O'ahu Information

Aloha Intermediate Band Families,

April is quickly approaching and we are finalizing details for our trip on April 30–May 1. In order to move forward with travel arrangements, we need your help as soon as possible.

Trip Commitment and Payments

A $100 commitment payment is required by March 27 to secure your child’s spot.
Payment's can be made with credit card or Venmo on our website by clicking here, (include your child's name!). CLICK HERE FOR VENMO DIRECT LINK
Students will raise an additional $250 through fundraising, (see Charity Walk information below).
Total goal per student is $350.

Fundraising (Charity Walk – May 9)

Each student already has a fundraising page set up. CLICK HERE, then click Fundraisers, and find your student's name. You can register to walk, or just make a donation by clicking REGISTER OR DONATE.
Families are expected to participate by:
- Collecting donations
- Registering walkers ($50 each counts toward the goal, so 5 registered walkers meets that goal)
Goal: $250 per student by April 30, (not including $100 commitment)
Donations can also be made directly through the band website's DONATE page (include student name).
Extra fundraising beyond $350 helps support the band & choir program in numerous ways, so we appreciate all fundraising efforts.
Business sponsorships are welcome (and are tax-deductible), so feel free to reach out to anyone you know who might support this cause. They will receive sponsorship advertising on our website and our Charity Walk page.

We have created these flyers to assist you in raising money for your student's trip:
Kalama Band Fundraising Flyer

Charity Walk Flyer

To assist in reaching out via email for fundraising, here is an editable email template that can be copy and pasted:

Charity Walk Email Template

We recommend inserting a photo of your child in the email.

Trip Itinerary (April 30 – May 1)

April 30

6:00 AM – Drop-off at OGG Airport
7:25 AM – Flight departure
8:10 AM – Arrival at HNL
9:00 AM – Bus to Pearl-Ridge (setup and rehearsal)
11:00 AM – Performance
12:00–2:30 PM – Lunch & shopping
2:30 PM – Bus to USS Missouri
3:30 PM -- USS Missouri tour and overnight encampment

May 1

Breakfast and activities on the ship
8:30 AM – Depart for Ice Palace
9:00 AM – Ice skating, lunch, and activities
1:30 PM – Bus to HNL Airport
3:50 PM – Flight departure
4:35 PM – Arrive at OGG
4:45 PM – Parent pickup

*Please let us know if your student needs a ride home, as we have carpool options available.

Flight Information

Pack List

BACKPACK ONLY
Band shirt (wear to airport)
Dark colored pants (wear to airport)
Pair of socks
Covered shoes - no open toed shoes allowed on USS Missouri (crocs are okay)
Toiletries for shower and hygiene
Towel
Clothes to change after performance (optional)
Sleepwear
Clothing for return on Friday (Kalama shirt)
Warm clothes - Jacket/sweater (the ship is very cold)
School ID
Money for shopping at Pearlridge
Music
Instrument, if a carry-on
Medication, if any, with instructions for chaperones

Kalama School dress code still applies while on the trip.