Join ASC's Journey: Campus Expansion & More

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ASC's Recent Programs

2026 Summer

This year’s ASC Summer Program was intentionally designed with older youth in mind creating space for middle and high school students to explore real skills, creative disciplines, and hands-on learning with experienced practitioners.

Students didn’t just try activities, they developed skills.

Our facilitators brought deep experience in:

Pottery
Mixed Media Art
Short Film Creation & Editing
Skateboarding
Sashiko (Japanese Stitchwork)
STEAM & Applied Science
Māla (Garden-Based Learning)
Plant-Based Global Cooking
Screen Printing
Financial Literacy

90 students had the opportunity to experience multiple disciplines, while still having the time and consistency to go deeper in each one.

Developing independence and identity
Discovering real-world skills and creative outlets
Providing both structure and choice

"The ASC summer program was like nothing I’ve seen offered before. The diversity and caliber of classes offered really were exceptional...I’m just shocked that many kids could be given this rich inspiring experience in Puna for free."

Beyond School Clubs

250 students were regularly supported by ASC's Beyond School Clubs during the 2025-2026 school year!

We are looking forward to rolling out the Fall 2026 Clubs in August. Stay tuned!

We have a part time job opportunity available now as our Homework Help Facilitator for Beyond School Clubs this 2026-2027 school year.

Apply Now

ASC's Growing Roots

Board of Directors

Brianna Enriquez-Cabalis

Heather Peck

Sarah Hill

ASC is experiencing a chapter of significant growth and we are honored to announce these three community superstars as our newest board members!

Campus Expansion

Since 2003, the Arts & Sciences Center a.k.a. ASC has existed as a nonprofit organization to support community development and access to education by providing support & infrastructure rooted in Puna, Hawai'i.

If your commute takes you past campus, you'll see the groundwork that is underway for Phase I of our master plan for a community gathering & performance space. This phase includes grading, laying utilities, roads, parking lots, septics, and wastewater disposal.

For more information about our plans, visit hiasc.org/facility

Donating to ASC and joining our fundraising committee are two helpful ways to support ASC as our roots grow deeper in Puna.

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Help Us Fundraise

"I believe in the genius in our communities and our abilities to live, learn, and thrive together."

-Gail Clarke, ASC Founder