Aloha everyone! We are stoked to be able to offer so many great activities and fun adventures for all the surfer girls.
Below is an outline sample of daily activities for the week of camp, below that is the drop off/pick schedule and important reminders.
Please note: the order each day and all activities are subject to change contingent on high surf and weather.
Monday:
Introductions and general orientation
Beach clean up and recycled art collections
Water Rescue and Safety ocean training
Ocean Awareness – Ocean tides, currents, conditions
Basic surfboard handling, correct paddling, and catching waves
Lunch
Sustainable Ocean Activities
Tuesday:
Camper check in
SuRf LEssOnS – Surfing
Lunch
Beach Cleanup
Homework (NAH!)
Wednesday:
Camper check in and fun group activity
Beach clean up and recycled art collections
Surf sessions
Lunch
Sustainable Life cycle Project
Thursday:
Camper check in and fun group activity
Stand Up Paddle ocean session and instruction by Jeannie
Beach clean up and recycled art collections
Lunch
Recycle art activity
Friday:
Beach clean up and recycled art collections
Overview of week, and everything we learned-fun group activity
Surfing, surfing, surfing
Pot Luck Parents Lunch
Graduation Ceremony
Drop off and pick up schedules:
Drop Off: 9am, Mon-Fri, directions after sign up
Look for the Ocean Girl Project surfboard and canopy! Staff will be in similar color t-shirts. (view team page for pictures of staff)
Pick up: 2pm, Mon-Fri, same place– ( a map link will be emailed to you).
Reminders: One of us will always be there before 9am but please make sure a staff member has seen you and your child before leaving when dropping off. All parents must sign the liability waiver and and contact sheet before camp, if your pick up driver changes for any reason you have to speak directly with Colleen before we will release the girl to anyone not listed, best to list an alternate just in case.
Along with lunch, we will be providing snacks, juice, and water throughout the day. We have reusable water bottles for all the girls and reusable canvas bags for them to use each day. Please do not send plastic water bottles, we are a single use plastic free camp.
Our photographer Donna Welch will be taking pictures of the girls surfing, and all girls get a free picture as part of their experience. If you are interested you can also purchase a CD or other pictures on-line. We will post that info on this blog before or during camp.
What to wear & bring: towel, t-shirt, bathing suit with board shorts, rubber slippers, (please no sun screen on the top of your legs!) change of clothes. - girls can bring their own board with leash after checking with Colleen and getting approval.
NOTE We have most of items available for you to use for free if you need, email and let us know (colleen@oceangirlproject.com) and we will get you set up!
What not to bring: any valuables, expensive sandals, i-pods, plastic water bottles, or plastic bags. Girls can bring cell phones but they need to be turned off please. Staff will have cell phones in case of emergency.
If you haven’t signed up yet, come – join us, we want to share waves with you too!
Aloha, OGP volunteer team
