Clubs and Affinity Groups

The NASA club utilizes hands-on activities and learning through projects rather than passively watching videos. The club makes sure that the members decide what they are truly passionate about without looking at the over-simplified version of something, like building a rocket on a university level simulation rather than a video game, or understanding what it really takes to fly an airplane rather than just visiting the pilots and thinking that the cockpit looks cool and colorful. This club looks past the surface, and it will show members how to become truly passionate about something.

To train new engineering students in fundamental design, manufacturing, and programming skills for the spring First Robotics Competition season.

Social Awareness & Activism

This club builds a community for students to explore and engage with artificial intelligence while understanding its impact on society. Members are encouraged to develop AI literacy and learn how humans can collaborate with technology as its influence grows.

To bring people together through food/culture and to raise awareness about Amnesty International and their cause.

The purpose of this club is to promote mental wellness and creative expression by expanding access to art-based outreach for local children and families. As a chapter of a global non-profit, we partner with local children's hospitals, family shelters, and care homes to host art workshops and distribute creative resources. To sustain this work, we organize seasonal supply drives to build themed art kits, providing monthly and quarterly donations to our partner organizations. For Punahou students, our club offers a hands-on, creative way to serve the broader community while building essential leadership skills to launch their own future passion projects.

The purpose of the Assistive Technology Club (ATC) is to use engineering, creativity, and teamwork to create assistive devices for children who need them. By working with Kapi?olani Medical Center, members will gain hands-on experience solving real-world problems while helping children in our community. In the short term, we hope to complete useful projects and build members’ STEM and teamwork skills. Long term, we hope to expand our partnerships, create more devices, and share our designs to help even more people across Hawai?i.

Punahou's Astronomy Club helps students spark curiosity, expand knowledge, and build community through the study and exploration of the universe, while fostering scientific inquiry and a shared sense of wonder. We strive to create a welcoming space for students of all backgrounds and interests to engage in astronomy through activities, observation, and learning about the field and its careers.

The Badminton Club is the academy’s main opportunity for badminton practice, aiming to improve skills and foster team bonding. It welcomes both competitive players and those who want to play casually, with flexible attendance for practices and meetings.

The Baking Club’s goal is to teach Punahou students about the techniques, culture, and history of baked goods through first-hand baking activities. We hope to highlight how baking plays a role in creating closer communities and bringing people together.

The Punahou Beach Volleyball Club connects players, serves our community, and builds the future of the sport on campus. We create unique opportunities for students to learn from college coaches, Olympians, and professional players.

At Beads&Buds, our mission is to spread positivity and connection by handcrafting pairs of inspirational bracelets designed to be worn and shared. Through creative collaboration, our club empowers students with entrepreneurship skills while building a welcoming, vibrant community. Every pair sold supports local youth by donating 100% of profits to local arts programs and dance scholarships for students in need.

We have monthly meetings where we assess hive health, teach members important beekeeping skills like how to use bee smokers, how to disassemble a hive, and how to distinguish different types of bees. Additionally, the club teaches life skills like patience, temperament, and most importantly, cooperation and communication in teams.

Our mission is to inspire curiosity and appreciation of birds through education, observation, and conservation. We aim to provide students with opportunities to observe, learn about, and protect bird species while promoting environmental awareness within our school and beyond.

The purpose of BSU is to create a safe and welcoming environment for Black students and allies on campus through discussions and bonding activities that celebrate our culture and experience. We want to foster acceptance and cultural appreciation, while creating a community within the Academy.

The Blue Mind club helps students connect with the ocean for wellness, creativity, and community. Our purpose is to give members a chance to relax, make friends, and enjoy the positive effects of being in and around the water while also helping out.

The Book Club aims to spread a love and appreciation for literature and reading through open, friendly discussions and engaging activities. We hope to encourage more people to regularly read, enhance the reading experience, and build a community of readers!

The Bright Futures Club is dedicated to empowering and brightening the lives of Hawaii's youth by bringing encouragement, hope, and essential resources through outreach, active community support, and supply drives.

Bubble Club is a place where students can relieve stress by playing with bubbles! We have meetings about every other month and bring bubbles and snacks/candy for all members to take.

To honor and uplift our kupuna through hands-on care home volunteering, heartfelt letter-writing campaigns, and dynamic outreach that mobilizes our school and community to actively support our elders.

The club will hold weekly chess stuff and probably monthly money tournaments

Chinese Club is a place where you can learn about Chinese festivals, catch up on the latest Chinese trends, cook Chinese food, learn traditional Chinese games, play fun word activities, and meet new people!

