The 9th Summer of The WAVE Program Underway in 2025
Thewaveprogram of Pacific Grove started its ninth summer camp on Monday morning, July 7. All activities are taking place on the campus of Pacific Grove High School - Home of the Breakers! This year's camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday.
Nearly 220 campers are enjoying a four-day, five-activities camp that is broken down into 10 groups with ages ranging from 4th grade to 7th grade. This annual summer camp is run by the PGHS coaches and their student-athletes along with group leaders and volunteers also are on hand to assist and help keep the program running smoothly.
Pictures of the campers having a blast will be available starting tomorrow!
Below is the schedule for the entire two weeks (July 7-17).
A Message from Our Founder
Over the past eight summers, The WAVE Program (TWWP) has become a cornerstone of the Pacific Grove Community. Its success is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the Professional Head Coaches at Pacific grove High School (PGHS), as well as the invaluable contributions of PGHS student counselors, student-athlete volunteers, and community volunteers.
The primary goal of TWP remains to introduce the youth of Pacific Grove to the wide range of extracurricular activities offered by the Pacific Grove United School District. We recognize the immense value of engaging kids in sports and enrichment activities, which help to cultivate leadership, enhabce teamwork, foster confidence, improve academic performance, and contribute to a positive school and community culture.
Darryl Smith
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Brad Bogans (Baseball) and Darryl Smith talk to campers after lunch break
Darryl Smith - Executive Director and Co-Founder of TWP
Camp Dates, Times and Location!
- TWP is in session Monday through Thursday for two weeks.
- Drop-off time for camp 9:00 a.m. each day!
- Pick-up time of camp is by 4:00 p.m. each day!
- Week #1: July 7-10, 2025 (9:05 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.)
- Week #2: July 14-17, 2025 (9:05 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.)
- Camp is held on the campus of PGHS
Last Year at TWP (2024 Camp):
- 411 kids (4th, 5th, 6th and 7th grade) participated!
- 20 diverse program activities
- Over 100 high school athletes volunteered!
- An estimated 40 Pacific Grove employees gave their time to working with the campers!
The WAVE Program in Pictures (2025)
TWP Campers learn a dance routine in the PGHS Dance Studio
The eighth summer of The WAVE Program took place from July 7-17, 2025, on the campus of PGHS! Over 250 kids are attended the two-week, four-day camp. All campers had a blast participating in all the activities offered! Below are pictures of the 2025 camp.
J.J, Howard returned to thewaveprogram in 2025 to be a group leader after going through the program himself when he was a kid. Howard performed this dunk going over Strider Smith at the PGHS Gym at the end of day two during the first week of the 2025 summer camp (Tues., July 8).
PGHS Lacrosse Coach Josh Jorn and Campers from TWP ! Awesome!
"thewaveprogram" banner welcomes all campers to PGHS
Learning a dance routine with instructor Tatum Madrid and the PGHS dancers
The boys learn how to set a volleyball under the watchful eyes
of PGHS volleyball coach Jody Garry
Doing tennis warmups on the courts under instructor Amanda Anderson
Dribbling skills - boy campers work on their dribbling skills in basketball
Lacrosse - boy campers play lacrosse at thewaveprogram
Basketball - aiming for the nets!
Girl campers head to their next activity for the day
Lunch Break - All boys campers met daily for lunch
in the stands of the football stadium
TWP is a great way for the campers to make new and lasting friendships
Wrestling - Campers learning a wrestling hold
Waiting to go swimming
Requirements to Attend the Wave Program
- You must be entering 4th, 5th, 6th, or 7th grade in the fall of 2025.
- You must attend Forest Grove or Robert Down Elementary, or Pacific Grove Middle School.
- Or, if you live in The PGUSD boundaries.
Water Polo at The WAVE Program during the summer of 2024
The WAVE Program Parent Information
DROP OFF: Drop off begins at 9:00 a.m. and PLEASE pick your camper by 4:00 p.m.
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. Please bring water.
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: This activity is during Week 1, we encourage you to send a glove with your child.
TWP Activities Coordinator Nicole Sepagan goes over the daily schedule with the group leaders prior to the start of the first day of the summer camp in 2025
About The WAVE Program
Every Kid Can Attend The WAVE Program
- The registration for all kids includes a $125 donation per family. If you are going to make a donation, please do so at the time of registration. Thank you!
- 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.
Executive Director of TWP speaks with the parents on the final day of camp in 2024
What is The WAVE Program?
The WAVE Program is a two-week summer day camp for girls and boys going into 4th, 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 The WAVE Program:
- Instruction in athletic skills and fundamentals of sports offered
- Introduction to the arts in dance, art, and culinary classes
- Discussions about general fitness, health, nutrition
- Swim Lessons
- Robotics
- Math
- English
- Leadership
Boys learning dance under instructor Tatum Madrid
About TWP Scholarship Program:
If you cannot afford the $125 donation, you can apply for a SCHOLARSHIP for your child. No one will be turned away.
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.
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. It’s an investment in all our kids and in the future of Pacific Grove.
TWP group leader J.J. Howard works with a group of his campers on an art project
Fielding grounders from PHGH Softball Coach Sal Lucido
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.
Click HERE to view the staff that run thewaveprogram.
PGHS Swim Coaching Staff works with kids in the pool
Jenn Smallwood
Arts & Craft
Arthur Smith
Cheerleading
Aubrey Powers
Camp Coach
Mark Temple
Swimming
Pat o'Donnell
Wrestling
Dan Powers
Boys Basketball
Mo Erickson
Culinary
Donna O'Donnell-Smith
Tennis
Amanda Anderson
Tennis/Track & Field
David Brownfield
Golf
Brad Bogans
Baseball
Tatum Madrid
Dance
Cody Nordstrom
Soccer
Greg Enterline
Water Polo
Heather Peterson
Robotics
Trevor Smith
Cornhole
Jody Garry
Volleyball
Jeff Gray
Football
Sal Lucido
Softball
Josh Jorn
Lacrosse
2025 Wave Program Group Leaders
Below are the group leaders for the 2024 Wave Program. These individuals are high school athletes who are responsible for 30+ kids per group and guide them throughout the day to each sport, offering encouragement and support as the kids enjoy their time during the two-week program.
Yoshi Erickson
Group 1
4th/5th Grade Boys
Kai Hatton
Group 5
7th Grade Boys
Helen Hanala
Group 8
6th Grade Girls
Willy Powly
Group 2
4th/5th Grade Boys
Alex Giamonco
Group 6
45h/5th Grade Girls
Melody Roach
Group 9
6th Grade Girls
Enzo Serpa
Group 3
4th/5th Grade Boys
Addy Garry
Group 7
45h/5th Grade Girls
J.J. Howard
Group 4
6th Grade Boys
Dayci Dishny
Group 8
6th Grade Girls
The Wave Program Expectations
Participation
We want all kids to be involved with every activity, always, that’s what it is all about! At The Wave Program do the best you can EVERYDAY and have fun.
Committment
Be on time, learn, and give your best effort! We would like you to have 100 percent attendance!
Positive Attitude
A positive attitude is a little thing that can take you a long way. Be respectful, be kind, and be helpful. Your enthusiasm will make The Wave Program a great place to be. Please have the attitude of gratitude!
2025 Camp Activities
Basketball ● Baseball/Softball ● Boxing ● Volleyball ● Football ● Soccer ● Lacrosse ● Tennis ● Wrestling
Culinary ● Water Polo ● Track & Field ● Swim Lessons ● Games ● Dance ● Cheerleading ● Robotics