LAHAINA GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Survivor: Hands-on Island Survival for Kids in Lahaina — Wednesdays at Ambassadors Hale
A 2.5-hour, garden-based program that teaches ages 5–14 basic island survival skills, shelter construction, and a glimpse into early Hawaiian life — practical, hands-on learning led at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua.
Survivor: Hands-on Island Survival for Kids in Lahaina — Wednesdays at Ambassadors Hale.
Imagine arriving on a deserted island with no screens or modern comforts: Survivor invites children into a cultivated garden setting where they uncover survival tools from the earth, learn basic island survival techniques, and build their own shelter while gaining a window into what early Hawaiian life might have been like.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on Shelter Building
Participants learn and construct a simple survival shelter, applying basic techniques that rely on materials sourced from the garden environment.
Garden as a Survival Toolbox
The program treats the garden as a living supply cabinet—exploring plants and natural resources that would serve as tools in an island survival scenario.
A Sneak Peek at Early Hawaiian Life
Through activities and interpretation, children receive an introductory glimpse into aspects of early Hawaiian life as they relate to everyday survival on the islands.
What the day feels like
What the session feels like
Over a focused 2.5-hour window, children move through a compact sequence of discovery: exploring the garden to identify natural resources, practicing basic survival skills, and assembling a survival shelter — all framed as a guided, imaginative exercise in island living.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits — and who it doesn't.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Offered on Wednesdays, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; total program length is 2.5 hours.
Participants assemble at Ambassadors Hale. The listed price is $94.95 per child.
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Program operated by The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua; designed for children ages 5–14.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Survivor program?
The program runs for 2.5 hours.
When and where does it meet?
Sessions are Wednesdays at 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; meeting point is Ambassadors Hale.
What ages can participate?
The program is for children ages 5–14.
How much does it cost?
The listed cost is $94.95 per child.
What will my child do during the program?
Children explore the garden to learn about natural survival tools, practice basic island survival skills, and build a survival shelter while receiving a glimpse into early Hawaiian life.