PROJECT SURF CAMP

I bet not many of you knew that we had such a wonderful organization located right in our own back yard!!!  Project Surf Camp is local 501(c)3 Non-Profit group serving the needs of kids with special needs via access to the ocean, to surfing and to interaction with others.  Began by John Taylor, Project Surf Camp was started 5-6 years ago, and allows kids with special needs the chance to surf, to interact with the ocean, to foster independence, to build social skills and to improve physical fitness.  Their philosophy of "exposure builds acceptance" is fostered by their instructors (all volunteers by the way), many of which are specialist interventionalists who know how to work with the needs of the campers.  It also promotes family leisure activity as the program is open to brothers, sisters, cousins or even good family friends.  PSC is all about community, they worked with 260 campers last year and hope to increase on those numbers next year.  Their needs include campers (obvious #1), volunteers (that can be US!!!!), funding and equipment (especially wet suits).  Its this writers goal to have Rotary out there in force next year - we can make a difference in these kids lives!!!