Okay it's definetly steep for what you're getting, especially if you've never done it before but I…read morethought it was a very neat experience. Emi who worked with us was just awesome in explaining and getting us involved. She also went the extra mile to deliver our piece to us a few days later which was super nice of her. (pro tip you can't take your piece home the day you make it, they need to put it in an oven first). I also loved that they allowed my 10 year old son to do it too otherwise we probably wouldn't have signed up. Definitely worth a try if you've never done it before.

In anticipation of a rainy day on Maui, we decided to book a glass blowing experience for the hubby…read moreand our 17 year old daughter. We actually stumbled into Makai Maui Glass a few days earlier. We booked a two-person class and got assigned Emmy as the instructor. The family had an amazing experience creating a drinking glass. Emmy was skilled, encouraging, and simultaneously made sure the glass was formed while allowing sufficient participation. The family is sooooo excited about picking up their glass after it's done annealing.

I'm so happy to say that I passed my first road test! A huge thank you to Greg Ferrando, who is an…read moreamazing driving instructor. He was patient, encouraging, and always made sure I understood what I was doing. His guidance and support gave me the confidence I needed to succeed. I'm truly grateful for all the time and effort he put into helping me become a better and safer driver. Thank you so much, Greg!

I just recently had to take my road test for the second time after failing it the first time. I had…read moreto remove 40 years of bad habits. Greg was able to get me on track for the test in just one hour! I passed with flying colors thanks to him. Greg has great knowledge of what the examiners are looking for and is an incredibly patient teacher. I highly recommend his services to anyone needing driving instructor services.

"So glad I finally found you -- and so glad I didn't give up."…read more My last surf lesson in Maui was with Chyna, and it completely changed how I understood surfing. A little background about me: a middle-aged first time surfer, a basic swimmer and a big fan of basic snorkeling. Weekly workouts include gym weight lifting, kick boxing, yoga, and Lagree. And, I had a HUGE fear of wipeouts. Chyna and her friend Aina once ran a small water-sports business together, and they also volunteered teaching local kids to surf. They lost so much in the 2023 Lahaina fire, not to even mention that Aina is also a Maui firefighter. Thankfully, their families were safe. Knowing their story made Chyna's generosity, patience, and love for the ocean feel even more special. This was nothing like the two commercial surf lessons I had taken before: no photographer on shore, no rush to simply get me standing for a picture. In 2 hours, Chyna taught me how to respect and learn from the ocean: how to read the shoreline, reef and rocks, whitewater and green waves, wind, entry and exit points; how the board works; how to paddle, turn, control it, get through whitewater, and even use sound to judge an approaching wave. Most importantly, she corrected my popup technique and let ME decide whether to stand when each wave came. Once I stopped rushing and started learning the speed and timing of the wave, I was able to feel the freedom and pure energy from surfing. Even the whitewater that had scared me before stopped feeling intimidating: I didn't get knocked over ONCE! For the first time, I experienced what surfing can feel like when fear is no longer in control and I can actually listen to my body and the ocean. Chyna and Aina, I'm so grateful I found you. See you at the next wave!

My six-year-old son had a private surf lesson with Theo today, and the entire experience exceeded…read moreour expectations. From the initial communication and detailed information provided beforehand to the beautiful location and overall organization, everything was seamless and professional. Theo was an absolutely fantastic instructor. As a parent, I was nervous because my son had never surfed before, but Theo immediately put us at ease. He took the time to explain his approach, including why he wanted to start on smaller waves and ease my son into the experience rather than pushing too hard too fast. That thoughtful approach made all the difference. Theo was incredibly encouraging, motivating, and patient throughout the lesson. He paid close attention to my son's energy level and knew exactly when breaks were needed, which was especially important for a young child. He struck the perfect balance between building confidence and keeping the experience fun and positive. I was also extremely grateful for Theo's communication with us as parents. He kept us informed, answered our questions, and made us feel comfortable every step of the way. Overall, this was an outstanding experience, and I cannot recommend them enough!! If you're visiting and considering surf lessons, do it. In fact, I left wishing I had booked a lesson for myself as well! Thank you, Theo, for making my son's first surfing experience such a memorable and positive one.