The Chinese Education Program partners Academy Chinese students with elementary schools to provide interactive language and culture lessons for grades 2-5. Our goals include preserving these school relationships, building membership, and expanding to other languages.

The purpose of this club to be able to connect with people through cooking/food. Initially, we had the idea of making cookies and other treats for a project called "Cookies for Charity", although we are still working towards that motive, we want to start out as just a club that a community can gather and cook together. It will be a space for students interested to come and learn safe culinary skills with Mr. Fujimoto, who is a culinary chem teacher. Our short-term goal is to get a consistent number of club members, and our long-term goals are to expand further in this project. We believe that cooking is a great skill to have that can teach values like patience and creativity, while also being an opportunity for peers to bond and do something fun.

Our Creative Writing Club aims to inspire and support student writers by providing a creative space to explore storytelling, develop writing skills, and build confidence through community and collaboration. Our goal is to make writing more accessible and enjoyable for all students, regardless of experience level. One activity could be a creative wiriting competition, which will be the focus of our club. Each month, members will be challenged with a new creative prompt and guided through the writing process—from idea to final draft—through structured meetings, including interactive workshops led by guest writers. By the end of each cycle, students will have the opportunity to submit their stories for friendly competition, with prizes awarded to encourage growth and celebrate creativity. Short-term goals include helping students build writing habits, gain constructive feedback, and find joy in expressing themselves. Long-term goals involve cultivating a vibrant community of young writers at Punahou who support one another and eventually share their work with the broader community through publications, public readings, or collaborations with other clubs. In serving both our members and the larger Punahou community, we aim to promote creativity, empathy, and storytelling as powerful tools for connection and change.

The Cubing Club brings our Punahou community together through the joy of solving Rubik’s Cubes! We provide a welcoming space where experienced cubers can hone their skills and beginners can learn, grow, and share their love for cubing.

The purpose of the club is to discuss current events, and educate the student body on current events.

The Cyber Education Leadership Team’s primary objective is to increase digital literacy amongst students and encourage ethical online practices with an emphasis on leadership and curiosity. This club will serve its members by hosting meetings led by subject matter experts on cybersecurity and networking topics, and providing opportunities to participate in cybersecurity competitions through the national CyberPatriot program and other challenges as a team.

This club aims to enrich the lives of its members and the larger community by protecting our most vulnerable members from online exploitation.

The main goal of this club is to bring people together to tell their own stories. We would like to encourage creativity and connection between our members, and for everyone to improve their own storytelling skills. This game requires players to be in the moment and think quickly and creatively while collaborating with others to complete a part of a story. We want our members to have a fun, enjoyable time where they can make new friends and laugh with one another. Our short-term goal is to just make sure everyone enjoys their time and can share their own imaginations with peers. Our long-term goal is to develop our storytelling skills and connections to one another.

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

The Digital Art Society is a creative, collaborative space where students of all skill levels can explore digital art, express themselves, gain new skills, and build community through fun, experimentation, and growth.

We facilitate a community of computer science creators and innovators, providing a platform for members to collaboratively explore technology and build practical campus solutions. Members gain exposure to opportunities like the Congressional App Challenge, Carnival App development, Game Jams, Machine Learning, and more.

The purpose of the entrepreneurship club is to turn student's ideas into impact. We also hope to introduce younger students in grades 4-9 to the world of entrepreneurship through workshops organized by the presidents, Kayla Garcia and Katia Dela Cruz (& additional help from our advisor, Yolanda Lau). In addition, we will also help run the entrepreneurship club in CMS and Kosasa. In short, through our club, we will empower younger students by turning their ideas into impact through entrepreneurship.

We will complete in interscholastic eSports matches. We will play video games afterschool. We will provide fun to the student body who are stressed out

The purpose of our club is to connect fantasy football enjoyers, give advice on how to win their season, trade analysis, and have a good time watching the games!

FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) + Failure Analysis club: FBLA club helps students prepare for careers in business through academic competitions, leadership development, and educational programs. In this club, students get to work in groups to research a business failure case and learn what caused the failure and how they would approach the challenge or the situation. In addition, students will join with other school to participate an event in a competition of FBLA organization. (This part may be excluded)

The Filipino Club is dedicated to increasing awareness of the Filipino minority community through sharing history, culture, language, and food. We strive to create a welcoming space where members can connect to the Filipino culture through educational activities and cultural events. We aim to strengthen awareness and appreciation for the Filipino identity, while promoting community, respect, and diversity. Anyone, Filipino or not, is welcome to join!

The purpose of Film Club is to create a space where anyone interested in film and media can find fellow classmates with the same interests. This club will be a great space for students interested in storytelling, theater, video production, music, and writing as well as for students looking for new opportunities to express their creativity and learn new skills.

