Pickleball for Kids
Across Hawaiʻi
After-school pickleball programs designed to help children stay active, build confidence, and develop lifelong athletic skills — in a fun, safe, and inclusive environment.
Program Highlights
- No experience or equipment required
- All equipment provided — paddles, balls, nets
- Safe, positive, inclusive environment
- Builds confidence & coordination
- Currently at 6 schools across Oʻahu
- Open to all skill levels
About the Program
Active Kids.
Confident Players.
Hawaii Pickleball Academy® offers kids and youth pickleball programs designed to help children stay active, build confidence, and develop lifelong athletic skills. Our after-school programs focus on fun, movement, and skill development — no prior experience or equipment required.
Pickleball is one of the easiest sports for kids to pick up, and one of the most rewarding. Through our program, children build coordination, teamwork, focus, and sportsmanship — all while having a great time after school. Whether your child is brand new to sports or already loves being on the court, there's a place for them here.
Every child is welcome.
No experience needed.
Why Kids Love It
Our Schools
Find Your School
We currently run after-school pickleball programs at 6 schools across Oʻahu. Some are private schools — such as Maryknoll and Hanahauʻoli — that manage their own enrollment directly. Click your school to learn more and register your child.
Kids Development Program
Keiki Pickleball
Training Series
Looking for something more structured? Our Keiki Pickleball Training Series is a 6-week Saturday program where young players learn the game the right way — building strong fundamentals, better coordination, and real confidence on the court.
Small groups of max 8 per instructor mean every child gets real coaching attention. Kids are grouped by age so instruction is matched to their development stage, from basic motor skills all the way to strategy and competitive play.
Small groups. Real coaching.
Max 8 players per instructor.
Upcoming Sessions
Session #2 — Saturdays
Enrolling NowSession #3 — Saturdays
Coming SoonMahalo to everyone who generously donated paddles for our After-School Pickleball Program! Your support helps us bring the joy of pickleball to more kids across Hawaiʻi.
Why Pickleball
The Perfect After-School
Activity
Pickleball isn't just a sport — it's a tool for building better kids. Here's what our students develop through every session:
Physical Coordination
Hand-eye coordination, footwork, and body awareness improve rapidly through regular play — skills that transfer to every other sport.
Teamwork & Sportsmanship
Doubles play teaches kids how to communicate, support each other, and handle both winning and losing with grace.
Focus & Discipline
The fast-paced nature of pickleball sharpens attention and quick decision-making — skills that carry directly into the classroom.
Confidence
Every rally, every point won, and every new skill mastered builds a child's belief in their own ability to improve and succeed.
Social Connection
Kids make new friends across schools, grade levels, and backgrounds — building community around a shared love for the game.
Active Lifestyle
Once kids fall in love with pickleball, they stay active. We're building habits that will last well beyond the after-school bell.
Expand the Program
Bring Pickleball
to Your School
We're excited to partner with more schools across Hawaiʻi to expand access to our after-school pickleball program. If you're a teacher, administrator, or parent interested in adding our program to your school, we'd love to hear from you.
We handle everything — from equipment to scheduling to coaching. All your school needs to do is say yes.
All equipment provided — paddles, balls, nets, and everything needed to play
Flexible scheduling — we work around your school's calendar and space
Certified, insured coaches — a safe and professional environment parents trust
Proven program — already running successfully at four Oʻahu schools
Get In Touch
Interested in Partnering With Us?
Whether you're a teacher, administrator, or a parent who wants to see this program at your school — reach out and we'll get back to you shortly.
Email Us → support@hawaiipickleball.com