I hired Circus Olina for my daughter's 8th birthday. The kids had a lot of fun and really enjoyed…read morethe multiple activities that were offered. They especially loved the obstacle course at the end. Ronja was super friendly and easy to work with. Great activity for the kids and hands off for the parents my daughter said she loved it.

I had the pleasure to have Ronja for my daughter's 8th birthday party. It was a pirate theme but it…read moredidn't matter coz all her activities were enjoyed by the kids and adults as well. We were supposed to have her regular "workshop" for the kids but since i have over 40 kids, we decided to just have the kids come to her if they want to try spinning plates, hula-hoop, balance beam, etc. The Kids really enjoyed her activities. She was so easy to talk to and I've been in contact with her 8 months before the party! Lol! And she was very responsive,, very reasonably price,, on-time (even early) . I will not hesitate to have her again on my next event/party! Thank you so much Ronja!

I prayed for a good Mathematics tutors for my keiki and God sent me GREAT ones. uAchieve is…read morelocated in Moanalua 99 building. There is ample free parking in front or on the side of the building. The learning center is located past the food courts. The center is clean and welcoming. Covid precautions are in place with sanitizers and desk/stations separated by clear partitions. Staff wear face coverings. They currently offer both online and in person sessions. Mr. Chung is professional, laidback, and is a calm presence around students. He assessed my kids individually and came up with a plan to start at their level and take them to higher learning. He plans to work with them for PSAT, SAT, and ACT testing. He encourages them while expecting their very best. He and Mr. Koa have worked with both of my keiki and after only one session, they were ready to return the next day. We have had several sessions since and both have improved with not only their knowledge, but their confidence in their mathematical abilities. Pricing is great and they offer hours during the week as well and the weekends. But what sealed the deal was his display collection of Ultraman mini-figures! Shuwatch! Highly recommended.

This place is MAGIC! Mr. Chung is a "kid whisperer" ... he…read morehas a gift for teaching to the individual students needs and really brings out their gifts !!! Our daughter looks forward to class and comes home full of the joy of learning! It really is quite AMAZING!!! He has a full house of kids coming and going through the Summer and it's always contained and the kids engaged !!! I can't thank UAchieve enough for igniting her joy of learning even more !!! My daughter wrote her own review to add: UAchieve is one of the best learning places you can find in Oahu... Mr and Mrs.Chung are amazing teachers and help you with your math skills and you develop a amazing advantage in math. I love them both and their beloved summer session. There is also a writing class .. the morning class is taught by Andrew although I'm not in the math class I heard he's a amazing writer and teacher in math too. I'm in Ms.Sumida's class and I enjoy her and the writing environment she puts in our mind. I absolutely love to read and write so I felt at home right away. It is a safe environment inside and outside in the marketplace ... plenty of food and other areas you will want to check out too. I absolutely love the staff and the friends I made . Mahalo

HSTA Many don't know how much they organize…read more Yes- they help negotiate the contract for teachers. And yes- teachers always get screwed by whatever governor is in power regardless. The one thing that HSTA knows is that the HI constitution is what prevents the State from having a fund (rainy day is too cliche) for investment in public good. There is spending, investment and a mix of both. Our state budget basically spends all the money that comes in- and if there is a surplus it does not go to investment but goes to a refund for families that paid taxes; Instead of holding on to this money to invest in education or transportation for example. So- if we changed the process of collecting taxes in our constitution- then we could improve investment in education. Back to HSTA and what everyday people can see... HSTA does back and lobby against different bills that are seen in the public. For example, HSTA was only one of a few organizations that was against letting children vote on State Elections. Why? Because 5 year olds voting is a stupid idea, but they didn't present it that way. They brought the facts that voting age was changed to 18 previously because of the draft from Vietnam saying that people were old enough to die for their country but not old enough to vote (popular culture also wrote songs about this and there was a popular movement to change things). Legally, 18 is old enough to smoke, leave home, quit school, go to work full time, join the army and then vote. So why should 5 year olds vote? HSTA said there are so many more important pressing issues than that- which there really are. More recently in the 2014 HI elections, there was another initiative to have public money go to private preschools. HSTA only spent about $250,000 total against the measure. But Kamehameha Schools had at least $500,000 as the largest funder for the measure to privatize public preschool, along with another reported $500,000 from other donors. Really- couldn't they have spent that million on actual education for keiki instead of going against the state constitution? Again- all of this is public information. I am in favor of public education. Education is an investment in our keiki's future. Preschool should be free for all keiki. Paying for it at the public school level though is my first priority. It sounds like better public education is HSTA's priority too. HSTA is a wonderful example of how those that know what is going on behind the curtain know what is best because they are the most informed. They take the time to get feedback from 13,000 teachers and that is a pretty good example of those stake holders that know the community as a whole in HI. HSTA would love to have music, art, sports, PE and all well rounded education. Don't just say you support education, listen to the call of HSTA in general when issues that affect our keiki come up and listen how support is needed.

I wouldn't recommend this child care the place is very unsanitary the carpets are dirty, and…read moreeveryone brings their dirty shoes inside. Every time we picked up my son he was sweaty, messy, and not happy, and the same when we dropped him off in the morning he was not excited he cried instead. I think they just let him cry also because when we picked him his eyes were swollen all the time. We felt racism from this childcare. I'm blessed that we found better childcare for our son now, and we can compare lots of differences he is now excited and happy all the time whenever he goes to school.

My Daughter was sent to here when she was 2 with dippers and did not understand English. We were so…read moreworried at that time. Now she is confident and happy, and she has many friends. The Teachers are so caring and I decided to write a review here. Thanks to all the Teachers!

