All of our Stories of Stoke

There’s this joy, it starts 93 million miles away Solar energy, waves of heat pulse across the universe They reach earth in the form of wind and push ripples across the ocean Varying degrees and [...]

Some of my favorite memories are from time I spent at the beach. Playing in the water, riding long, smooth, peeling waves, feeling the surge of energy just sitting in the shallows, connecting [...]

“I believe that giving back helps us grow and understand others, but you just have to find something that you connect with. For me that’s surfing. You never know the impact you can make on [...]

At Urban Surf 4 Kids we get to share this joy with others, kids in need. One of our kids once said “You have this one on one interaction with someone new, they give you their undivided attention [...]

I volunteered this summer with children who have special needs, foster children and at-risk youth, burn survivors and people with visual impairment and blindness. I quit my job as a software [...]

The Power of a Mentor There’s something that happens when you give your time to someone else, teaching them about intangible parts of life that only someone who has experienced different parts of [...]

March 13, 2020 For Immediate Release: San Diego, CA Dear Friends and Families of Urban Surf 4 Kids, For the past 10 years, Urban Surf 4 Kids has striven to provide a safe space for children and [...]

Jason was a first-time attendee at our surf camps in 2020 and right away was partnered up with Audrey, an 11 year old athlete who’s been involved in US4K programs for the past 6 years. Bonding [...]

Meet Frankie and Luna! This adorable duo was partnered up together during a surf therapy camp in August of 2020 and hit it off so well that Luna decided to become her mentor. Urban Surf 4 Kids [...]

In 2020, Seasalt Kids Swimwear adopted Urban Surf 4 Kids as a brand nonprofit partner contributing 100 custom beach towels and raising funds for US4K surf therapy camps throughout the year. We [...]

1. Shop Amazon Smile and select Urbansurf4kids org in El Cajon Amazon Smile Logo A portion of the proceeds of your purchase will benefit US4K! Shop & Give! 2. Employee Giving Program Does [...]

Introducing Corie Schneider: Hanai Mentor Group Leader My name is Corie Schneider. I am 33 years old and was born and raised in San Diego. My passions are surfing, sailing and exploring the [...]

Introducing Shara Narsipur: Hanai Mentor Group Leader My name is Shara Narsipur – I’m an ocean loving girl. I work in ocean sustainability for a sustainable seafood company and run a [...]

Introducing Matthew Goodrich: Hanai Mentor Group Leader My name is Matthew Goodrich and although I moved around a lot as a child, much of my development occurred in Filer, Idaho. My hometown was [...]

Introducing Hanai Mentoring Program Leader: Eric Johnson My name is Eric Johnson and I’ve spent most of my life on the ocean in Point Loma, from kindergarten thru High School and I am [...]

Introducing Craig Jenkins: Board President My name is Craig and I love everything about the outdoors. It’s where I feel the most free and grounded. Most of my life has been dedicated to the [...]

2022 update for Hanai mentors As a dedicated volunteer of Urban Surf 4 Kids, you understand the importance of keeping children safe. To ensure the safety of our youth to the fullest extent [...]

Good Wave was born from being turned off by an aggressive, intimidating and overly sexualized surf industry. We are a proud 1% for the Planet business member and family friend surf company built [...]

Hello All! My name is Candace and I have been involved with US4K for 2 years. I was introduced through a surf buddy who works for Urban and ultimately decided to join after hearing all the [...]

Hello, my name is Bryan Sorrentino. I spent most of my life in Colorado and moved to San Diego in 2015. I enjoy just about any outdoor activity, especially mountain biking, hiking, camping, [...]

Hey everyone! I’m Scott, I have been involved with Urban Surf for over 3 years as a Hanai lead, co-lead, mentor, and surf camp volunteer. Over half a decade ago, I saw the Urban Surf flags at the [...]

My name is Eric Johnson and I have been a volunteer with US4K for about 10 years. I was introduced to the organization while working as a therapist at a local group home. The group home youth [...]

Hi guys, my name is Frederick. I’ve been a Hanai mentor and surf camp volunteer since 2018, and was asked to take on the role of being a co-lead in 2022. My favorite things about the program are [...]

Hello! I’m Shara and I’ve been volunteering with US4K for 4 years! I was introduced through a good friend who worked for Urban and who brought me to one of the surf camps and [...]

Aloha! My name is Matthew and I’ve been part of the Urban Surf 4 Kids Hanai Mentorship Program since its inception in March of 2017 as a team lead, as a team co-lead and mentor for a few seasons [...]

Meet Ellen Hwang, one of our 4 new Hanai co-leads for the 2023 season! “How did you hear about US4K?” I started to volunteer in 2017 when working at Reef and fell in love with the [...]

Meet Vicki Redding, one of our 4 new Hanai Co-leads for the 2023 season! My name is Vicki Redding, I spent over 30 years in the Action Sports Industry and retired 1 1/2 years ago from Vans where [...]

Wet Hop Collaboration: SDBC x US4K San Diego, CA (August 25, 2024) – The San Diego Brewing Co. is collaborating with a local hops farmer, Horsethief Hops, on a special project to benefit the [...]

The Harlem Globetrotters Hot Shot, Hammer and Cheese spent a day of surf with the Ohana at Urban Surf 4 Kids. Featured on the Play It Forward series, celebrating 100 years entertaining the world, [...]