the theatre. This program is designed to help you grow and build confidence while having fun. If you’ve ever dreamed of performing on stage or just want to explore your creative side, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your talents and steal the show!

This winterim involves four days of experiential learning through Hawaiian culture on the island of Kaua’i. Students will camp at Alekoko fishpond, where they will learn about lokoiʻa, Hawaiian fishponds through hands-on activities lead by lokoi’a experts. Students will also learn about various wahi pana (storied places in Hawaiian History) of Kaua’i. Students will hike, camp, and learn about kalo cultivation through working in lo’i (wet taro patch). Students will learn protocol for visiting new places and engaging with hosts there.

This winterim involves four days of experiential learning through Hawaiian culture in Kīpahulu and Hana. Students will camp in Kīpahulu, where they will learn about the flora and fauna of Maui’s east side from experts. Students will also learn about various wahi pana (storied places in Hawaiian History) of Hana. Students will hike, camp, and learn about kalo cultivation through working in lo’i (wet taro patch). Students will learn protocol for visiting new places and engaging with hosts there.

Arrive at the Maui Ocean Center on time each day and spend your week working up close and personal with the critters there. You’ll learn how to care for marine animals and educate the public about the importance of Maui’s coral reefs. During this hands-on experience, rotating in small groups, you will be taught by MOC aquarists and naturalists and assisted by curators as you feed and measure turtles, moon jellies, reef fish and various corals. You will be cleaning exhibits, recording behavioral data, speaking with visitors and much more! Lunch is included. NEEDED: Wetsuit or rash guard, mask, and transportation. Program is offered to 9 students only.

Come get your feet wet and learn about Maui’s streams and streamlife. We will be joined by Skippy Hau, Aquatic Biologist who has specialized in streams, to guide us on our investigations. We will be learning how to identify, measure, count and collect stream life, including native and invasive species and going out to Honomanu and Wailuku area streams to put into practice what we learned. We will be using gopros, GPS, calipers, and some basic water quality measures to guide our study and learn how to do some analysis as we wrap our findings up into a final conservation video.

Where would our world be without the wonderful pollinators that buzz around our gardens and farms? This Winterim program will include a full hands on beekeeping curriculum from how to start and care for hives to harvesting and processing honey. Students will take part in a comprehensive farm tour and other farm activities including prepping beds and planting with our team and some harvesting.

PADI® Open Water Diver is the first scuba certification level. A highly-trained PADI Instructor will teach you how to scuba dive in a relaxed, supportive learning environment. By the end of the course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to dive at home or abroad and be an ambassador for the underwater world.

Take This Course If You Want to:
Explore the other 70 percent of our planet
Support ocean protection
See things you've never seen before
Learn from a scuba diving expert
Carry the world's most recognized scuba certification

Learn How to:
Be a confident and skilled diver
Assemble and use scuba gear
Manage your buoyancy
Respectfully approach marine life
Handle common problems

This green thumb program will focus on expanding our outdoor edible garden and hydroponic tower growing system. Students will help update the garden by adding new beds, planting herbs and vegetables for the spring harvest, and improving the irrigation system. We’ll also dive into the world of microgreens, learning how they grow, their health benefits, and how to set up a space on campus to grow them hydroponically. In addition, we’ll work with Chef David to grow salad greens and microgreens in new hydroponic towers, creating a schedule to ensure the kitchen always has fresh produce. Activities include building and organizing the garden, visiting a microgreen farm, and setting up a special space for germinating seeds. It’s a great chance to explore sustainable gardening and contribute to the school’s food program!

In addition to organizing a shopping trip for fresh ingredients, students will spend Monday-Thursday cooking in the commercial kitchen at St. John’s Church in Keokea. Join chef Vinnie Linares on this fantastic culinary adventure in upcountry Maui. Of course you’ll be eating what you prepare! You will be expected to meet at Keokea Park each day, and to bring your curiosity and appetite.

