Surf & Swim Sponsorships for Children
Surf & Swim Sponsorships for Children, funded by The OisF through generous donor support, ensure that boys and girls impacted by abuse or domestic violence can attend surf or swim camp at no cost - creating access to healing, joy, and a safe, supportive connection to the ocean.
APPLICATION PORTAL FOR SUMMER 2026 OPEN!
Please read through our current Summer 2026 Program offerings below - additional offerings TBD. Applications accepted on a rolling basis - apply here.
Surf Camp with Hammer Surf School
The OisF has a partnership in place with Hammer Surf School for this camp sponsorship opportunity. If selected, 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). All lessons will be in a group setting with other kids who have registered for camp through HSS directly.
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 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!
Swim School with Neptune Aquatic Center
The OisF has a partnership in place with Neptune Aquatic Center in Neptune, NJ for this sponsorship opportunity. If selected, participants will receive four 45-minute swim lessons with NAC, which can be scheduled by the participant during a week that work best for them.
This Program is open to any boy or girl who has been abused or exposed to domestic violence. Boys and girls ages 5 and up are encouraged to apply. Siblings are welcome to apply together. Participants will receive special instructions from The OisF on how to book. No swimming experience is necessary!
Surf & Skimboard Camp with Sandy Avocado Surf
The OisF has a partnership in place with Sandy Avocado Surf for this camp sponsorship opportunity. If selected for this Program, participants will receive one week of surf & skimboard camp (which includes camp Monday through Thursday from 9am to 12pm).
All camps will be held in Beach Haven, New Jersey. Camps are offered weekly, beginning on June 29th, 2026. Participants will be a part of a group with other kids who have registered for camp directly with Sandy Avocado Surf.
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. Participants will receive special instructions from The OisF on how to book. Applicants must be able to swim, but no surfing experience (or experience in the ocean) is necessary!