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Our Philosophy
We believe that when you bring young people together at a formative age and expose them to a variety of perspectives, wisdom practices, and experiences, they come away with a heightened sense of self and their significance and responsibility within community. When they are challenged in the outdoors, they also develop a greater awareness and confidence in their own capabilities.
Values
The 9 values of the United World Colleges:
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International and intercultural understanding
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Celebration of difference
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Personal responsibility and integrity
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Mutual responsibility and respect
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Compassion and service
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Respect for the environment
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A sense of idealism
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Personal challenge
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Action and personal example
Native Hawaiian values and concepts that have universal applications and will be built upon throughout the course, including:
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Mālama 'Āina
reciprocal relationship that exists when we care for the land and it for us
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Mālama Honua
similar reciprocity expanded to the totality of the whole earth
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Kapu Aloha
maintaining a sense of aloha (unconditional love) in all interactions and at the root of all planning
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Lōkahi
living with an intentionality for harmony and unity
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