Drones are taking over! Learn how to fly the latest drones, including programming them for autonomous flight and data capture techniques such as photogrammetry to generate high-resolution 3D imagery that can be used as virtual environments for gaming and interactive storytelling.

We will:
- Learn regulations and best practices for flying drones
- Created detailed flight plans, and autonomous missions
- Fly at least 3 unique locations to capture data and imagery
- Process imagery, videos and data to create highly detailed maps
- Use the maps to tell a story about each location that we visited
- Learn about Part 107 Commercial Licensing

Do you enjoy spending time with animals? Would you like to learn more about the wildlife, domestic and farm animals on Maui? Are you interested in knowing more about the efforts to offer them compassionate care?
This program will concentrate on several non-profit organizations that serve the island’s critters 24/7 with loving attention, food, health care, adoption services, and spay and neuter initiatives.
Our plans include helping out in Haiku at the East Maui Animal Refuge and the Leilani Farm Sanctuary. We’ll also volunteer at the Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation in Waiheʻe-Waiehu. We will be doing whatever the most pressing need is; from fencing and weeding, to cleaning, feeding, petting, and everything in between! Gloves, boots, comfortable work clothing, and a great attitude is recommended. Transportation and lunch are provided.

Students must be 16 years old to participate. Divers will learn: the physiology of apnea (breath holding) and how to safely maximize it, the physiology and physics of equalization and how to apply it to effective diving, techniques to improve oxygen use efficiency in the water, how to check their own safety and that of their partner(s) in the water, how to rescue others who may be in distress in open water, how to properly use and manage freediving equipment. Students will also have the opportunity to earn either AIDA level 1 or level 2 certification through a written test and applied diving tests (passing the certification tests is not a requirement for joining the winterim), and the opportunity to put their new diving skills to work with a reef clean up session.

Students must be 16 years old to participate. Help a family build their own home and know that, in addition to acquiring new skills and understanding, you will have forever defined the way this family views teenagers, strangers, and the world. When you help build a home for a neighbor you are building community and creating a true ohana. You may be asked to do anything from framing to landscaping by your experienced foreman. The home building is scheduled to take place in either Waiehu or Waiohouli. Van and beverages are included.

In this winterim, students will be fully immersed in the experience and everyday life of a Hawaiian lei maker. Each day will be a new exciting experience for the students. We will gather lei making materials from certain gathering areas around the island, some of these include Iao Valley, Olowalu, Keokea and more.

Students will also learn about the different native Hawaiian flora and fauna that we use in lei making, their cultural significance, and how to mālama (care for) these plants. Over the course of the four days, we will be camping out at Moʻoloa, which is a private sanctuary located in Makena. This property is a very special place and home to a large Native Hawaiian plant garden. Students will learn the history of this area and will also participate in aloha ʻāina (caretaking) opportunities while staying on the property.

Some of the lei styles that the students will learn include, Haku, Wili, Hili, Hīpuʻu, Humu Papa, Nīkiʻi and more. The goal of this winterim is to help the students gain a deeper appreciation for their island home, the Hawaiian Culture and lei making.

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is Hawai‘i’s number one natural attraction, with one of the world’s most active volcanoes--Kilauea. The park is designated as a World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Other field trips may include the park’s native plant nursery and/or the rare plant propagation facility, growing some of the rarest species on earth. As guests of the Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park we will receive four night’s lodging and meals at the Kilauea Volcano Military Camp located inside the park.This program and access to professionals in botany, geology, and volcanology are also sponsored by the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park: www.fhvnp.org. Costs are all-inclusive and the trip is limited to 12 students.

In this fun and hands-on visual art Winterim, you will create a variety of art projects while working in the professional studios at the Hui. You will create wearable works of art possibly including prints on t-shirts, bags and more in the printmaking studio, photography with darkroom film processing and work with guest artists using watercolors and simple welding in the jewelry studio, . You may wish to bring extra funds to purchase additional silver metals or extra art supplies.