The Punahou Fishing Club offers a flexible, supportive space for students of all skill levels to build practical fishing techniques, learn fish preparation, and connect with community guest speakers. Through hands-on learning and online resources, the club empowers members to enjoy fishing while prioritizing sustainable practices that protect Hawai?i’s ocean ecosystem.

Join us in the Flag Football Club, where we’ll have the opportunity to play football, learn essential game skills, and form lasting friendships. Our club will focus on teaching the rules and techniques of football, organizing regular meetings, and hopefully hosting scrimmages towards the end of the year.

The French Club welcomes all students to explore French language and culture through movie screenings, holiday celebrations, and participation in Multicultural Day. The club aims to offer interactive, inclusive activities for all experience levels while building a lasting framework for future cultural immersion.

TO make glass and explore new glass making techniques outside of class time.

This club spreads awareness of medical conditions and diseases by creating kid-friendly educational materials like storybooks, pamphlets, and info packets. Designed specifically for keiki, whether hospitalized or not, these resources help young people better understand health conditions and what they may be experiencing.

We will continue to make supportive, holiday themed cards for pediatric patients. We will continue to work with Queens and branch out to maybe other hospitals that focus on pediatric care. Club members can get community service through making cards and also get the chance to brighten someone's day. We hope to continue our partnership with these hospitals many years.

Henna Club aims to foster cultural appreciation and artistic expression through henna art and designs. Members of this club will learn about the history and culture surrounding henna art and be able to use it on themselves as well. It will provide opportunity for creativity and relaxation with friends, and a way to learn about other cultures.

From making and/or eating historical snacks to watching documentaries, History Club provides a space for students to foster or sustain their interests in history. Topics discussed are driven by members’ interests; whether it’s ancient or contemporary, if you like it, we’ll talk about it! Other activities include research, mock debates, and reading literature. It doesn’t matter how much you already know or don’t know about history — all are welcome!

The purpose of this club is to help students learn more about our home while having fun too.

Our mission is to strengthen Hawaii's families and improve their quality of life as they face the emotional and financial hardships of caring for a seriously ill child.

Dedicated to introducing and preserving Hawaiian culture, this club connects students with traditional practices like lei making, lauhala weaving, and working at lo?i or loko i?a alongside local practitioners. Members gain hands-on experience with ?olelo Hawai?i, history, and sustainable living while earning community service hours and developing a deeper respect for the culture.

The goal of our club is to provide students with hands-on filmmaking experience, ranging from screenwriting to directing and filming. We truly believe this would be an amazing experience to offer to students who are passionate, or even just interested, in this field. At the end of the year, our goal is for our members to produce a short film that we can later submit to Film Festivals in Hawai'i.

The mission of iHop is to create a welcoming, student-led community focused on responsibly raising and caring for Angora rabbits for fiber, fun, and companionship. Members will learn animal husbandry, humane fiber harvesting, fiber arts, composting, and sustainable agriculture through hands-on experiences. The club will share its knowledge and animals through educational activities that promote animal welfare, creativity, sustainability, and community connections at Punahou and beyond.

The immunology club will teach members about the immune system through games, documentaries, and collaborative research. Our goal is to create a space for cell lovers to meet, exchange ideas, and explore new immunology topics together!

This club hopes to inspire our youth to take interest in the art of improvisation. We will teach members different techniques such as trust, storytelling, and confidence through games and play.

the club will focus on building financial literacy through discussions, fun interactive videos, workshops, investment simulations on investopedia, and analysis of real life contemporary financial events. Members will learn the fundamentals of budgeting, saving, compound growth, stocks, bonds, Micro and Macro economics, diversification, risk management, and portfolio construction. Rather than promoting speculation or trying to get rich quickly, the club will emphasize patience, research, and responsible decision making.

Our goals for the proposed investment club include a financial learning opportunity; specifically learning how the stock market operates and the true statistics that can be used to strategize your plan and profit. In the short term, club members will learn about trends and events that impact a sector of the market or an individual stock that impact shares; in the long term, members can build their potential business career with the Wharton Investment Competition under their belt and build a portfolio when applying to colleges, scholarships, jobs, etc.

The Japanese Education Program (JEP) strives to educate younger students about Japanese language and culture through interactive lessons while fostering leadership, cross-cultural appreciation, and global citizenship among Punahou students and building a sustainable program that can expand to other communities.

