Final Week Features Tennis, Wrestling and Health, Nutrition & Fitness Class!

PGHS wrestling coach Travis Selfridge and Monterey HS coach Roberto Dixon talks to wave campers on the matThe final week of "thewaveprogram gets underway today, July 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.and runs through Friday, July 28. Campers will learn two new sports  (tennis and wrestling) and take a class in health, nutrition and fitness as the camp winds down. 

2017 Schedule of Activities

Below is the 2017 Schedule of Activities (SoA) for the final week of the three-week session as well as a sample of the Individual Dally Schedule (DS) for The Wave Program. The SoA will consist of eight (8) activities each day for three-week summer camp and the order they are in below reflect when they will take place each day.  ALL schedules are subject to change as needed. Click HERE to download and print a copy of the schedules below.

Week Three: July 24-28
1) Tennis: Kathy Buller
2) Swimming: Mark Temple
3) Wrestling: Travis Selfridge
4) Health, Nutrition & Fitness: Donna O'Donnell
5) Games: Jordan Gasperson
6) Football: Chris Morgan
7) Track & Field: Steve Watkins
8) Special Events

Wave Campers Dance Recital Fun to Watch!

Tatum May, coach of the Breaker Girls' Dance Team and The Wave Program dance teacher speaks with parents at dance recitalBoth boys and girls participating in  "thewaveprogram" had a chance to show off their dance moves by performing a recital on Friday, July 21, at the PGHS Gymnasium.  Led by Tatum May, our dance teacher and head coach of the Breaker Girls Dance Team, the campers performed a few dances they learned alongside members of her current dance team. 

Click HERE to see pictures from the dance recital. 

Video Recap of Week 2 of The Wave Program!

Check out our summative video from week 2 featuring the various activities, coaches, teacher aides and campers interacting during a great middle week at Pacific Grove High School (PGHS). Videos shot by Bo Buller. Drone video shot by Ken Ottmar.  Click HERE to go to the gallery page to view the full list of videos that are up on this website.

Chess Class' Second Session Held July 21

The campers at "thewaveprogram" got their second dose of learning the game of chess from Dr. Brian Kim in the games session of the schedule on July 21. At left are two campers look to be playing a serious game of chess with their teacher aide, Maria Aiello (center in white), who is looking on with an equally interesting fascination of the game.  The campers will have one more session with Dr. Kim on Thursday, July 27.

Wave Campers Treated to Volleyball Exhibition

Maureen Melhart, Head Volleyball coach at Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) speaks to campers at “thewaveprogram” on Wednesday, July 19, at the PGHS Gymnasium.The CSUMB volleyball players put on an exhibition match to the delight of the of nearly 230 kids in attendance.

Wave Campers Learn Art, Track & Field and Football!

Art class with PGHS professor Matt Kelly is AWESOME!“thewaveprogram” begins its second week of the scheduled three-week summer camp on Monday, July 17. New classes added for the week were art with PGHS professor Matt Kelly, football with head coach Chris Morgan and track & field with head coach Steve Watkins. Look for more pictures and videos to come.

Sample of Individual Daily Schedule

Major League Baseball Partners UP with The Wave!

PGHS baseball player Colby Burnell and Wave camper Oliver OttmarMajor League Baseball (MLB) has stepped up to the plate to partner with “thewaveprogram”. Colby Burnell (at right), a Pacific Grove High School (PGHS) baseball player sports a a Charlie Blackmon Colorado Rockies T-Shirt. The Rockies along with the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants are the first three professional sports teams to partner with "thewaveprogram." The three-week camp will enter its second week begininng on Moinday, July 17 and continues unitl July 28, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.

A Special Thanks To:

Farrah Magee - Colorado Rockies
Brian Crookham - Colorado Rapids and Major League Soccer
Dave Fahrney - Rawlings
Frank Snowden - Under Armour and CLIF Bar
Jim Hemphill - Atlanta Braves
Tom George - KMS
India Hoffman - United States Tennis Association
Peter Burwash - Peter Burwash International
The Entire Staff - Monterey Verizon Del Monte Shopping Center

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Three-Day Chess Clinic a Hit at the WAVE Summer Camp 

Dr. Brian Kim talks chess strategy with campers from "thewaveprogram"“thewaveprogram” has added the game of chess to its summer camp activities and it has been a hit with campers. Dr. Brian Kim, a noted chess expert will host two more Chess Clinic sessions, one one Friday (July 21) and the other one on Thursday (July 27). He is teaching (in our games unit) this challenging, strategic and competitive game that is fun to play and great for kids to learn!

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A Letter From a Parent:

WHAT IS THE WAVE PROGRAM?

The WAVE program is a three week summer day camp for girls and boys, ages 10,11, and 12. This program hopes to spark interest in team sports, individual sports, and the arts electives offered at Pacific Grove High School, "The Breakers." The WAVE program's daily emphasis will be to provide an active, healthy and positive camp experience.

Get Ready! The Wave Program is Coming
in July 2017

The WAVE experience will include:

The WAVE program is committed to developing respect for self and others, the importance of following the rules, loyalty, and sportsmanship. We also hope to instill an appreciation of a strong work ethic. Because the WAVE program believes a strong work ethic lays the foundation for success, these ideals are just a few intangible values that are emphasized in The WAVE. The WAVE program is a character building experience and our staff is committed to helping build our youth into outstanding young citizens!

Darryl Smith
Executive Director

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 THE WAVE PROGRAM IS FREE!

“thewaveprogam” is a 501 (c) (3) public funded (charity) foundation. It was established in 2016, opening in the summer of 2017. The Wave was developed to encourage activity in athletics, the arts (art, dance, and music), and education in health, nutrition, and fitness. It is specific to the youth (10, 11, and 12 year old kids) of Pacific Grove, and in harmony with activities and classes with Pacific Grove High School (PGHS). The activities and classes offered to its participants are lead by the outstanding teachers and coaches of PGHS. The Wave Board promotes the value of this program with the goals of promoting healthy, fit and intelligent youth by providing this opportunity without cost to this age group. “the wave program” is a fantastic opportunity to accomplish these goals while incorporating the staff at PGHS, allowing the youth to interact with the future mentors, providing motivation and an introduction to the choices they will have in the future in the Pacific Grove Unified School District and just as important to HAVE FUN WITH THEIR PEERS.

In Pacific Grove, our youth is valued. “thewaveprogram” Board of Directors is proud to offer this three week summer program at no cost….FREE! Register your son or daughter now! All donations are appreciated!

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