Our Mission
Surfrider Spirit Sessions empowers and transforms adjudicated, at-risk, or vulnerable youth through surfing and holistic ocean-based mentoring programs, experiential education and cultural activities, and teaches ocean awareness, Hawaiian culture, and environmental sensitivity to the general community.
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What We Do
Spirit Sessions Eight-Week Program: 8, 4-hour sessions on consecutive Saturdays that include:
A dedicated 1:1 mentor
Surf instruction & surf time
Group activities & talk circles
Mini-lessons in culture
Environmental science
Life skills discussions
Surf log and journaling
Malama aina beach clean-ups
Community service activities
Junior Mentor Program: Youth who show leadership potential are recruited from the core program as Junior Mentor interns where they assist in running core programs and other activities. Interns who become proficient in their duties earn paid positions as Junior Mentors where they gain work experience, strengthen communication, and further develop life skills.
Surfari: A youth-driven initiative that helps youth and mentors stay connected. Surfari events are open to all members of our Surf Ohana and are planned and implemented by Junior Mentors with staff support and vary based on available resources and youth interest.
Make a Difference
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“Learning to surf and being in the ocean healed me.”
“I would definitely recommend this program to any single parent or for any child who may be lonely or at risk of harmful behavior.”
“…because of Surfrider Spirit Sessions her life is more fulfilling, she is more responsible, and her grades went back up again.”