The OisF believes in the power of the sea to help strengthen and heal – it is our mission to get survivors and their families in and around the ocean, so that they can experience this power firsthand and gain a useful new tool to lean on in their healing journey.  In furtherance of this mission, The OisF offers the below opportunities to boys and girls who have been abused or exposed to domestic violence.

Surf Camp with Hammer Surf School

The OisF has a partnership in place with Hammer Surf School for this Surf Program.  If selected for this Program, participants will receive five 3-hour group surf lessons from HSS, which can be scheduled by the participant on days/times throughout the summer that work best for them (the dates of the surf sessions do not need to be consecutive).  There are HSS camp locations in Spring Lake, NJ; Seaside Park, NJ; and Lavallette, NJ.  You can learn more about HSS Surf Kids’ Camp for ages 7-11 here and HSS Teen Group Surf Camp for ages 12-15 here.   

This Surf Program is open to any boy or girl who has been abused or exposed to domestic violence.   Boys and girls ages 7 and up are encouraged to apply. Siblings are welcome to apply together. Participants will receive a special code to book all sessions online directly with Hammer Surf School.  Applicants must be able to swim, but no surfing experience (or experience in the ocean) is necessary! 

SUP Camp with Endless SUP

The OisF has a partnership in place with Endless SUP Company – Manasquan for this SUP Program.   If selected for this Program, participants will receive one week of stand-up paddle camp (which includes 4 consecutive days of AM or PM camp – Monday through Thursday), for a week in the summer that works best for them.  All camps will be held in Manasquan, NJ.

This Program is open to any boy or girl who has been abused or exposed to domestic violence.  Boys and girls ages 7 and up are encouraged to apply. Siblings are welcome to apply together. Participants will receive a special code to book their week of SUP camp directly with Endless SUP.   Applicants must be able to swim, but no SUP experience (or experience in the ocean) is necessary! 

Surf & Skimboard Camp with Sandy Avocado Surf

The OisF has a partnership in place with Sandy Avocado Surf for this Surf & Skim Program.  If selected for this Program, participants will receive one week of surf & skimboard camp during the week of July 3rd - July 6th (which includes camp Monday through Thursday from 9am to 12pm). You can learn more here.  All camps will be held in Beach Haven, New Jersey.

This Surf & Skimboard Program is open to any boy or girl who has been abused or exposed to domestic violence.   Boys and girls ages 7 - 12 are encouraged to apply.  Siblings are welcome to apply together.  Applicants must be able to swim, but no surfing experience (or experience in the ocean) is necessary! 

Girls Surf & Skate Program with Sandy Avocado Surf

The OisF has a partnership in place with Sandy Avocado Surf for this Girls Surf and Skate Program - a true sisterhood experience!  If selected for this Program, participants will receive five days of surf, skate, yoga, and more!  Each day will  include surf inspired activities, designed to improve riding techniques both on land and in the ocean, while creating a platform of sisterhood for young women.   You can learn more here.  This Program will be held in Beach Haven, New Jersey during the following weeks: July 17th, July 24th and July 31st.  

This Surf & Skate Program is open to any girl who has been abused or exposed to domestic violence.  Girls ages 7 - 17 are encouraged to apply.  Applicants must be able to swim, but no surfing (or skating) experience is necessary!  

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