Packed Gym Hears Ed Reinhardt's Story 

Ed Reinhardt, Jr., receives a football helmet from the PGHS football team.

Ed Reinhardt Sr., and his son, Ed Reinhardt, Jr., were the guest speaker at The Wave Program of Pacific Grove on Monday, July 15 at 3:30 p.m. in the PGHS Gymnasium.

Reinhardt was severely injured in a football game in his sophomore year while playing tight end for the University of Colorado in Boulder.

Mr. Reinhardt will speak about his relationship with his own father and the effect his son’s accident had on that relationship.

Please listen to how this family faced significant challenges that go back to another generation. This story inspires us to look closely at our own relationships and inspires us to make them better.

He has made a miraculous recovery and will speak about his experience. The public is invited to hear his inspirational speech free of charge.

• Introductions Introductions
• Ed Reinhardt Talks About Experience Ed Reinhardt Talks About Experience
• Ed Reinhardt's Father Speaks to Wave Campers Ed Reinhardt's Father Speaks to Wave Campers
• Helmet Presentation Helmet Presentation
• Thanking the Players Thanking the Players
• Singing for the Crowd Singing for the Crowd
• Football Giveaway Football Giveaway
• Posing with the Feast of Lantern Girls Posing with the Feast of Lantern Girls
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Special Guests Ed Reinhardt Jr. and Ed Reinhardt Sr. Inspire the WAVE Program
The Good That Can Come Out of Tragedy: Turning Adversity into Opportunity 

By Michelle Netzloff-Luna
Cedar Street Times - July 12, 2019

"These folks are just destined to impact the world."  -Joe Sabah, Colorado Speakers Association

Based on the odds, Ed Reinhardt Jr. should not have lived. 90% of people who suffer his type of injury die.

But he didn't...Read More

Wave Team Leaders Get Together For Bowling Night

2019 Wave Program Team LeadersAfter the first week of the 2019 Wave Program, the team leaders got together at Monterey Lanes for a night of bowling and socializing on Saturday, July 13.  The final week begins Monday, July 15 and concludes Friday, July 19.

Wave Campers First Week Photo Recap

Below are pictures from the first week of the 2019 Wave Program. Approximately 270 campers are enjoying all the sports activities and developing new friendships with ther peers, Wave coaches and team leaders. 

• First Day of Camp First Day of Camp
• Learning from an Olympian Learning from an Olympian
• Basketball Basketball
• Volleyball Volleyball
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• Rating the Wave Program Rating the Wave Program
• Grabbing a Clif Bar Grabbing a Clif Bar
• H.I.T.S. Tennis H.I.T.S. Tennis
• Basketball Basketball
• Lunch Time Lunch Time
• A Friendly Hug A Friendly Hug
• Soccer Soccer
• Softball Softball
• Swimming Swimming
• Team Leaders Munch on Pizza Team Leaders Munch on Pizza
• Tennis Tennis
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The Wave Program Week One Ends on an Artistic Note

The Artwork at right depicts the events that took place during the first week of the 2019 summer camp through the eyes of one of its participants, Maegan Woo.

Wave Leadership First Week Photo Recap

Below are pictures from the first week of the 2019 Wave Leadership Program. This year's class consist of 22 campers who are 13 years old. 

• Leadership Session with Barry Frew Leadership Session with Barry Frew
• Jessica Smith - Guest Speaker Jessica Smith - Guest Speaker
• Jessica Smith - Guest Speaker Jessica Smith - Guest Speaker
• Tatum May - Guest Speaker Tatum May - Guest Speaker
• Tatum May - Guest Speaker Tatum May - Guest Speaker
• Break from the Classroom Break from the Classroom
• Guest Speaker - Dawn Allinger Guest Speaker - Dawn Allinger
• Guest Speaker - Dawn Allinger Guest Speaker - Dawn Allinger
• Guest Speaker - Dawn Allinger Guest Speaker - Dawn Allinger
• Leadership Trip to CSUMB Leadership Trip to CSUMB
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Arthur Smith
Spirit Coordinator
CSU-BakersfieldWave Campers Perform Cheers Recital

“thewaveprogram” will be having a Wave Camp Cheerleading Clinic during summer camp. The clinic will be taught by California State University-Bakersfield Cheerleading Coach, Arthur Smith. Coach Smith along with Head PGHS Cheerleading Coach, Linda Lyon. Coach Smith, Coach Lyon and the PGHS Cheerleaders instructed 28 Wave campers who signed up for the clinic on Thursday, July 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  All Participants performed for “thewaveprogram" at the end of camp that day (4:00 p.m.). Click HERE to view pictures of the Cheer Recital.

Wave Campers perform an aerial stunt under the close supervision of the PGHS cheerleading squad at the cheer recital on Thurs., July 11.

Wave Campers Make Bananas Split Popsicles in Final Culinary Arts Class

A Wave camper shows off her frozen banana split popsicle she made in the final culinary class of the summer program in 2019The campers who atteded "The Wave Program" during the first week (July 8-12) had a chance to make some incredible recipes with the theme being "Culinary Passport".

This class was taught by Pacific Grove High School Culinary Arts teacher, Jennifer Erickson, and assisted by her crew of student chefs. Check back later for pictures from the week and the recipes of this yeat's camp.

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!!

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

“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

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

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.