Elite Athlete Dawn Allinger Lewis to Share
Olympic Expertise with WAVE Campers This Summer

By Michelle Netzloff-Luna
Cedar Street Times - June 7, 2019

"Think big and don't be afraid to dream. Always keep your eyes open. There are opportunities all around you." - Dawn Allinger Lewis, 1996 Olympian

If there's one thing you can count on with the WAVE Program, it's that you will find inspirational coaches and teachers sharing their talents with the campers. 2019 is no exception. The third incarnation of this free summer camp for all Pacific Grove youth bestows this year's participants with the chance to learn from an exceptional and elite athlete: 1996 Olympian and five time gold medal winner at the US National Team Handball Championships, Dawn Allinger Lewis...Read More

2019 Schedule of Activities!!

2019 Leadership Schedule of Activities!!

The Third Wave Program is Coming!

What your son or daughter is provided by The Wave Program:

* Each participant receives a strap backpack, a Program shirt, and program shorts. (All Under Armour Gear)

* One (1) to two (2) Clif bar snacks each day

* A water bottle, swim cap, sports mouthpiece and more

* Sports equipment for each class along with "thewaveprogram" livestrong wristbands 

* One clean towel daily

What the PARENTS are Responsible For:

* A nutritious sack lunch everyday

* A baseball glove during baseball/softball unit. We will have gloves in class if you don’t have one

* Swimming goggles everyday. We will provide in class if you don’t have them

* Appropriate swimsuit (board shorts for boys, one piece for girls). Click HERE for full swimming policy

* Sunblock

Expectations for Student/Athletes, Dancers and Artists:

* Be on time

* Pay attention

* Give a great effort

* Have positive attitude

* Listen, learn AND have fun EVERYDAY

The WAVE Program and Hayward Lumber
Bring a Tide of Generosity to Pacific Grove Middle School

By Michelle Netzloff-Luna
Cedar Street Times - April 26, 2019

“The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiving.” - Albert Einstein

If Einstein is right, and I believe he is, then Bill Hayward is a man of great value. Since 1919, when Hayward Lumber began doing business, the Hayward family has made it a habit to always give back to their community. In keeping with this longstanding philanthropic tradition, Bill Hayward continues to sponsor community organizations and support causes, particularly those involving education...Read More

“thewaveprogram” Thanks Hayward Lumber

The Nancy Eccles and Homer Hayward Family Foundation, with special gratitude to Bill Hayward for their generous contributions to “thewaveprogram” and your commitment to the youth of Pacific Grove

SPECIAL THANKS To Our Major Donors:

The Nancy Buck-Ransom Foundation and CRC Cares

PGSUD Students/Athletes Volunteers

How to Volunteer for The Wave Program 

Requirements:

• You must Participate in an activity at PGHS or an elective that is offered by thewaveprogram, Example: Art

• If you are an 8th Grader going into High School, you must contact Darryl Smith (Ph: (408) 960-5194; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Instructions: Let your coach know that you are interested in volunteering and then request the opportunity to work with your coach during the week of their sport at TheWave.

Dawn Allinger Lewis
Former OlympianTeam Handball added to The Wave Program

Former Olympian Dawn Allinger Lewis to Teach Kids

“thewaveprogram” is pleased to announce that Dawn Allinger Lewis, a five-time gold medal winner at the U.S. National Team Handball Championships, is coming to the 2019 summer camp to teach Team Handball. Dawn was a 1996 Olympian as a member of the U.S. Handball Team finish in Atlanta. Read more...

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Sports Balls Arrive for 2019 Wave Program Summer Camp!!

The Wave Program is scheduled to start until early July, but preparations are already underway for the third summer camp at Pacific Grove High School (PGHS). Seen at right is a pallet of sports balls that arrived at the headquarters of thewaveprogram and ready to be used.

What is the Wave Program?

The Wave Program is a two-week summer day camp for girls and boys ages 10, 11, and 12. 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. Our major components include:

The Wave Program is coming back in July 2018

● Instruction in athletic skills and fundamentals.
● Introduction to the arts in dance, art, and culinary classes.
● Discussions about general fitness, health, and nutrition.
● Swim Lessons.