The Japanese Okinawan Club provides Punahou students opportunities to experience exciting cultural activities, volunteer in the Japanese and Okinawan communities, and socialize with fellow students. We hope to spark interest and awareness of the Japanese and Okinawan cultures in students, leading them to further cultural exploration and enrichment.

My mission with this club is to create a fun and safe environment for students to interact and explore the Jewish culture further.

The JustServe Student Club empowers Punahou students to make a positive impact through accessible on- and off-campus service projects using the JustServe platform. By partnering with local organizations, members build community, connect with peers, and earn service hours while supporting Hawai?i's ?ohana.

Our mission as K-POP Club is to create a community of people interested in Korean pop culture and music, with the goal of deepening our cultural understanding. Through dance, singing and music, we aim to create a space where people are free to express their appreciation for K-POP and modern Korean culture and make new connections with fellow students and beyond.

The purpose and goals of the club is to keep a focus on culture through food and find out how we can better understand culture through food. We want to help the community in any way possible and go out into the community to make connections while learning the significance of kalo and food in general.

Ka Punahou is Punahou's student-led news publication club where students write and share articles that are relevant to events at Punahou ranging from art to sports to student opinions. There are at least 2 print editions published each year.

No mission statement provided.

Ka Wai Ola seeks to showcase original visual and literary artwork from the Punahou community that displays knowledge of craft and impactful artistic intent. KWO celebrates the artistic gifts and talents of Punahou’s students, offering an authentic space for storytelling, expression, learning, and sharing beyond the classroom.

Kendama has become an incredibly popular hobby among students, offering a healthy outlet for balance, focus, and hand-eye coordination, along with being a fun, enjoyable activity. Our goal for the club is to create an engaging environment where members can play, learn new tricks, and explore the rich culture and history behind the game.

Punahou KEY Club is part of an international community service organization of 4,841 clubs that promotes the values of caring, character building, inclusiveness, and leadership. We serve our school and community through diverse volunteer opportunities, including craft fairs, marathons, festivals, beach cleanups, and more. Through volunteer projects, we provide members with opportunities to connect with volunteer organizations, be exposed to different careers, meet people from across the islands of Hawai’i, and participate in Division or Regional Conventions.

No mission statement provided.

Fostering and celebrating a diverse student body while uplifting students of Hispanic and Portuguese descent, sharing Latin culture, and building a supportive multicultural community on campus.

The purpose and goals of the lei club is to provide students with a way to learn to make lei. Led by experienced students, club members will learn to make various styles of lei such as Lei Wili, Kui, Haku, La'i, and more. We also aim to educate members how to respectfully pick, treat, and prepare their plants. Many amateur lei makers disregard the impact of how and how much material they pick. Through our club, we hope to create a mindful lei making community.

Want to save lives and make a big, direct, immediate, and lasting impact on the community? Did you know 200 blood donors are needed every day to power Hawaii's healthcare? Through coordinating Punahou's blood drives, the Punahou Lifesaver Club gives students the opportunity to save hundreds of lives while building skills in business, marketing, outreach, and healthcare.

In a world that revolves around communication, students in the Linguistics Club learn to recognize the power of language by solving competition problems, analyzing grammar patterns, and critiquing historical language-based biases.

Through the Made with Love Club, we provide Punahou students with opportunities to spread acts of kindness and love. Together, we will make handmade crafts and cards for local organizations and hospitals, and will encourage individuals to participate in volunteer opportunities. Our main intent is to help students feel the fulfilling outcome of spreading love and giving back.

The purpose of the club is to expand mahjong community across Punahou as well as to create bonds and friendships between new people. A short term goal would be to get 24 members and to have strong active club meetings. A long term goal would be to host community events beyond Punahou, like maybe parent/faculty events or charity. This club will serve its members by being a way to host mahjong games, spread the game to larger boundaries, and to create connections between those who love the game.

My mission for the Punahou Matcha Club is to share the Japanese culture and the origins of where matcha came about. My hope is to educate my peers on traditional matcha methods and share the benefits that come with it. Matcha has recently become very popular and I have no doubt that it will be a fun club to chat with friends and enjoy some delicious matcha! We will do presentation lessons about matcha history and even making the matcha! With traditional matcha tools!

The Punahou Math Team aims to foster a long-term interest in mathematics across our community, welcoming anyone interested in enhancing their critical thinking skills and understanding of mathematical concepts. Through our monthly participation in O'ahu Math League competitions, we also strongly emphasize collaboration and teamwork in problem solving.

We educate people about the wonders of meat. We teach people about different animals and the meat that comes from those animals. We also show how different culture use certain meats.