Thank you for loving us. We love and appreciate all the teachers of Christ the king pre school!…read moreThank you for all of your support. Mikaela has always been a shy girl, she never talks to anyone or sings on the stage. She's a total opposite to her twin sister who's more outgoing and and talkative. The teachers of Christ the king helped Kaela open up to her friends and to others. One of the things that touched my heart was when they created an animal clinic inspired by Kaela since she wants to be a veterinarian one day. They sincerely care and love each and every children in their classes. They know they're preferences and the children love them like their own Aunties. These teachers pour out their heart and soul to teach them and prepare them for the future. I love and appreciate you all and I am so sad that I won't see you guys next year and but we will bring the kids to visit!! I recommend CHRIST THE KING PRESCHOOL! Send your children here if you're looking for a preschool! @ Christ the King Church Maui

This is such an awesome program. A free preschool for for infants to toddlers. They operate two…read moredays a week and coordinate field trips. They sing and teach the kids so much in such a short time frame. It is such a blessing for my child to take part in this well organized and educational program for free. She is learning to interact with others, developing cognitive and her motor skills. We hope this program continues for years so that many other children may experience the educational support and love from Tutu and Me.

Amazing local surf school . Best instructors you could ask for . Local knowledge with true aloha…read morespirit. Lopaka and his crew are amazing ! You have to check out Got Um Surfing lessons on Maui , he is great with kids too!

This was by far my best surfing experience! I have tried two other surfing lessons in California,…read moreand these guys blew the others out of the water. Lopaka gave very simple and clear instructions before we got started and helped me apply the lessons while we were in the water. Our group had two instructors, Lopaka and Sonny, and they were two of the coolest people I've ever met. I wanted to just hang out with them for the rest of the day. I'm definitely recommending Got'um Surfing to everyone I know that visits Maui!

If you have anything such as an iPhone that you want to take beautiful pictures on this property,…read moretake this class. You won't regret it! The tips that Michael gave in the photography class were so useful. I would never have taken these photos if it weren't for his teaching. Discover new ways of photography. Thanks Michael.

Attending the photography class taught by Michael Gilbert was one of the most fun and rewarding…read morethings I did on my vacation. Michael is a third generation professional photographer who has his work hanging in a museum and numerous art galleries so getting a chance to be in a small class at an inexpensive price (few if any bargains exist in Maui) is a great opportunity. The class was very informative and Michael was a great instructor. Following the lesson, our small class set out with our cameras shooting various outdoor scenes. When we were done with that we reconvened and shared our images as our group. Then came the best part, we each worked with Michael to select our best photo and had it printed on canvas so we could take it home! I liked mine so much that I paid extra to have a very large version of it created and it now hangs on the feature wall in my condo. Don't miss this great opportunity to learn and have fun.

Not only as good as they think they are... But better!!!! This is more than a school, it's a family…read moreand many of the staff actually attended there! Looked at every option and am close friends with many of the teachers in different schools and they all agree, it's a place like no other, like almost back in time but not. You just don't deal with what you deal with anywhere else and it's hard to explain unless you experience it. I've seen many people try Maui for a short time with young children as a year experiment and literally stay here because of this place...which is much bigger decision that deciding on a neighborhood somewhere. Lunches... Yes... They are catered by a restaurant people love to eat at and how they make it so affordable for the parents, including tuition is beyond me. But be prepared to join in the fun and become part of something that you just have to see for yourself to get. It's not your typical private school... When my kiddo needed tutoring, they rallied around him with a dedication that you would rarely see from one's own family, let alone a school. Now he's ahead of the curve and loves school. Days off are fantastic and little kiddo graduations are like nothing you've ever seen in terms of just fun and support in the aloha spirit. This is the one place on school earth that you can actually tell your kids if they were absent a day, that they didn't miss school...school actually missed them.

I would actually give this school a negative star if I could. The staff is extremely RUDE, both…read moreadministrative as well as teaching. A private school education with NO real professionalism. My child attended their ELC program (When Mrs. Nicole Okada was there teaching the 3yr old group, and she is the ONLY reason why that ELC program succeeded, she is the absolute GEM of all teachers, truly a beautiful soul and we were so blessed to have her for the year that we did. Otherwise the staff (besides Jan Pasamonte- who was another piece of Heaven at that school) is unkind, sassy, brash and down right mean. They do not respond to you in a timely manner, if at all. When you call to inquire about their school, they completely cut you off the phone. (and we called SEVERAL times to give them the benefit of the doubt!) Lahaina has very few options for outstanding pre-K schools and Sacred Hearts is just another example of staff collecting paychecks rather than doing their jobs of educating the future. (DO NOT SEND your child to their preschool program-HORRIBLE, I watched several of their teachers yell and scold these young children- it is NOT a happy place!) **My husband and I actually got into contact with Holy Innocents Preschool, and will take a tour of their school soon, but one thing to note: Their personnel on the phone was actually pleasant to speak with and gave us useful and detailed information- FINALLY