Join us!

Join us for the Lahaina & Kula Strong Back-To-School Beach Bash on September 16th at Ho’okipa Beach, Maui! In support of the kids and families affected by the wildfires and easing back into the swing of school, this will be an opportunity for them to reconnect with their friends from all over the island and provide them with much-needed back-to-school essentials. This will not be our usual Menehune Mayhem surf contest, but it will be a day filled with TONS of fun beach activities! 

SURF • ART • SCHOLARSHIP • ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

We strive to elevate the potential and well-being of youth through surf-focused activities that promote academic success, healthy lifestyles, and lifelong environmental stewardship. 

Menehune Mayhem

The Menehune Mayhem is a free two day surf contest for Maui’s youth ages 15 years old and younger. Additional activities to take part in at the event include creative exploration through art, music, and cultural activities along with educational centers for kids to learn the importance of being environmentally friendly and sustainable.

Art

The value in being creatively diverse in and out of the water helps broaden a wide range of skills for kids that are useful in life and learning. Creative exploration through art, music, and cultural activities supports free play and allows children to use their imagination while being hands-on.

Scholarship

The Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem scholarship program was established in 2018 to support deserving Maui students in their pursuit of knowledge. Scholarship recipients have been accepted to college to pursue fields of study that align with the foundation’s priorities: to perpetuate academic success, healthy lifestyles, and lifelong environmental stewardship.

Environmental Awareness

We believe leading by example and educating Maui’s youth in a fun, interactive, and memorable way about the importance of sustainability and taking care of our beaches and oceans. As the future stewards of Maui, we want to provide kids with the tools and education that can help increase their awareness about environmental issues and how to live responsibly.

Mahalo to the 2023 Menehune Mayhem Event Sponsors!

Ways To Get Involved

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    Volunteer

    Interested in volunteering for the 19th Annual Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem? Join our team!

  • Donate

    With the community’s support, the Menehune Mayhem has been able to remain a free event for Maui’s youth.

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