Surf Therapy Camp at La Jolla Shores – August 13, 2022

August 13, 2022 ‘Confidence and Empowerment’ Surf Camp at La Jolla Shores

Just in Time for Foster Youth envisions a future in which every youth leaving the foster care system has access to a community of caring adults after 18. They believe consistent, long-term help from the heart is the foundation for the success of their youth so they can thrive and enjoy productive, satisfying lives. Just in Time supports former foster youth, ages 18-26 with a wide range of resources, including housing, education, mental health services, and much more.

The participants joining us for form part of their Bridges to Success (B2S) and Career Horizons (CH) cohorts. B2S serves a population of men, while CH serves women. The intention of these cohorts is to promote personal growth by discussing rotating themes each month such identity, relationships, self-care, and for the month of August: confidence. Additionally, the participants also gain valuable knowledge from their paired coaches and mentors, who also form part of our discussions and outings.

Ultimately, B2S and CH strives to provide a space for young men and women of JIT to be seen, heard, and validated, so they can feel confident, capable, and connected.

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Set Up Volunteers arrive at 7:15 AM

AM Session Volunteers arrive at 8:30 AM to sign in

AM Session Kids arrive at 9:00 AM to sign in

**Public Signups for Participant Athletes are full.

***Please not that this is a morning only surf camp and there will be no afternoon surf session/activities.***

Please check the email you provide for additional details and forms to sign for each volunteer if you have not attended a US4K surf camp this season.

Schedule for the day:
AM Session:
7:15AM SET-UP TEAM
8:00AM REGISTRATION TEAM ARRIVE / CHECK-IN
8:30AM VOLUNTEERS ARRIVE / CHECK-IN

9AM PARTICIPANTS ARRIVE / SUIT UP
9:30AM ANNOUNCEMENTS / IN-WATER INSTRUCTION
9:40AM STRETCHES / WARM-UPS
9:50AM – 11:50 AM SURF SESSION / LAND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
12PM LUNCH AND PRESENTATIONS
1PM SESSION END
1-2PM EVENT TEAR DOWN, LOAD TRUCK

Every US4K surf therapy camp is themed and we pride ourselves on collaboration with the community including: nonprofit organizations, businesses, volunteer groups, clubs, and foundations. We strive to create safe spaces for children overcoming trauma between the ages of 3-18 so that they may have equal access to the transformative power of the ocean.

Additionally, we practice "Leave no Trace" policies, ensuring we leave our beaches cleaner after every event. We teach sustainability, encouraging our volunteers and young athletes to bring reusable water bottles and eliminate the use of single-use plastic at each event. With our partnership with Board & Brew, we promote healthy lifestyles by offering every child, chaperone and volunteer a healthy, gourmet sandwich, fresh fruit and nutritious snacks at every surf therapy camp.

US4K's surf therapy camps pair an adult volunteer with a youth athlete for 1:1 in-water instruction. Our staff are CPR / First Aid certified and lifeguards are skilled, certified and trained water experts. The safety of our attendees is our utmost priority.

We provide an Ohana (the Hawaiian word for family) to our youth through our strong volunteer base. We have been offering surf therapy for 15 years in San Diego County and we look forward to creating more young stewards of the outdoors, young advocates for our oceans and beaches, and empowered youth through healthy relationships on and off the beach.

If you are interested in volunteering your group, sponsoring an event, hosting a donation drive, and partnering with us, please contact us here.