By Staff Reports
(Honolulu)– Looking for an amazing job this summer working with kids, in our vibrant City parks, while improving your community? The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is preparing for its annual Summer Fun Program by accepting applications for hundreds of enthusiastic and responsible staff to help put the “fun” in Summer Fun. Applying for these amazing job opportunities is easier than ever, with all applications now available online!
Applications to join Summer Fun are open now until the end of Summer Fun’s first week on June 12, 2026. But, the sooner you apply the more likely you’ll get the Summer Fun site of your choice! Applications are now being accepted via the online portal at: bit.ly/applysummerfun
An HNL.info log-in is required to submit applications online.
Summer Fun is an affordable, city-operated day camp where children enjoy learning and recreational experiences in a fun and safe environment. DPR aims to accommodate approximately 10,000 keiki and teens through this remarkable program each year, requiring more than 600 seasonal staff. The more staff we get the more keiki we can accommodate, making it more fun for everyone!
In addition to improving the lives of our island keiki in our vibrant City parks, there are numerous benefits to working for Summer Fun, including:
- Work locations near your home, with about 61 Summer Fun sites around O‘ahu
- Competitive pay rates from $17/hour up to $20.80/hour
- Entry into rewarding careers working for the City
- Experience in childcare, education, and recreational programming
- Streamlined online application process
There are also a wide variety of jobs available as part of our Summer Fun ‘Ohana, including:
- College Student Aide
- Pool Lifeguard
- Recreation Aide
- Therapeutic Aide
For details on these various positions available for Summer Fun 2026, and all information regarding employment with this amazing program, visit: bit.ly/summerfunjob
Becoming a member of the Summer Fun ‘Ohana includes planning and enjoying recreational opportunities with the keiki such as games, music, dance, arts & crafts, Hawaiian cultural activities, special events, and so much more. These employment opportunities not only enhance our keiki’s summertime, they also provide the chance to develop essential skills like: teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution, childcare experience, and problem-solving. All while connecting to your community and creating life-long memories!
You can see first-hand how rewarding and enjoyable these job experiences can be through a promotional video encouraging staff to join our amazing team! Check out the video on DPR’s Social Media and YouTube Channel: bit.ly/SummerFunHiring
The 2026 Summer Fun Program is scheduled to run weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. from June 8 through July 24, 2026 (not including holidays on June 11 and July 4). Keiki registration will once again be conducted primarily online through the pros.hnl.info in mid-May. More information about keiki registration will be announced in Spring 2026.
To register a Junior Leader, please contact the specific site for registration information. Mahalo in advance for your valuable contribution to Summer Fun! For more information about the program, visit the main Summer Fun website at: bit.ly/summerfunoahu
If you need an auxiliary aid/service, other accommodations due to a disability, or an interpreter for a language other than English in reference to this announcement, please contact the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation at 808-768-3003 on weekdays from 7:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. or email parks@honolulu.gov at least three business days before the scheduled event. Without sufficient advanced notice, it may not be possible to fulfill requests.