We are committed to developing respect for self and others, highlighting the importance of sportsmanship, following the rules, and loyalty. We believe a strong work ethic is the foundation for success in life, and our staff model that idea. We emphasize character building and goal setting right along with sports fundamentals and fitness. And we just want them to have a blast with their friends for a couple of weeks before the pressures of the school year begin!

The Wave Program Teachers and Coaches

• Teaching Volleyball Teaching Volleyball
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The Wave Program is a unique experience for the youth of Pacific Grove because it gives them the opportunity to meet, interact, and learn from the Coaches and Teachers that are Head Coaches and Teachers at Pacific Grove High School. These Teachers and Coaches are invested in this community and its student/athletes.

Our coaches and teachers are instrumental leaders in motivating young people and helping them become self starters. They teach self discipline, good habits, and the value of setting goals. They are experts at creating expectations in a positive climate that our campers value.

Our staff teaches with praise and encouragement. They are great leaders and they embrace their roles as motivators. These coaches and teachers are the backbone of the Wave Program. Click HERE to view The Wave Program Staff

Who is the Wave Program for?

The Wave Program is for 10-, 11-, and 12-year-olds who reside in Pacific Grove and/or who attend Pacific Grove public schools: Forest Grove Elementary, Robert H. Down Elementary, or Pacific Grove Middle School. We target this age group for the following reasons.

Art class, taught by Matt Kelly, was a favorite of the first Wave Program in 2017.

“ . . . The age range of this program (10-12 years) is critical. By the time 12 is over and 13 begins, most kids disappear for another 7 or 8 years. They have to express their own individuality, they have to do their own searching and they break away from their families. So this is a pivotal point for parents to realize that this is their last crack. After that it’s just teachers, coaches, and peer pressure.”
–Peter Burwash, leadership expert and founder of Peter Burwash International

The middle school years can be tough for kids, and we want to provide a safe, fun place for them to make new friends, strengthen their existing bonds, and collaborate and compete in an accepting environment so that they can begin high school feeling connected and excited about the future. We offer a wide variety of sports and artistic pursuits in the hope that every child will discover something they love. We provide guidance for kids on the brink of the uncertainty of adolescence, in order to point them in the right direction.

We employ the teachers, coaches, and students of Pacific Grove High School and use the PGHS campus, so that our middle schoolers gain familiarity and maybe start that first day of high school more confidently, primed to learn and get involved. We provide an opportunity for kind, responsible, and motivated high school students to support and mentor their younger compatriots, thereby strengthening their own skills and connection to the community.

The Wave Program is FREE!

Wave campers perform a dance recital for parents in the PGHS GymBecause there is more to life and strong communities than revenue. Parents are working so hard in today’s world, and we want to help them with the immense job of growing good citizens. Raising kids is expensive! From the tee-shirts and poster boards needed for class projects, to the school buses that teachers must raise money for in order to take a field trip, everything carries a cost. By making the Wave Program free, we embrace the spirit of Pacific Grove, where we cherish a simpler way of life, and where “community” is not just a buzzword or marketing slogan but something most of us try to practice every day. Our camp is available to kids at every socioeconomic level, so that those who thus far haven’t been exposed to expensive lessons and camps can have access to these activities along with their classmates from wealthier homes. It’s an investment in all our kids and in the future of Pacific Grove.

What Is the Wave Program Leadership Program, and Who Should Attend?

Barry Frew speaks with the kids in Wave Program Leadership in 2018The Leadership Program for the Wave Program is offered to 13-year-olds who live in Pacific Grove and would like to learn more about leadership and why it is important. The program will include classroom learning, leadership-related activities and exercises, and practicing leadership within the sports camp...Read More

Video Recaps of The Wave Program

The video below is a recap of the first two summer camp of The WAVE Program, and a interview with Todd Buller, The WAVE Program Activities Director . This is a non-profit organization, for the youth and community in Pacific Grove, CA. All video was shot by Bo Buller. Drone video shot by Ken Ottmar and edited by Bo Buller.

Photos and videos from the first summer camp (2017) can be seen HERE.