If you are a Junior or Senior you may choose to use this one-time opportunity to travel to out-of-state colleges and universities. Visit with campus representatives and tour schools you may be considering, get a better feel for the larger community and environs and determine if it is a good fit for you. You will need to fill out and return a simple college intent form (available for download on the Seabury Hall website and in the Upper School Office) and submit it to the college counseling office by the due date, December 7th. If your plans change at a later date and you find you are unable to travel, please notify us and we will do our best to find a relevant program of interest for you.

Do you have a career idea? Do you know a professional in your area of interest that would be willing to mentor you this week and allow you to shadow them in a real life experience? You will want to submit your plans with contact and schedule details via an email to the Winterim Coordinator for approval. After placement confirmation, itʻs a simple matter of being present, attentive, and absorbing as much as possible.

email: mmartin@seaburyhall.org

The Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute’s mission is to inspire lifelong
environmental stewardship and ensure the survival of coral reefs and sea turtles in
Hawaiʻi through science-based conservation efforts, education, and outreach. We are
excited to host your school and play a part in educating future ocean enthusiasts.

Our educational objectives and hands-on activities will include learning about
the biology of sea turtles and corals in Hawai’i, as well as their ecological role and
MOC Marine Institute’s conservation efforts. Students will gain a better
understanding of Hawaiʻi’s sea turtle and coral populations, the threats they face,
and potential solutions to help ensure their preservation in Hawaiʻi. Recognizing the
interconnectedness of these animals (and humans) in their ecosystems is a
keystone of MOC Marine Institute’s curriculum. This program is available to 8th-12th grade students.

Are you interested in politics? Have you ever wondered how the Maui County Council creates and passes legislation? Then this is the Winterim program for you. You'll spend four days getting a behind the scenes look at how the County of Maui is run. You'll learn about the various council positions, make site visits, and sit in on legislative sessions.

Where do you want to go? Plan your own group hikes into the spectacular hidden beauty of our island. We are blessed with an abundant variety of terrain, altitude, and weather zones. Perhaps you’d like to concentrate on a particular ahupuaʻa. Maybe you’ve never walked the King’s Trail or hiked up above the wind farm. These four days allow you the time and breathing space to enjoy and explore Maui Nui with your friends. Sound good? You will plan your adventures with your group in January. The cost is for a van, gas, snacks & beverages for four fun days.

Embark on a transformative 4-day journey with our Maui Marine Conservation Expedition, an exploration immersed in the stunning marine environments of Hawaii. This program is designed to offer a hands-on, experiential approach to marine conservation, exploring the rich biodiversity of Maui's waters. Participants will delve into the world of humpback whales, diverse marine life, and vibrant coral reefs, fostering a deeper understanding, appreciation, and support for our local and global community. Our group will go on three different excursions with Trilogy, including trips to Lana’i and Molokini. We will also partner with local conservation organizations. Of course, weather can change these plans.

This dynamic one-week program aligns with Winterim’s goals by offering students the opportunity to step outside their standard curriculum and engage in a transformative experience that blends physical training, mental calmness, and mindful breathing to enhance focus and resilience.

Program Description

Through a practical and engaging approach using the U-Natural Method, students will participate in mobility exercises, breathwork, and boxing. Each day is thoughtfully designed to challenge them in a supportive environment, helping them build self-confidence, develop new skills, and work collaboratively across grade levels.

Key Program Components:

Mobility Training: Develop functional movement, flexibility, and balance for lifelong physical health.

Breathing Exercises: Foster recovery, mental clarity, and calmness to manage stress and improve focus.

Boxing: Boost self-confidence, strength, and conditioning while learning discipline and teamwork.

This is a spectacular opportunity to explore as much of urban and rural Oahu as you are able in four short days. With your group in January you will plan your own activities in advance (Iolani Palace, Bishop Museum, Shangi La, The Honolulu Museum of Art, UH Manoa, Valley of the Temples, Waikiki, Ala Moana,…the list is endless) and fly as a group on to Honolulu on Monday and home on Thursday.