Medicus Society is dedicated to inspiring and preparing students interested in healthcare and medicine. Our mission is to offer meaningful exposure to medical career paths, resources for shadowing, volunteer, internship, and summer opportunities, and a supportive place to discuss all things medicine and healthcare. Through guest speaker events, interactive healthcare activities, and medicine-focused community volunteer projects, we aim to provide members with hands-on experience and practical knowledge. By joining Medicus Society, students will be left with resources, connections, and the inspiration to pursue a future in medicine where they can support the health of their community and beyond.

MH4MS empowers students to be leaders in mental health education for their middle school peers. By designing curriculum, leading activities, hosting conversation spaces, and engaging with educators, we seek to engage students in mental health early, connect Academy and Middle School Students, and advocate for student voices in Social Emotional Learning.

The Metals & Jewelry Club provides a creative, hands-on space where Punahou students learn technical metalworking, jewelry design, and sustainable fabrication. Members gain practical skills and artistic expression while enriching the school community through workshops, collaborative art projects, and campus exhibitions. In the long term, the club aims to support the broader community by partnering with local artisans and hosting charity sales to benefit local non-profits.

The Punahou Mock Trial team helps students interested in law develop critical thinking, public speaking, and teamwork skills through simulated trials and real court competitions.

Model United Nations (MUN) at Punahou fosters dialogue, diplomacy, and problem-solving by simulating United Nations assemblies. Punahou delegates engage in dialogue at conferences, sharpening public speaking, research and collaboration. Punahou students grow as global thinkers rooted in Hawai'i and expand their Kuana'Ike, enhancing understanding of culture and diverse perspectives. Punahou's Model UN is high caliber, earning the Best Large Delegation Award at the island's largest international conference. The club's new emphasis is on expanded national participation, with engagement on the West Coast in 2027 or 2028.

Mud Club promotes creativity and community through the art of ceramics by offering opportunities to develop skills and learn new techniques in a supportive environment. The club encourages artistic exploration and collaboration, fostering appreciation for ceramic arts while creating meaningful works together.

Encouraging girls to get out in nature and explore while serving the community through hiking, service projects, lei making, and other challenging but fun activities.

NAMI club is dedicated to spreading mental health awareness amongst the Punahou community. We aim towards connecting others through mental heath presentations, providing resources, and simply coming together to share food and fun as a community.

Utilize the tools learned in your classrooms for extra opportunities offered by NAHS such as mural painting, posting installations, and numerous opportunities throughout the year to build experience and get fun service hours! NAHS will help members working to improve their ability in art and foster their creative abilities. NAHS also awards official certificates upon completing certain qualifications.

The mission of the “OC (Original character) Making and Wordbuilding Club,” is to allow students who join a creative environment with the resources to create fictional characters and worlds, with the limits being merely as far as they can take their imagination.

The purpose of Ocean Motion is to promote ocean activities and teach members skills to have in the ocean. The reason behind the idea of Ocean Motion is to encourage people to go into the ocean more and know how to have basic skills in the ocean because we're surrounded by it, therefore we should all feel comfortable around it and enjoy the ocean.

P4C, or philosophy for children, is a practice based in conversation and critical thinking skills. Students of all ages are given a stimulus in the form of a book, movie, or story, asked to think of questions, and then the questions are discussed. The point of P4C is to teach us how to think with others rather than what should be thought or how to think by yourself. We hope to create a community of diverse thought and engaging discussion, while also having a fun time.

The purpose of the club is to increase the club members' understanding, knowledge, and awareness of global issues and international affairs by participating in academic and socializing events held or led by the Pacific Asian Affairs Council.

The Patriot Club is a student group for exploring conservative ideas, American history, and civic values. We talk about current events, share perspectives, and learn how the Constitution shapes our country today.

Paw Prints is a club that combines art and service to support animal welfare. We aim to educate the Punahou community, raise awareness, and make a positive impact through creative projects and donation drives.

Our club is focused on building important life skills that school might not teach us, especially in areas like investments, stocks, finance, and more. These are things many people go into blindly, without the background knowledge or research they really need. This club aims to provide students with that knowledge. because without it, we’re already put at a loss and expected to figure it all out on our own. However, with this club, it would make learning about these topics a lot more accesable, easy, intresting, and fun. We would be able to explore these topics with our peers, ask questions, and learn together in a relaxed environment, rather than rushing through these topics once we leave school. That way, when we graduate, we’re ready to go out into the world and make informed financial decisions.

To exercise and strengthen our ability to think independently about complex dilemmas, diving past the surface level, deep into compound questions while considering each and every perspective.

The purpose of this club to unite ping pong lovers to play their sport with other fellow enjoyers. You can also join this club to meet new people, find a new hobby, and practice your ping pong skills.

