The Wave Program Camp 2023 Schedules!

Wave Program Special Event Thursday July 20

On Thursday, July 20 at 4 p.m. at the PGHS Gym, this year's group of campers from thewaveprogam will be putting on a dance performance.

This 15-minute program, directed by PGHS dance coach Tatum Madrid, is a tradition signaling the end of thewaveprogram's two-week, four-day camp. 

All parents are invited to attend! We hope to see you there! Campers will be dismissed at 4:15 p.m.

Wave Writer Program in Session

The Wave Writer Program, began its third year on Monday, July 17, at the Lauren's Lounge of the Holman Building (542 Lighthouse Avenue). 

This half-day program runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., until Thursday, July 20.

This is a free creative writing summer camp led by PGHS graduate William Coen and offered to rising fourth graders who attend Forest Grove or Robert Down or who reside in Pacific Grove.

This class will offer the kids the opportunity to write short stories, craft poetry and learn to express themselves in writing. 

Smith Holds Cheerleading Camp

Cal-State Bakersfield cheerleading Coach Arthur Smith was back to direct a one-day cheerleading clinic at PGHS. 

The clinic was held on Wednesday, July 19 on the PGHS tennis courts.

The clinic will emphasize the basic stretching and routine moves for cheerleading.

Below are TWP campers who participated in the cheerleading clinic:

Evalynn Morenz, Lilly Knapp, Alicia Callau, Arina Baigrie, Scarlett Gamble, Emily Asturi, Vivian Allard, Ya-Yen Meyskens, Emma Bogans and Harper Simone. Congratulations!! 

TWP campers attending the cheer clinic go through a stretching routine

Cheer clinic campers work on their jumps

Arthur Smith

Cheer coach Arthur Smith explains a routine to campers attending TWP cheer clinic

Creating a cheer pyramid!! 

Water Polo Returns to The Wave Program Thursday, July 20

Head coach Casey Lyons of the PGHS varsity boys water polo team will be at the PGHS pool all day Thursday teaching campers of thewaveprogram about the sport. 

Casey Lyons watches over TWP campers during a water polo game in July, 2021

The 2023 Wave Program in Pictures (Week 2)

The second week of the sixth summer of thewaveprogram resumed on Monday, July 17 on the campus of PGHS! Over 200 kids are attending the two-week, four-day camp. All campers are having a blast! Below are pictures of this week's camp activities.

More pictures to come in Week 2 as the camp progresses.

Learning a dance routine  

Girls learning the correct wrestling stance

Campers having fun at the best sports camp in California

Campers on move to get to their next sport of the day

Justin Cooper show correct way to set hands for a bump in volleyball

Learning how to make a fruit yogurt in culinary class

What is The Wave Program?

The Wave Program is a two-week summer day camp for girls and boys going into 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 thewaveprogram:

• 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.

Every Kid Can Attend The Wave Program

• The registration for all kids includes a $125 donation per family.  
  
• All kids who attend PGUSD or live in those school boundaries can also register for a scholarship. If you apply for a scholarship, you will receive a scholarship. 
  
• If you register and commit to a $125 donation, it will be due beginning  of June each year. TWP will accept a check or Venmo for payment.
  

Campers gather for last minute instructions at the beginning of the day before heading off in groups 

Because 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. 

If you cannot afford the $125 donation, please apply for a SCHOLARSHIP for your child. No one will be turned away.

By making the WAVE program available to all with a donation or through scholarship, 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.

Aubrey Powers watches girl campers during basketball at The Wave Program

Dancing around the cone. Working on footwork in boxing class.

The WAVE Program Parent Information

DROP OFF: Drop off begins at 8:45 and PLEASE pick your camper no later than 3:45.

DROP OFF: We encourage kids to ride their bikes or walk with a friend or friends to TWP. If you will be dropping your child off, please do so at the PGHS parking lot on Sunset Drive. 

GEAR: Each child will receive a backpack and camp t-shirts.

SWIMMING: You are responsible for an appropriate swimsuit, towel, and a plastic bag to place suit and towel in after swimming. There is a compartment in the backpack for this. Please bring your own goggles. We are trying not to share any equipment. 

LUNCH: Please pack a lunch for your child, the kids will stay in their cohorts for lunch. Please bring your own water bottle. 

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: This activity is during Week 1, we encourage you to send a glove with your child.

The Wave Program Teachers & Coaches

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 awesome leaders and they embrace their roles as motivators. These coaches and teachers are the backbone of the Wave Program.

PGHS Basketball Coach Dan Power speaks to campers in the gym

2023 Group Leaders

Below are the group leaders for the 2023 Wave Program. These individuals are high school athletes who are responsible for 27+ kids per group and guide them throughout the day to each sports, offering encouragement and support as the kids enjoy their time during the two-week program.

The Wave Program CEO Darryl Smith holds his morning meeting with the group leaders before campers invade the PGHS gym

The group leaders of the 2023 Wave Program Summer Camp

2023 Volunteers (Week 1: July 10-13)

Below is a list of 30+ volunteers that gave their time to The Wave Program in 2023 during week one. These individuals are high school athletes, former coaches or just citizens of Pacific Grove who help the group leaders and coaches each day. A shout out goes to each one - THANK YOU for your time!

Bella Blackman, Sergio Calvano, Sean Carr, Jr., Victor Chavez, Kai Clarkson, Richard Cochran, Mike Consiglio, Yoshi Erickson, Brice Gamble, Karey Giammacinco, Jack Giammamco, Alex Giammarco, Lili Goona, Felicia Hade, Paige Houston, Darrick Hutchison, Mackenzie Keller, Sam Knox, Kyle Lavid, Jimmy Lippert, Cassidy Lucero, Robbie Meeks, Mauna Mohammadi, John Rapp, Yulissa Reyes, Brayden Ruiz, Shayla Sanchez, Julia Shelton, Erin Shoemaker, Tyler Stutzman, Colton Thornberg, Izzy Turner, Liam Yager.