Leleihoku Guards
Description: A Hawaiian Kingdom era historic cavalry guard youth leadership program that combines leadership training with cultural education. It includes physical training, drills, and education about Hawaiian military history and traditions. Activities involve:
- Sciences: Studying human physiology and fitness.
- Technologies: Learning about historical and modern cavalry equipment.
- Reading:
- “Kingdom in the Sea” by Peter H. Buck
- “Hawaiian Kingdom 1874–1893, The Kalakaua Dynasty” by Ralph S. Kuykendall
- Research:
- Conducting studies on historical battles and tactics.
- “War and Society in Ancient Mesoamerica” by Ross Hassig
- Remuneration: Understanding career opportunities in military and leadership roles.
- Engineering: Maintaining and caring for cavalry equipment.
- Electronics: Using communication devices in training exercises.
- Arts: Creating reenactment costumes and props.
- ‘Aina: Emphasizing the importance of environmental stewardship.
- Mathematics: Applying strategic calculations in drills and maneuvers.
- Mele: Exploring traditional military music and chants.
- Mo’omeheu: Understanding Hawaiian military traditions and values, including the significance of the Leleihoku Guards in Hawaiian history.
- Olelo Hawai’i: “Pūʻali koa” – Warrior or soldier.
- You: Developing leadership and public speaking skills.