Thus the name Plastics 4 A Purpose, we have four goals. First, educating members on ocean concerns such as plastic pollution and endangered animals. Second, taking action on the concerns we discuss, such as having a beach cleanup and spreading awareness. Third, being creative when it comes to making new creations with cleaned plastic debris. And fourth, having fun all while cleaning the environment and spreading the awareness.

Play It Forward is a student-led organization founded by high school tennis players who are passionate about giving back to the tennis community. Our mission is to make tennis more accessible and inclusive by supporting players and programs that lack the necessary resources. We’ve done this through a variety of initiatives, including organizing trash pickups at public parks, volunteering with USTA Junior Team Tennis programs, and mentoring young players. However, our most impactful efforts have come through our tennis equipment donation drives. These drives collect tennis balls, rackets, strings, grips, clothing, shoes, and other gear—all of which are new or gently used—to help under-resourced players continue pursuing the sport they love. In the past, our donated equipment has reached children at tennis centers in Mexico and supported the women’s tennis club at Washington State University, ensuring that contributions from our community continue to make a real difference around the world. Our members will be able to get involved in fun tennis activities, community service projects, and the overall tennis community here at Punahou. Our members will also be able to benefit other communities through the volunteer projects we do.

The purpose of the Pokémon Club is to reinvigorate that "childish" passion we all used to have when we would take part in playing the Pokémon games, trading cards, and interacting in-person, rather than just online or through text. It aims to build this community and give students the space in the middle of the day to relax from a busy and stressful school day full of tests, quizzes, and so much more. By grounding ourselves in the now through engaging activities and debates rather than absentmindedly thinking about homework, assignments, and all things school, we aim to create a strong community of lifelong friends and Pokémon-lovers. As such, in the short-term our goals are to continue with our activities, while widening our reach to others who may have forgotten all about their spark and love of Pokémon. Our long-term goals include going to Hawai'i conventions, attracting larger audiences through fun competitions, and hopefully allowing the fair, equitable, and exciting use of Pokémon cards

The purpose of PCC is to serve as a space to practice conservation work and build important life skills such as collaboration and hard work in an effort to maintain the sacred Pu'u. Volunteers can come on any of the Friday workdays that are offered and leave when needed. We provide tools/protective gear, food and water, and the knowledge needed to participate and have a meaningful experience. Our mission is to revive the native species of Hawai'i, and cultivate a place for learning about our unique biodiversity on campus for all who visit.

The Public Health Initiative is one of the many medical-focused clubs at Punahou; however, we focus on the “why” of things, as does public health. For example, instead of focusing on helping an individual in a car crash, we try to focus on why that person was hurt in the first place. Were they driving under the influence? Was there a pedestrian they couldn’t see? And how can we keep this from happening again? By grounding actions in systems, we are able to build critical thinkers to think deeply about the world of medicine and health.

To present to teachers and students and all whom they influence the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church. Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His word through integrity, serving, teamwork and excellence. The club will give students a venue for support and an avenue to express their faith together through worship, fellowship and service.

The Riff & Rhythm Club fosters interest in music by introducing students to band instruments such as keyboard, bass, guitar, and drums while providing education on instruments and equipment. Whether beginners or experienced musicians, members can enjoy everything from learning the basics to rehearsing songs together.

The purpose of the Rise & Run Club is to build a welcoming, stress-free community where students of all fitness levels can enjoy morning runs, stay healthy, and start the day energized with their friends.

This club's purpose is to grow community amongst LGBTQ+ students as well as with allies. We want to create a welcoming and fun atmosphere while also aiding and affirming students in themselves.

The purpose of the club is to cultivate young science enthusiasts and create a fun, yet competitive environment that allows their skills to grow and develop. This club serves its member through its growth oriented environment, and we hope to help cultivate these talents to utilize them help give back to their communities.

The Punahou Science Olympiad Club is a team is focused on building critical thinking, communication, and problem solving skills through Science Olympiad events, ranging from topics in biology and chemistry to technology and engineering design. We strive for personal and competitive excellence in STEM through hard work, partnership, and collaboration, and hope to foster a genuine curiosity and eagerness to learn and grow in all of our students.

This club aims to support and inspire student participation in scientific research, particularly by helping them prepare for high-level science fair competitions. It provides a collaborative space where students can receive guidance from teachers, explore new STEM topics, and develop their own projects. Ultimately, the club fosters a passion for science, motivates students to pursue innovative achievements, and helps elevate Hawaii’s presence in the broader scientific community.

