AMPSURF / Women Veterans Surf Project Retreat

250 Wesley Street,Arroyo Grande CA 93420

28 April, 2021

Description

AMPSURF's newest program “Women Veterans Surf Project” offers surf retreats and clinics designed by women veterans, for women veterans. AmpSurf™ is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to Promote, Inspire, Educate, and Rehabilitate (PIER) all people with disabilities and their families through adaptive surfing and other outdoor activities. The Women Veterans Surf Project's (WVSP) goal is to highlight women veterans and provide them a space to connect and discover the joy of surfing. By utilizing surfing as a therapeutic modality for healing from trauma female service members from around the world will discover the benefits of surf therapy in a supportive and safe environment. AmpSurf provides all necessary surfing/paddling and SUP equipment, wetsuits and PFD's. Beach access wheelchairs and trained transition teams are available if required. ACCOMMODATIONSCAMP ARROYO GRANDE is nestled among oak trees and only a few minute walk away to the quaint downtown of Old Town Arroyo Grande! Learn more about Camp AG: https://camparroyogrande.com INCLUDEDThe WVSP has reserved Brigham Cabin which provides 8 bunk beds and includes 2 full bathroom facilities. This is at no-cost to all 8 participants. Please bring your own sleeping gear (sleeping bag, pillow, linens, etc) & towles. It gets cold at night! OPTIONALIf you want to book your own accommodations at your own cost please visit Camp AG https://www.hipcamp.com/discover/california/camp-arroyo-grande ITINERARYWednesday 4/28: 4:00pm - Check-in Snacks & drinks available while participants gets settled 6:00pm - Dinner Meet & greet Itinerary review 7:00pm - Group Activity 8:00pm - Campfire / Free time Thursday 4/29: 7:00am - Light breakfast items available at Camp AG & Beach 7:45am - Leave Camp AG 8:00am - Surf Session 12:00pm - Lunch 2:00pm - Return to Camp AG / Free time 4:00pm - Group Activity 6:00pm - Dinner 8:00pm - Campfire / Free time Friday 4/30: 7:00am - Light breakfast items available at Camp AG & Beach 7:45am - Leave Camp AG 8:00am - Surf Session 12:00pm - Lunch 2:00pm - Return to Camp AG / Free time 4:00pm - Group Activity 6:00pm - Dinner 8:00pm - Campfire Saturday 5/1: 7:00am - Light breakfast items available at Camp AG & Beach 7:45am - Leave Camp AG 8:00am - Surf Session 12:00pm - Lunch 2:00pm - Return to Camp AG / Free time 6:00pm - Dinner & Activity Sunday 5/2: 7:00am - Light breakfast items available at Camp AG 9:00am - Shell Beach Kayaking 12:00pm Lunch Depart Near by optional activities if time warrants: Hiking (on-site) Horseshoes (on-site) Games (on-site) Swimming Pool (on-site) *not heated Avila Hot Springs Pismo Bowl Downtown Arroyo Grande Downtown Pismo PACKINGIt is cold in the morning and at night so please pack warm clothing, warm jacket, and very pleasant in the daytime... think layers.Bedding for a twin bed (sleeping bag or linens & pillows & blankets) Bathing suit & Towel Bathroom toiletries & towels Sunscreen Medications, food if on specific diet (we will be near lots of stores) Anyone traveling by air please contact us to make arrangements for bedding and toiletries. * If you have your own surf gear feel free to bring it but we will be using foamies during group instruction for safety purposes. FOODContinental breakfast, snacks, lunch, and dinner will be provided. If you have special dietary restrictions we ask for you to bring money and/or your own food. You will have down time and there are lots of stores and great resturants within walking distance! Call or text us with any questions you may have! Super stoked to meet y'all!AmpSurf Event Coordinator:Karen Evans(805) [email protected]