Marine Science Program comes to OHANA Keauhou Beach Resort this Summer
KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII - Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society and Ohana Keauhou Beach Resort have partnered to offer a series of marine science educational programs this summer in Kona.
Hawaii Ambassadors of the Environment, created by Jean-Michel Cousteau, is an experiential education program housed at the Kona Family YMCA sustainable campsite in Ke'ei. Youth from 8-15 years of age will learn about Hawaii's unique coral, marine life, plants and environment from marine educators and Hawaiian cultural practitioners.
Special 3 day/2 night and 4 day/3 night camp programs from $250 will be offered to guests of OHANA Keauhou Beach Resort whose children sign up to attend camp programs during the following dates: June 15-18, 2003; July 13-16, 2003; and July 27-30, 2003. The cost includes transportation for the kids to and from the hotel, food, campsite accommodations and equipment. Space is limited. To enroll in the Hawaii Ambassadors of the Environment program or for further information, contact (Ms.) T.D. Thornton at the Kona Family YMCA (808) 329-9622.
While their children attend the nearby educational camp, parents can enjoy a Hawaiian vacation at OHANA Keauhou Beach Resort. As part of the Hawaii Ambassadors of the Environment program, the hotel is offering an Ocean Adventure Rate of $119 per night, plus taxes, to guests whose children are attending the camp. This includes single or double occupancy in an ocean view room with waived local calls and parking fees. Guests will also receive one complimentary child fare with the purchase of a paid adult on Pacific-Splash-Barefoot Fun Cruise, Wild Dolphin and Whale Eco-Adventure Cruise, or Island Grill Sunset Fun Cruise Rates, and a souvenir dolphin poster per family from Dream Cruises. The Ocean Adventure Rate cannot be combined with other offers and is subject to availability and change. Restrictions may apply. Taxes are not included.
For hotel reservations or information, call your preferred travel professional or OHANA Hotels & Resorts toll-free at 800-462-6262 within the U.S., Guam and Canada. Elsewhere call 303-369-7777. For online information or reservations, Internet users can log onto www.ohanahotels.com. OHANA
Hotels' e-mail address is reservations@ohanahotels.com.
About OHANA Hotels & Resorts
The OHANA Keauhou Beach Resort is managed by OHANA Hotels & Resorts, a division of Outrigger Enterprises, Inc., the largest locally owned lodging company in Hawaii and one of the fastest growing lodging companies in the Pacific. Under its two hotel brands - Outrigger Hotels & Resorts and OHANA Hotels & Resorts - the company currently operates or has under development 49 hotels and resorts throughout the Pacific region, representing more than 12,000 hotel rooms and condominium units in Hawaii, Micronesia, Australia and the South Pacific. Outrigger's affiliate, Outrigger Lodging Services, operates nearly two-dozen hotels and resorts throughout the U.S. Mainland.