The primary objective of this club is to explore identity, personality theory, and motivation, and apply these concepts to real-world situations to help others understand themselves better, reconnect with their self-worth, find purpose, and build hope for the future, particularly in underserved communities. These groups of individuals are important to focus on due to the fact that they face life's obstacles that often cause them to lose sight of their identity and purpose. In today's world, it is very easy to know or lose track of who you ever are, where you fit into society, and what your passions are, especially as you deal with external struggles. This club aims to support the people who might have lost sight of their identity and purpose in life by creating volunteer opportunities centering around the theme of self-discovery. Bi-weekly to monthly club meetings will be held. In such club meetings, we will discuss not only the depths of purpose and motivation, but also the depths of personality theory and identity. We will be using these ideas and discussions as preparation for the volunteer work we will be doing outside of school. Essentially, we explore what makes people tick and how to use those ideas to serve and empower others along the way (as well as ourselves).

No mission statement provided.

The SleepOVER Club provides a welcoming, stress-free space during lunch where students can connect and recharge. High school can be busy and overwhelming, so our club’s goal is to encourage balance, friendship, and well-being in a lighthearted way.

The Slime and Serenity is a fun, welcoming space where everyone can relax, express themselves, and connect through the soothing, creative experience of slime-making. We celebrate individuality and community while promoting stress relief, mental well-being, and creativity in the Slime Club.

We want to push girls to find an interest in engineering and our engineering program here at punahou through fun projects. We are currently working on 3-D modeled hand for e-Nable, and online community service program and starting and unofficial nonprofit by making forever leis to fundraise for Kapiolani Women and Children’s Medical Center.

Motivating advocacy through academic opportunity, establishing confidence, speaking skills, and infinite experience.

The purpose of this club is to introduce an upcoming and newly trending sport, where kids can have fun and get active during weekdays. For those who already understand and enjoy the game, we want to create a space where they can compete and have fun with others who enjoy the sport as well.

No mission statement provided.

The Sports Medicine Club (SMC) empowers Punahou students to gain experience in healthcare while providing essential support to the school's athletic training staff. Through hands-on involvement at practices, home games, and in the training room, members can discover the vital behind-the-scenes work required to keep athletes performing at their best. Beyond the sidelines, the club promotes health education for students who want to pursue careers in medicine, physical therapy, and sports sciences.

The Sports Science Club aims to give students the opportunity to explore human performance through scientific research, collaboration, and evidence-based inquiry. Members will develop research skills, receive guidance from peers and mentors, and pursue projects that may lead to presentations, publications, or other meaningful contributions to the field of sports science. The club seeks to connect students’ interests in athletics, science, and health while providing experience that extends beyond the classroom.

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Renewable energy is the most pressing sustainability problem of our time. An infinite, free source of energy is readily available. Members will be able to realize it's importance and research more into the core of renewables: battery technology. Unfortunately, the very solution to our world's biggest problem has a pressing weakness, it's disposal. In Punahou Sustainability Ventures, everyone will be able to ideate and attempt to tackle battery disposal locally, addressing the largest challenge that the world has ever faced: our changing climate. Guest speakers and legislative analysis will happen throughout the school year for community education and learning.

The Taiko Drum Club's purpose is to spread Japanese culture and let the Punahou students experience the amazing feeling of playing the drums. Taiko drums started in the year 712. It is over 1300 years old! It is not something common to be able to play the taiko drums, especially here in Hawaii. From my past experiences, I know many Punahou students love Japanese culture. The Tamagawa trip is very popular with middle school students, and there are also many students who take Japanese as their second language. Many students are Japanese as well. I was very surprised when another taiko team performed during the assembly a few years ago. There were so many people who were interested in playing the taiko drums. I'm sure we will be able to have many members again. Taiko drums are very good to build teamwork, friendship, reactive skills, and hand-eye coordination. It is very healthy for your brain because it will have to process through its hands and the eye. Taiko drums are mainly performed in a group. This builds teamwork, because all the songs require cooperation, collaboration, and synchronization. The players will make eye contact to stay in the same tempo throughout the song. I started when I was 3 years old, in a taiko team called "Dragon Beat". The team was founded / taught by my father, and we have so many taiko drums at our base. My family has also been teaching drums at a private school for eight years now. After helping out with lessons not only at schools but also at our base, I know how to efficiently teach students taiko drums. I've been teaching classes with students ranging from 3 to 5 years old, and also sometimes teach to students in elementary and middle school. Me and a few other of my classmates in Dragon Beat are the most skilled professional performers in the group. We have performed twice at Blue Note Waikiki, we've had performances at Blaisedell, and we perform for the Pan-Pacific Festival every year. There will be more information if you search up my name, or Dragon Beat. http://www.dragonbeat.org/performers.html There are many students who attend this school that practices the drums with me. Alexis Miyashiro is a junior now. She is one of the performers too, and we perform many times together. Starting this year, Cherry Ye (freshmen) will join this club as a leaderhsip role, supporting the meetings with me and Alexis. She has performed at Blue Note Hawaii with me and Dragon Beat. We've also stood on many amazing stages together. Alexis' mother, Mrs. Miyashiro is a Japanese teacher here at Punahou. She performs with us as well. My parents are willing to bring their taiko drums to our meetings again. They will bring the taiko drums from the base as close as they can to the meeting place in their car. Then, I will unload the car and carry the taiko drums by cart or by hand to the meeting place. I will set them up, and will be ready to play taiko drums with my club members! Alexis and Cherry are willing to help me with it. Overall, this club's goals are to spread the Japanese culture and the taiko drums to students here at Punahou. It will be fantastical if we could perform somwhere outside with my taiko group, after we finish learning and polishing a song. For long-term goals, I hope we can get more members every year. I really want this club to be successful, so I can achieve my goal of sharing my passion.