Oahu is rich with natural and cultural resources as well (Lyon Arboretum, Lanikai Pillbox, Northshore, Makapuʻu, Kaniakapupu Ruins, Pali Lookout…). You’ll be spending 3 nights at Camp Mokuleia on the northshore right on the beach! The cabins are reserved for our group but you will need to bring your own sleeping bag, pillow, and towel as well as personal supplies.

Everything else is included to make this a trip you’ll never forget! You will need to provide your own transportation to and from the Kahului airport.

Requirements: Students must bring a digital camera (with a zoom lens capability) and have access to a printer at home.

This adventurous course will offer a new perspective of the world through the eye of the camera. We will learn to 'see' with a camera, the way an artist sees, as we explore composition and photographic techniques on location. Nature is our classroom. We will go on a new photographic journey each day, as we explore unique aspects of our island life. Transportation and lunch will be provided.

* Both days include walking about 2 miles in and 2 miles out. The stream day involves a short section walking in the water on uneven rocks.*

This winterim will introduce students to the fields of conservation, land stewardship, and management through Hawaiian cultural practices. Aloha Pu’u Kukui will host two days of this winterim, leading students in a hike on Honolua ridge, where they will learn about forestry and ecosystems. Additionally, students will hike in the valley and through rivers, learning about traditional Hawaiian kalo farming practices. This winterim will also work with another organization, from which the students will learn about the kahuli (native land snail).

Students selected for this College Trip will be traveling to Southern California to tour a wide range of colleges and universities. We will be visiting two institutions a day where we will take a campus tour, attend information sessions, and meet with admissions representatives. This trip is designed to expose students to a great diversity of schools, therefore the institutions will vary in size, location, mission statement, academic and social offerings, and more. Students will gain valuable insight on how to research colleges, connect with admissions officers, and effectively learn the differences between types of colleges. The cost includes air and ground transportation, hotels, and time at Disneyland. Breakfast and lunch will be covered, and spending money for dinner will be distributed each day to students. Students will want to bring extra spending money.

Interested students are required to write a one-page response on what they hope to gain from visiting colleges. Responses should be emailed to Mr. Martin (mmartin@seaburyhall.org) by 12/7/24. This is an exclusive trip for Freshmen and Sophomores and space is limited.

In this artistic and culturally significant program, students will learn about and make lau hala implements. Students will learn the plaiting techniques needed to make a small mat, baskets, bracelets, advanced bracelets ornaments and fans. Students will learn ulana lau hala from master Lau Hala practitioner Pohaku Kaho’ohanohano.

Have you seen the water sport of Wing Foiling? The sport is thrilling, challenging, athletic, and most of all FUN!!! This is a four-day program for beginners who want to learn how to Wing Foil. While our focus will be Wing Foiling, our activity will be determined each day by the weather and wind forecast. The safe and experienced instructors from HST will be leading this beach and ocean program. Students should be comfortable swimming in the ocean for this program. Get ready for four fun days on the water at beautiful Kahului Harbor or Kanaha Beach Park (weather dependent)!

Seabury Hall’s Yoga & Wellness Winterim is designed to be a Maui day retreat experience to explore body, mind and relaxation practices for health, longevity and renewal. This Winterim will take place at Hale Akua Garden Farm & Eco Tour in Haiku, Maui.
Activities include: daily yoga practice, breath work, meditation, art therapy, strategies to reduce burnout, mindfulness teachings, journaling, farm to table lunch with private local chef, healthy cooking workshops, sound bath, nervous system health, nature walks, self-care practices, and use of Hale Akua’s resort facilities. This Winterim is intended to help students learn self-care and self-regulation practices when faced with social, academic, emotional and personal challenges. Gain strategies to incorporate balance and relaxation into a busy schedule, and how to stay healthy in mind, body and spirit, while pursuing an ambitious lifestyle.