Kimberly is so welcoming and friendly. The students are spoken to nicely and kept on task.read more

It's not worth it paying $230 monthly. After COVID-19, we gave it try, from my experience I would…read morehave to say they are not well supervised. Online classes are always full of students and my son couldn't get enough attention. He can't do his homework because he doesn't understand it. My son likes his teacher but there's not enough opportunity to get his attention.

My husband is in the Army and we were so excited for him to be stationed back home. Obviously, the…read morebiggest concern for most families is our education on the island. I knew before moving back that I wanted my kids to go to RHES and I'm so glad we waited on housing that would put us in the boundaries for Red Hill. I only have rave reviews about RHES. My daughters were both very lucky to have amazing teachers and by the end of the year we were all sad that they even had to move up a grade and were secretly hoping their teachers would decide to move up with them ;) so from our own personal experience, I completely disagree with the previous review and I hope my girls luck out again next year! RHES is really engaged with families. There's a ton of different events for families to attend throughout the year and parents are always encouraged (at the younger age levels) to volunteer to help in the classroom or chaperoning on field trips. The school is also really involved with their students. There are multiple clubs, student government and my older daughter was able to participate in an after school art program and free after school tutoring (which we felt was a great way to supplement what they were teaching in their classrooms). I was beyond surprised at their curriculum and at the many ways they taught it. I hate when parents complain when a certain subject isn't taught like how they were taught "back in the day". I feel like my girls have grasped a better understanding of not only finding the solutions to their questions, but understanding the entire process of how to get to those solutions. They were also pushed analytically and creatively this past academic year. As far as the rest of the staff at RHES goes: I always get a good laugh when I go into the office and the Principal was easy to approach and responded to emails relatively quickly (they are getting a new Principal for the upcoming school year). The support staff is wonderful and seem to really care about the keiki. Mr. Ernest, the custodian, is my absolute favorite. He came to talk with my husband and I while we were waiting to have lunch with one of our daughters. We realized we have a lot in common and he's a proud Waipahu Marauder (sorry, Mr. Ernest, proud Radford Rams here!) My only complaint the entire year was the issue with the parking early on, but like every other school on the island -- parking is limited! They eventually worked out the kinks and got a good system going. Another island wide issue is accessibility/security on campus, but I never felt like my kids were in an unsafe environment. Also, the DOE should consider using an online bus payment/lunch money tracker; it would make life a whole lot easier for parents and staff alike. Mahalo RHES educators and staff!

terrible school my kid went there in 2024 the staff treated every kid different my kid and her…read morefriend group got targeted for no reason. Girls started stuff and THREATENED people and my daughter was the one that got in trouble for getting told by another girl that she was gunna get her ass beat. They split up my daughter and her best friend because other girls were talking crap about them and the other group of girls didnt get in troubl. Overall terrible school dirty and bugs everywher.

Jackie, Jan, Tania, Tracey and all the other mana women of the Dale Carnegie Women's Leadership…read moreProgram you are inspiring. A thought provoking, personal reflection, our of your comfort zone pushing women only program in all levels of their industry was just what I needed. As women we need to remember to own our successes and remain confident. Such a fun program and all women no matter your age, experience or profession need to sign- up. Mahalo plenty!

Had a washing machine that sometimes ended its washing cycle with clothes dripping wet. Although…read morereplacing the 1st defective part failed to fix the problem and we had a miscommunication issue, they immediately came back free-of-charge and fixed it by replacing a 2nd worn out part. The way they handled the follow-up showed me that they care for their customers and are professional. Would recommend.

Our Samsung Washer hose Broke after 11 years of use and off course parts weren't available anymore…read morehere locally so we had to wait until parts were delivered took few more days but got it fixed and working again Happy Washing Machine Days Continues Thanks to Yz Pro ‼

Ever got pissed about BS work stuff? (SMASH that monitor!)…read more That guy who cut you off (without blinkers) near University, have you foaming at the mouth? (THROW that glass tea cup!) That lying, stink breath, snake of a property manager who takes weeks to respond & overbilled you, make you see red? (SWING that metal pipe!) You ever feel so angry, you want to scream and break sh*t without someone calling the cops? (SLEDGEHAMMER that plate!). (All of this is being done legally & safely, of course, with safety suits and helmets/gloves, if you decide to drop some $$ and spend some time here.) There is a good selection of shattery breakables to choose. We were given 45 minutes but the two of us finished in about 20 (I guess we had a lot to unleash!). It gets hot in the helmet/suit, especially when you're expelling all that rage, so expect a good workout (cathartic even!) Call/check out their site for discounts/promos (including Kama'aina). Parking: lots of garage parking around the Ward/Kaka'ako area, if you don't mind a short warmup walk over.

Tried Out a Rage Room for the First Time - Totally Worth It!…read more I've been hearing about this rage room for a while and finally decided to check it out. I called ahead to ask about any discounts for locals or birthdays, and they told me they do offer a local discount with valid ID -- nice little bonus! They also said they had availability that day, so I figured, why not? The whole experience was super satisfying. Ever feel like breaking something at work but don't want to get fired? Break n Anger is the place to let that urge out safely and legally. Here's how it works: You get to choose 2 items from the top shelf and 5 items each from shelves 2, 3, and 4 -- so about 17 items total to smash. After signing the waivers, you suit up in a jumpsuit, gloves, and a helmet. They offer earplugs too, but I skipped those -- the sound of breaking stuff is half the fun. Honestly, the time flew by -- I went all in for 10 minutes and it felt like seconds. I probably should've paced myself, but I really wanted to let the rage out. No regrets though -- it was super fun, and I can totally see this being a great team-building activity. I'm definitely planning to go back and try the premium items next time!