Interim is a beloved Parker School tradition for upper and middle school students that is held over two days each Spring which takes us out of the classroom for inspiring, experiential, learning-centered opportunities which seek to:
To get a taste of what Interim is all about, watch the 2025 and 2024 Interim videos created by professional filmmaker Adam Palya, and our student “Film Crew,” who filmed, photographed, and interviewed their peers.
Have you ever wondered what happens backstage at a Parker School production? Come learn the history, ghost stories, and secrets of Parker’s beloved theater while you help put the finishing […]
Open to Grade(s): 8-12
Coordinator(s): Sara Jane Lilley
Join us as for an OVERNIGHT at Mr. Caenepeel’s coffee farm in the Honaunau Vallley, where we will begin to figure out, “What does it mean to be a man?”
Open to Grade(s): 10-12
Coordinator(s): Patrick Caenepeel, Adam Ruderman
EXPERIENCE the mana of Punalu’u Black sand beach for 3 days and TWO NIGHTS while staying at the only house on the beach. Explore the surrounding historical, mythological and archeological […]
Open to Grade(s): 11-12
Coordinator(s): Heidi Buscher, Melissa Lunchick, Lillian Reyad
Work with professional filmmaker and dynamic storyteller Adam Palya, to learn how to capture quality video and then turn your clips into a story worth telling. Be a part of […]
Open to Grade(s): 9-12
Coordinator(s): Adam Palya
Venture into this remote 32,000-acre National Wildlife Refuge that supports a diversity of native plants and birds equalled in few other places in Hawaiʻi. We will stay OVERNIGHT in cabins […]
Open to Grade(s): 10-12
Coordinator(s): Susan Rickards
Immerse yourself in the mo’oleo of Hawai’i island as we hike culturally and historically significant places. Each day we will experience a different trail, a different vantage point, and a […]
Open to Grade(s): 8-12
Coordinator(s): Eric Sills, David Clarke
Interested in a hands-on horse learning journey? Spend one day at a ranch in beautiful North Kohala for an engaging experience that blends knowledge, culture, and practical skills. The journey […]
Open to Grade(s): 8-12
Coordinator(s): Kelly Zalopany
Huaka’i ma uka to ma kai (Journey from the mountain to the sea): Spend time in some of the places that shape our island and our community as we deepen […]
Open to Grade(s): 8-12
Coordinator(s): Uluwehi Montez, Makela Bruno
I ola ‘oe, I ola mākou nei – my life is dependent on yours; your life is dependent on mine. A balanced relationship between humans and the natural world is […]
Open to Grade(s): 10-12
Coordinator(s): Stephanie Mannion, Holly Weigle, Molly Lai, Parker Ranch
As a profound symbol of aloha and respect, making and presenting lei is integral to Hawaiian culture and a cherished part of life in Hawaii. In this hands-on activity we […]
Open to Grade(s): 8-12
Coordinator(s): Bonnie Watterson, Layla Schuster
Think you’ve got what it takes? This two-day immersive training exercise is built to challenge your body and sharpen your mindset. Known for being both cool and no-nonsense, Mr. T […]
Open to Grade(s): 8-12
Coordinator(s): Adam Taufmann
Have you ever thought of a career in Health or Medicine? This is your chance to see if it is right for you! You will visit Queen’s North Hawaii Community […]
Open to Grade(s): 9-12
Coordinator(s): Tina Doherty
What if the clothes you were about to throw away could become something completely new—and not just clothes? Come explore how discarded clothing impacts the environment, especially in places like […]
Open to Grade(s): 8-12
Coordinator(s): Lee Friend
Hawaiʻi Volcano National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cultural landscapes in the world. It’s a sacred place to the Hawaiian people and home to the […]
Open to Grade(s): 10-12
Coordinator(s): Matt Hamilton
Have you ever heard that bees are critical to human survival? How can something so small play such a big role in our lives? Put on a bee suit and […]
Open to Grade(s): 8-12
Coordinator(s): Bird and Bee Hawaiʻi
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Kamuela, HI 96743
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