Jacob and the WAVE

By Michelle Netzloff-Luna
Cedar Street Times - Aug 17, 2018

“If you wanna play, you can play!”

These words embody the heart of the WAVE program, and Executive Director Darryl Smith takes them seriously. His vision is to never turn a kid away from the opportunity to discover sports and experience the character building, camaraderie and fun that sports can offer. Everyone is included. So when Isabella Lee wanted to enroll her son Jacob in the WAVE program this summer, Jacob was no exception. But Jacob isn't just another 11 year old kid from PG. Jacob has autism...Read More

Videos of the the Wave Program in 2018!

 These videos below are from The WAVE Program summer camp in 2018 held in Pacific Grove, CA. videographer - Bo Buller. Drone videographer - Ken Ottmar. Edited by Bo Buller.

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Volunteers - Special Thanks To YOU!!

These individuals listed below are current and former Pacific Grove coaches and student-athletes who deserve a special thanks for taking time to volunteer during the 2018 summer camp! Thank You!

Will Stefanou, Luke Stefanou, Jacob Zeidberg, Taylor Biondi, Caroline Coen, Richard Cochren, Christian Fitzpatrick, Danielle Pasquariello, Vada Courtney, Parker Llantero, Alana Henden, Juliana Aliotti, John Rapp, Tatiana Battistini, Lizzy Lee, Michelle Lee, Alex Ottmar, Donovan Dearmi, Tyler Dearmin, Bill Grant, Roberto Dixon, Fernando Roman, Neil O'Brien, Sal Flores, Nick Franklin, Foster Smith, Kelsey Mitchell, Nicole Poppino, Ashley Bilyeu, Juliana Aliotti, Rhapsody Shaoul, Megan Grebing, Summer Sebok, Melina Perez, McKenna Riddleberger, Amaya Gamecho, Sierra Gamecho,
Ana Hunt, Kailey Del Real, Mary Grebing, Bernadette Villarreal, Gary Figueroa, Dan Allasandri, Dave Salinger, Larry Haggquist, Brett Luch, Richard Cochren, Christian Fitzpatrick, Danielle Pasquariello, Vada Courtney, Parker Llantero, Alana Henden, Juliana Aliotti, Hunter Hanes, Nathan Wood, Trevor Hines, Justin Hines, Jackson Destefano, Chianti Carter, Charlie McMahon, Mackenzie Erickson, Lupita Erickson, Nathan Stevenson, Lupita Alvarado-Sanchez, Mel Erickson, Alexis Knab, Georgie Erickson, Emma Millette, Sydney Overstreet, Katrina Kitayama, Leticia Ferriera, Sean Powell,
Sophia Levy, Sofia Chang, Paulina Garza, Veronica Rodriguez, Brandon Aragon, Noor Karaki, Golnoush Pak.

WAVE Camp Ends With Dance Recital

"thewaveprogram" summer camp ended with music and lots of dancing at the Pacific Grove High School (PGHS) gymnasium. On Friday, July 20, campers put on a dance recital for their parents under the direction of Tatum May, PGHS girls dance coach. Both the boys and girls performed two small dances then one together. More pictures to come. 

WAVE Campers Learn to Cook in Culinary Arts!

Culinary Arts ClassAll kids as they get older have to be able to fend for themselves and be able to cook. New to "thewaveprogram" in 2018 was a culinary arts class that the wave campers are having a blast in. At left,  Lauralea Gaona and Colby Burnell help students roll their kimbap.  Click HERE for morre pictures. 

Click HERE to download the recipes that the campers learned to make in class (in pdf)

Campers Have a Blast Playing Water Polo

One of the fun activites on the final day was learn and playing water polo at the Pacific Grove High School swimming pool. Casey Lyon, who runs Legacy Water Polo Club, shouts ot encouragement to WAVE campers in the pool.

Roggeman Speaks at Final WAVE Leadership Class

Buck Roggemann, principal of Forest Grove Elementary School speaks to the "waveprogram" leadership class on the final day of camp. The class took place in the weight room at Pacfic Grove High School.

WAVE Campers Have Kona Ice on Final Day

With the second WAVE Porgram coming to a close, campers were treated to Kona Ice during their lunch break. Shown here is Kona Ice owner, Heather Stewart, handing out shaved ice in a cup then letting the campers choose from a variety of topping flavors. 

Wave Leadership Takes An Adventure By The Sea 

Owners Michelle and Frank Knight of Adventures by the Sea pose for a picture with the Wave Program Leadership student/athletes after their team building kayak adventure at Lover's Point on Thursday, July 19. More pictures to be posted later.

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WAVE Cheerleading Clinic Held at PGHS

WAVE campers learning cheers at the Cheerleading Clinic at PGHS“thewaveprogram” held a Cheerleading Clinic this afternoon (Wednesday, July 18) during summer camp. A total of 19 Wave campers signed up to be a part of the clinic which is being taught by California State University-Bakersfield Cheerleading Coach, Arthur Smith. Coach Smith along with Head PGHS Cheerleading Coach, Linda Lyon and the PGHS Cheerleaders all took part in instructing the kids. At the end of camp that day, all cllnic participants performed for their fellow campers and parents in the PGHS Gymnasium. Click  HERE to view more pictures.

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Frew & Associates Give Leadership Workshop

The Wave Leadership Program for 13-year olds was back in the classroon on Tuesday, July 17 for a workshop. Mr. Barry Frew and Ms. Jeanne Frew of Frew & Associates gave a workshop on the topic of Leadership.  Read More...

Baby Seagull rescued and released by SPCA during "thewaveprogram"

Baby seagull released at PGHSSPCA Wildlife Rehabilitation Technician Marissa Jacky (on ladder) releases a baby seagull on the roof of the PGHS complex near the athletic directors office by the swimming pool. Jacky was assisted by Mia Fukutomi, a volunteer with SPCA. The baby seagull fell into the swimming pool during "thewaveprogram" swim session on Thursday, July 12.  

The Second Wave Program in Pictures!

“thewaveprogram” of Pacific Grove held its second summer camp on July 9 with nearly 240 of 268 campers signed showing up for the two-weeo camp. Below are photos of various activities. More pictures as the camp coes to a close on July 20.

All photos taken by Bo Buller

• Tennis Tennis
• Volleyball Volleyball
• Student-Aides Having Fun Student-Aides Having Fun
• Volleyball Volleyball
• Coaching Tips Coaching Tips
• Swimming Swimming
• Basketball Basketball
• Softball Softball
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WAVE Campers Enjoy Art for a Day!

Art Class with Mr. KellyAll kids like to draw and let loose their creative talent. For a day on Thursday, July 12, that happened at "thewaveprogram" at Pacific Grove High School (PGHS). Read More...

The Wave Program Teachers and Coaches

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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

2017 Video Recap of The Wave Program

The video below is a recap of the first summer camp of The WAVE Program, 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.