Hawaiian arts and crafts for kids: lei making and more
A hands-on craft session where kids make a lei, try simple weaving or decorate a keepsake, and hear the stories behind what they make.
What happens
Hawaiian crafts carry stories, and kids love making something they can wear the same afternoon. In this session your host helps the children make a lei and explains when and why lei are given.
Depending on age and season, the session can also include simple weaving, a ti-leaf craft or painting a keepsake to take home. Everything happens at your hotel or rental, with materials brought to you.
It is a good fit for a hot midday break, a rainy afternoon, or the last day of the trip, when everyone is packed and restless.
- Make a lei to wear or to give
- Simple weaving or ti-leaf crafts, depending on age and season
- Stories about the crafts, told for kids
- Materials included, nothing to buy
- At your hotel or rental
Made for traveling families
Paced for kids
Every session is private and shaped around your children's ages, naps and attention spans.
One team you already trust
The Travel Nanny team that vets our nannies arranges each experience and confirms every detail with you.
Childcare built in
Add a nanny for younger siblings, or for the hours after, so the grown-ups get time too.
Questions families ask
Are fresh flowers always available?
Not always. Fresh flowers depend on the season, so some sessions use ribbon, yarn or paper instead. We'll tell you what to expect when we confirm.
Can toddlers join?
Yes, with a parent or a nanny helping. Little ones usually do a simpler craft alongside their older siblings.
Can this happen during a nanny booking?
Yes. Ask about adding a craft session to your nanny hours, so the kids make something while you have the afternoon to yourselves.
Request this experience
Tell us when you're traveling and who's coming. We'll reply by email to confirm availability and the price. Nothing is charged until you confirm.
Hawaiian crafts for kids
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