SURFERS HEALING CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
SURFERS HEALING CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation announces the Surfers Healing Camp for children with disabilities will be held on Saturday, December 3, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Richardson Ocean Park in Hilo. Experienced surfing instructors, surfboards, and life vests will be provided. This event is free for all participants.
Surfers Healing is a national organization whose goal is to share the joy of surfing with those who otherwise would not have the opportunity to surf. Surfers Healing Camps are held worldwide, providing more than 6,000 children the opportunity to experience surfing annually. For the past 13 years, Surfers Healing Hawai‘i Chapter has offered children with disabilities and their families the unique experience of surfing with professionals under supervised conditions. This free event is offered through a partnership between the county, Surfers Healing Hawai‘i Chapter, the Eddie Aikau Foundation, Vans International, and Double Good.
To register your child or learn more about the camp, please visit www.surfershealing.org. Space is limited.
For additional information, please call the Recreation Division office at (808) 961-8740.
