Honolulu Post Outreach

2026 District Science Fairs

You are invited to volunteer as judges for the 2026 District Science Fairs across the island (& State). This is a great opportunity to support local students, promote STEM, and represent SAME in our community.

View District fair dates and location

Judge Registration is by district.
Please use the appropriate link below to register for the fair(s) you are available to volunteer for:

– Central Oahu District Fair (CODSEF): January 30, 2026 @ Honolulu Community College

– Honolulu District Fair (HONSEF): February 7, 2026 @ Kaimuki High School

– Windward District Fair (WINSEF): February 18–19, 2026 @ Windward Community College

– Leeward District Fair (LDSEF):
February 20, 2026 @ Leeward Community College
Contact Elisa Hammer to register, elisa.hammer@me.com or text 808-551-6584

– HAIS District Fair
February 28, 2026 @ ʻIolani School

Contact Elisa Hammer to register, elisa.hammer@me.com or text 808-551-6584

After registering, please email Elisa so we can track SAME participation and coordinate support.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to encourage and inspire Hawaii’s future engineers and scientists.

2026 District Science Fairs

The SAME Honolulu Post is excited to announce our 2026 scholarship opportunities! We are offering multiple scholarships to support students pursuing degrees in Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science, Ocean Engineering, and Environmental Sciences.

Please share this amazing opportunity with family or friends who have high school seniors or college students pursuing a degree in these fields! Download the application here!

For any questions, reach out to Josh Biggers at Scholarship@samehonolulu.org.

2026 Hawaii SAME STEM/Engineering & Construction Camp

SAME Honolulu Post is excited to support the 2026 Hawaii SAME STEM/Engineering & Construction Camp, which will be held June 7–13, 2026 at Camp Paumalu on Oahu.

The SAME STEM Camps Program 2026 student applications are now open and will remain open through March 11, 2026.
View the SAME STEM/Engineering & Construction Camps webpage.

In addition, mentor applications are now open and will close on April 3, 2026.
View the SAME Camps – Mentors & Staff.

Camp Program Overview

40 Campers will be divided into four squads, each supported by mentors representing the U.S. Air Force, Coast Guard, Army, and Navy. Throughout the week, squads will compete in hands-on STEM and engineering challenges designed to foster teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Who will come out on top?

We are seeking assistance with authorization and coordination to bring military vehicles to camp, both to educate students about what our service members do and to support a tug-of-war activity during the Seabee Olympics.

Draft Schedule Highlights

June 7: Welcoming students at the airport and camp facility; building rockets
June 8: Concrete pour service project giving back to the Girl Scout facility; ocean engineering activity
June 9: Orienteering exercise, nail relay, and bridge-building competition
June 10: Field trip to Pearl Harbor and Sunset Beach
June 11: Boat building and racing; pump activity to move water uphill
June 12: Testing concrete slabs and bridges built by each squad; Seabee Olympics
June 13: Sending campers home

We also request assistance with gaining access to the USO lounge at the airport, where students can gather safely upon arrival and departure.

Mentor & Leadership Support Needed

For the 2026 Hawaii STEM Camp, we are seeking:

A Honolulu-based Mentor Lead who can attend camp for the full week, serve as the primary point of contact for approximately 16 mentors, and step in when mentors encounter student behaviors they may not know how to address.
Support with brainstorming, coordinating, and organizing the June 10, 2026 field trip to Pearl Harbor, including assistance with purchasing MREs from the NEX for student lunches that day.

Sponsorship Opportunities

We are also offering the following camp sponsorship opportunities to support program activities and student experiences. Sponsors may coordinate payment with our new treasurer, Jim Hoyman (jim.hoyman@woolpert.com), who will deposit funds directly into the camp account. Jim can also provide nonprofit documentation for tax purposes upon request.

Silver – $750: Invitation to participate in one STEM activity and recognition on camp marketing materials
Gold – $1,500: Silver-level benefits plus company swag provided to campers
Platinum – $2,500: Gold-level benefits plus prominent logo placement on a featured STEM activity (captured in camp photos), and incorporation of the company name into the student prompt/scenario

The Hawaii STEM Camp provides students with hands-on exposure to STEM, engineering, and construction careers while connecting them with professionals who serve as mentors and role models. Support from the Honolulu Post and local sponsors is critical to the success of this program and to inspiring Hawaii’s future engineers and scientists.

Camp Director:
Alyssa Agustin
alyssa.agustin@ghd.com

Mahalo for your continued support of Hawaii’s youth and STEM education!