Video Recap of the 2017 Wave Program!

This video below is about The WAVE Program in Pacific Grove, a non-profit organization for the youth and community. Video shot by Bo Buller. Drone video shot by Ken Ottmar and edited by Bo Buller.

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!

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.

The Wave Program Teachers and Coaches

Lacrosse coach Schuyler Horn gives pointers to camp participants in 2017The 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

IF YOU WANNA PLAY, YOU CAN PLAY!

Camp Photos

• Art Art
• Bike Riders Bike Riders
• Getting our Backpacks! Getting our Backpacks!
• Friendship Friendship
• Baseball Buddies Baseball Buddies
• Gear For Campers Gear For Campers
• Swimming Swimming
• Baseball Baseball
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To see more camp photos from 2017. Click HERE.

The Second Wave Program is Coming!

2018 Schedule of Activities

Below is the 2018 Schedule of Activities (SoA) for the two-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 two-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.

Week One: July 9-13
1) Baseball (a.m.): Gil Ruiz
    Softball (p.m.): Sal Lucido
2) Dance: Tatum May
3) Basketball: Dan Powers
4) Art: Matt Kelly
5) Soccer: Brian O'Donnell
6) Volleyball: Molly Kennedy
7) Swimming: Mark Temple
8) Track & Field: Steve Watkins

Week Two: July 16-20
1) Football: Chris Morgan
2) Tennis: Kathy Buller
3) Nutrition/Foods: Donna O'Donnell-Smith
4) LaCrosse: Schuyler Horn
5) Swimming: Mark Temple
6) Wrestling: Travis Selfridge
7) Team Handball: Dawn Alinger
8) Games: Jordan Gasperson

Wednesday, July 18
Cheerleading Workshop: TBA

Sample of Individual Daily Schedule

The Wave Program Gives Back to the Community

• Basketball Rims Basketball Rims
• Putting up Hoop Rims Putting up Hoop Rims
• Memorial Bench at RDES Memorial Bench at RDES
• Sports Balls Sports Balls
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Tennis Program HITS popular with Kids

Below is a video from the United States Tennis Association (UTSA) promoting the HITS (Honesty, Inspiration, Teamwork, Sportsmanship) program. This  program is geared towards young players who are just learning the game of tennis.  

The Wave Thanks Verizon for Gizmos!

The Wave Program would like to thank Verizon for providing two gizmo watches provided to one boy and one girl camper in a special drawing that was held duing the three-week summer camp. Below are the winners and quotes from their parents.

Bella Blackmon shows off her Verizon GizmoThank you for such a wonderful program, Bella absolutely loved going to camp everyday! As for the Gizmo, we were looking into getting Bella a phone this upcoming school year but were extremely hesitant due to the fact that she's only 10 and didn't want to open the door to internet and social media access. The Gizmo is definitely the best alternative to a phone. Having the Gizmo has given Bella a sense of independence, being able to walk to and from camp on her own each day and allowing myself to have the security of calling her and even locating her by the GPS app on my phone. I have been recommending this watch to all my friends as well. Thank you for this great opportunity!
L. Blackmon

Nathaniel Wade proudly displays his Gizmo provided by VerizonThis was a great opportunity for the kids of our community. We have heard great responses from every one we know that attended. The Gizmo worked great. It is a simple yet effective way to communicate with your child if they do not have a phone, and a nice alternative even if they do have a phone. Nathaniel mentioned that it would be nice if the time could be displayed continuously. You have to push a button for it to tell you the time out loud. This would not be good in class, but other than that he loved it. Thanks for the opportunity to demo it. Yes, you can post the photo. Thank you for bringing the Wave program to Pacific Grove. It’s people like you that help make our town what it is, great! We hope it continues for many years to come.
J. & C. Wade

Volunteer - Special Thanks To YOU!!

These individuals listed below are current and former Pacific Grove student-athletes who also deserve a special thanks for taking time to volunteer during the 2017 summer camp! Thank You!

Trevor Heyn; Colby Burnell; Chianti Carter; Dylan Graham; Kevhan Ebron; River Watts; Hunter Hanes; Josue Sanchez; John Kerrick; Parker Macanally; Blake Moore; Linsey Llantero; Sean O’Donnell; Sarah Grandalski; Lauren Coppla; Jasmine Malone; Rachel Consiglio; Hannah Lopez; Diana Hughes; Danielle Pasquariello; Alana Henden; Parker Llantero; Vada Courtney; Ashley Wachtell; Jocelyn Trejo; Christine Bottaro; Sierra Burton; Caroline Kieth; Megan Kou; Gabby Giraldo; Michaela Keller; Sofia Moore; Natalie Von Giese; Tanya Von Giese; Kulaea Tulua; Taylor Biondi; Jacob Zeidberg; Jada War; Mary Grebing; Megan Grebing; Jacquiline Cox; Ashley Bilyeu; Rhapsody Shaoul; Tristin Sahlie; Kulea Tulau; Fernando Roman; Trystan McAtee; Luis Jeronimo; Julius Guterriez; Evan Gutfeld; Ashley Hartwell; Maddie Kiely; Mel Erickson; Tristan Masterson; Nicolle Leon; Lily Montori; Selene Talbot; Katrina Kitayama; Sophia Levy; Shira Kershner Kinza Pervaiz