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CAMP AGAPE Hawaii

MISSION / VISION

In 2006, Pastor Roy Yamamoto Jr. founded Camp Agape with a mission to break the cycle of incarceration that affects so many children. Unfortunately, even 20 years later, the heartbreaking statistic remains the same—80% of children with an incarcerated parent are likely to follow in their footsteps. But at Camp Agape, we are rewriting that story. Through love, guidance, and support, less than 5% of our “angels” go on to repeat the cycle of incarceration.

We take children off a path of destruction and guide them toward hope and purpose, helping them become positive role models for their families and communities. In February 2025, we will celebrate 17 years of this life-changing work. What started in Hawaii has now expanded across the United States with 6 additional locations operating independently, all modeled after the original Camp Agape.

With your support, we can continue to bring hope and transformation to even more children and families in need. Together, we can change lives and build brighter futures.

Every Gift Matters

With heavy hearts, we are reaching out during one of the most difficult seasons our ministry has ever faced. Whether it’s $25, $100, $1,000, or more—every contribution brings us one step closer to restoring what was lost and continuing this life-changing work.

WHY CHOOSE US?

COMMUNITY

We serve our state communities in the highest at-risk locations around our island.

CHANGE

Since 2005, national statistics show that 80% of children who have a parent in prison will follow in their footsteps. In our 15 years of service, less than 10% of our 2000 children have gone to juvenile or prison. Our mission is to serve as many children as possible.

COMMITTMENT

Our commitment is to make sure that we change the statistics for these children taking them off the path of destruction and onto a path with positive role models and giving them the encouragement to succeed in life.

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WHAT HAPPENS AFTER CAMP AGAPE?

Camp is just the beginning to a transformed life with Christ. As our resources grow, we will be able to provide more activities and events throughout the year that keep the children connected with their mentors, who love and encourage them. We also partner with other agencies and organizations that match our Angels with mentors to encourage them and build friendships with them. Part of the vision for Camp Agape Hawaii is the on-going Mentorship Program that is developing around Aquaponics Systems and a Smokehouse!

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Living808 TV with Pastor Roy Yamamoto - Camp Agape Hawaii 2022