The purpose of tea club is to give students a mental health break, and to explore different cultures in a relaxed way. Each cycle, the tea club learns about a different tea with a short lesson on health benefits, culture connections, and why they should drink it. After, each member is able to sample the tea, ask questions, and talk with friends. This club helps to make the campus a happier and healthier place by allowing students to meet new people, enjoy something delicious, and learn something new.

Our club aims to build a community of people who are interested in the secrets behind live theatre. Here, the club members will take part in a variety of "jobs" that make live theatre possible. There will also be backstage crew roles in shows throughout the year (academy musical, variety show, dance, etc.) for those who are deeply committed, passionate and are willing to sacrifice their free time to help run a show.

Our mission is to connect aspiring healthcare professionals with expert guidance, hands-on experience, and actionable opportunities. We empower students to explore diverse medical specialties through engaging speaker events, practical activities, and personalized support in finding opportune healthcare programs, college prep advice, and career pathways.

Our club aims to strengthen community bonds, support emerging leaders, and deepen understanding of our rich cultures while fostering a safe, diverse space. This club is not limited to Thai and Lao students, which allows the greater community at Punahou to explore, empathize, and understand the cultures of Thailand and Laos.

The purpose of the club is to provide a community for any students interested in learning/playing ukulele. It is meant to be a no-stress, relaxing environment where any students can come play for fun.

Our mission is to build a community where people can learn ultimate, practice throwing, or just enjoy frisbee with friends. We aim to create a fun, team-oriented space that offers a break from school, meeting weekly with the long-term goal of playing full games together.

Our club is committed to supporting individuals through sports athletically and socially who are typically intellectually and/or physically disabled by volunteering and spreading awareness at different programs. We aim to promote inclusion, teamwork, and empowerment while providing meaningful assistance and creating a welcoming environment where everyone can participate, thrive, and, most importantly, have fun together, while making a positive impact on our society.

Our mission is to empower the next generation of voters through a nationwide, student-led, nonpartisan association that makes civic engagement accessible, impactful, and fun.We work to register and educate students nationwide, equipping them with the knowledge, confidence, and community to shape public policy and strengthen our democracy.

Jack and I want to be like "young uncles/role models" to everyone of all grades to help them become mature, responsible, and wiser people. The club will be catered toward boys but girls are more than welcome to join. In our club, we will talk about the different aspects of what a person/man is and the steps in becoming that person. From topics like gratitude, vulnerability, being a leader, going first in situations, and surrounding yourself with good people, it will help not just boys, but everyone in how to become a better person. It will serve the Punahou community and Hawai'i because if more people learn and hear about good morals and values and apply it to their life, it will make the world a better place. I want people to be inspired about how Jack and I live life and how people can apply those values to their life. I hope our club, whether it is big or small, can have the even the smallest impact on someone's life.

This club aims to assist the students that are still trying to figure themselves out and what they want to do in the future. Having a goal/dream job is a great way to increase motivation in academics as well as overall effort in various activities. I believe that this club will become a place where students can gain a better understanding of the future in a safe learning environment.

The Water Safety Program trains Punahou students to teach basic swimming and water safety skills to local kids in our greater community. In the short term, our goal is to train our members' hands-on teaching skills and help kids learn how to float, tread water, and be safe around a pool setting. In the long run, we want to spread our reach to more kids across the island who don't have access to swim lessons, helping reducing the number of drowning incidents in Hawai'i, while allowing Punahou students to develop their leadership abilities and service to the community.