The 10th summer camp of thewaveprogram began on Monday, July 13, at Pacific Grove High School. Nearly 225 kids going into 4th through 7th grade in the fall of 2026 came on the first day for a variety of sports activities and classes. The camp runs through Thursday, July 23.
Pictures of the kids will be posted throughout the camp. Stay tuned!
2026 WAVE REGISTRATION
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As we celebrate our 10th Anniversary, thewaveprogram (TWP) has become a cornerstone of the Pacific Grove Community. Its success is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the Professional Head Coaches at Pacific Grove High School (PGHS), as well as the invaluable contributions of PGHS student counselors, student-athlete volunteers, and community volunteers.
The primary goal of TWP remains to introduce the youth of Pacific Grove to the wide range of extracurricular activities offered by the Pacific Grove United School District. We recognize the immense value of engaging kids in sports and enrichment activities, which help to cultivate leadership, enhance teamwork, foster confidence, improve academic performance, and contribute to a positive school and community culture.
Darryl Smith
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Brad Bogans (Baseball) and Darryl Smith talk to campers after lunch break The WAVE Program is a two-week summer day camp for girls and boys going into 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th grade. We aim to provide an active, healthy, positive camp environment that sparks interest in team and individual sports and the arts electives offered at Pacific Grove High School.
Major Components of The WAVE Program:
A group of girls play soccer at thewaveprogramTo attend the WAVE Program, the following requirements must be met:
TWP group leader J.J. Howard works with a group of his campers on an art projectThe WAVE Program has three expectations for those attending the two-week summer camp. Those are:
Participation
We want all kids to be involved with every activity, always, that’s what it is all about! At The Wave Program, do the best you can EVERY DAY and have fun.
Commitment
Be on time, learn, and give your best effort! We would like you to have 100 percent attendance!
Positive Attitude
A positive attitude is a little thing that can take you a long way. Be respectful, be kind, and be helpful. Your enthusiasm will make The Wave Program a great place to be. Please have the attitude of gratitude!
PGHS Lacrosse Coach Josh Jorn and Campers from TWPTWP is in session Monday through Thursday for two weeks.
Drop-off time for camp is 9:15 a.m. each day!
Camp pick-up time is by 4:00 p.m. each day!
Week #1: July 13-16, 2026 (9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.)
Week #2: July 20-23, 2025 (9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.)
Camp is held on the campus of PGHS
There will be two groups each day. They will alternate each day so each camper has two days per sport. There will be five (5) periods each day with 10 total activities. Our coaches and teachers will each coach five (5) periods a day (See daily schedule and coaches listed along their respective sports below).
| Week 1 Activities (July 13-16) |
Week 2 Activities (July 20-23) |
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| Basketball (Dan Powers) | Robotics (Sandra Varajic) | |
| Swimming (Mark Temple) | Swimming (Mark Temple) | |
| Wrestling (Pat O'Donnell) | Wrestling (Pat O'Donnell) | |
| Baseball (Brad Boggan) | Culinary (Imogen Erickson) | |
| Softball (Sal Lucido) | Dance (Tatum Madrid) | |
| Tennis (Sean O'Brien) | Track & Field (Kulaea Tulua) | |
| Football (Jay Ehret) | Tennis (Sean O'Brien) | |
| Art (Zoe Roach) | Volleyball (Jody Garry) | |
| Track & Field (Kulaea Tulua - 2 days) | Get Fit (Donna O'Donnell) | |
| Lacrosse (Josh Horn - 2 days) | Soccer (Grady Bruczynski) | |
| Golf (David Brownfield) | Water Polo (Greg Enterline - 1 day) |
| PERIOD | TIME OF ACTIVITY | |
| MEET IN PGHS GYM | 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM | |
| Period 1 | 9:45 AM - 10:40 AM | |
| Period 2 | 10:50 AM - 11:45 AM | |
| Period 3 | 11:55 AM - 12:50 PM | |
| LUNCH | 12:50 PM - 1:20 PM | |
| Period 4 | 1:30 PM - 2:25 PM | |
| Period 5 | 2:35 PM - 3:30 PM | |
| MEET IN PGHS GYM | 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM |
Sponsor Thank You!
Thanks to the following donors who supported thewaveprogram during the summer of 2026. We appreciate your generosity.
2026 Program Sponsors
The Resetar Family Foundation
Diane Resetar
The Nancy Eccles and Homer M. Hayward Family Foundation
Hope Hayward
The Monterey Peninsula Foundation
Monterey Peninsula Volunteer Service
Pacific Grove Hardware
Trader Joe's Pacific Grove
City of Pacific Grove Fire Department
The Pebble Beach Co. Foundation
The Yellow Brick Road Benefit Shops
United States Tennis Association (USTA)
The Pacific Grove Kiwanis Club
Community Foundation for Monterey County (Post Ranch)
Adams Family Foundation (Steve, Bonnie, and Conner Adams)
Mountain Mikes of Pacific Grove
Mark Adams
Richard Stillwell
Katie Ryan
Linda Williams
Don Mothershead
Roxanne Viray
Pacific Grove Unified School District
and a special THANKS to
The Parents of Pacific Grove
2025 Impact Report:
Read about the 2025 thewaveprogram report
(in PDF):
2025 Wave Videos
TWP Group Leader
JJ Howard Basketball Dunk
J.J, Howard returned to thewaveprogram in 2025 to be a group leader after going through the program himself when he was a kid. Howard performed this dunk going over Strider Smith at the PGHS Gym at the end of day two during the first week of the 2025 summer camp (Tues., July 8).
Dance routine in the PGHS Dance Studio
Girl campers perform a dance routine under the direction of Tatum Madrid, PGHS Dance Coach and PGHS Breaker dancers during the 2025 Summer Camp
Chucking an Apple with a Golf Club
An unidentified 7th-grader attending the 2025 summer camp shows perfect form on her golf swing while demolishing an apple on the tee.
Mountain Mike Pizza
Donates to The Wave Program
Mountain Mike's Pizza of Pacific Grove has been a donor of thewaveprogram (TWP) since its inception.
Mountain Mike's in Pacific Grove, CA, which is run by the Dhaliwal family, has given TWP pizza each year -- nine years running. The company, which has been around for over 45 years, is a PIZZA LEGEND and a beloved brand with nearly 300 locations in the western United States, including California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Idaho, Texas, Colorado, Washington, and Wisconsin. MOUNTAIN MIKE'S OF PACIFIC GROVE IS THE BEST PIZZA IN THE WORLD!
THE WAVE PROGRAM OF PACIFIC GROVE THANKS MOUNTAIN MIKE'S FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
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