Surf. Connect. Heal.
Waves 4 Women
Women and girls have our support! Waves 4 Women provides community and connection through the power of surfing so that you can shine confidently in your everyday life.
Waves4Women Jr
W4WJr creates a sense of community for teen girls who love the ocean. Made to be a safe space for teens by teens
Looking to build confidence, develop a growth mindset, and create new friendships? We’ve got you! We’d love to connect with you!
Ocean and Surf Therapy can begin a journey to inner healing and connecting with friends. Surfing is a uniquely fun and challenging platform where we can be mindful, and enjoy our community & nature!
Our Surf and Wellness Programs are empowering women & girls socially, emotionally, and physically in Charleston, South Carolina. When women are nourished, they and their loved ones & communities thrive! It’s our goal for women to have fun & grow together in the waves. We create lasting friendships built on support and wellness.
Waves 4 Women strives to connect and support through our Community Partner Surf Therapy Clinics and School-Based Programs. We are LGBTQ+ friendly & seek opportunities to further support underrepresented groups . We are honored to share the coast with the many local tribes in the Charleston Gullah community and are here to share the surfing vibes!
If you are looking for a safe and supportive community, sign up for a program today and start your journey towards thriving with friends!
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What: A combination of surf instruction, community building, and experiential learning
Why: Through our Girls Surf & Wellness Program, girls will develop the following life skills:
Increased Confidence
Ability to learn & grow through challenge & adversity (Growth Mindset)
Stronger Communication & Problem Solving skills
Skills for Managing Emotions
Greater Sense of Community and Belonging.
Who: Girls grades 6-12
Size: up to 10 participants per group
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2-hour guided group wellness and warm-ups which include breathing exercises, stretches, surf instruction, & post surf debrief. These can hold up to eight participating athletes each session, and up to eight Waves for Women coaches & volunteers.
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This is a special program set up to enrich the lives of those who don’t get to spend as much time by the sea as we do. In this program, we bring the ocean (activities & wellness games) to kids in the school in the city! If you are seeking information on this program please contact our surf director at Nicole@waves4women.org
Please consider donating to W4W so we can increase the number of these programs!
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For those not interested in a crowd, we offer the option of one-on-one sessions. Blue Mind therapy is one of the fastest growing counseling alternatives and can help one connect to nature, gain self-esteem, and create healthy and organically increased levels of dopamine and serotonin.
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These are one day surf events for local nonprofits, school groups, companies, and other organizations, specially designed to fit the organization’s needs! Our team of Surfers and Volunteers are here for you and your people’s needs!
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Experience a taste of Surf & Wellness to honor your big day with Waves4Women . Treat your bridal party to a safe and fun ‘surf party’ to celebrate the happiest of times. Sessions run as follows: First 30 mins Icebreaker & Wellness Activity AND/OR Breathwork/Yoga/Fitness Warm Up. 10 Minutes- On land Surf Talk & Instruction then enter ocean on boogie or surf boards. End with circle up and reflect AND/OR Cool Down Stretches. Option B- Rent some of our 8 or 9 ft Foam top boards with one of our W4W Red Cross Lifeguards either surfing with you in water as a guide or helping keep a watch on shore /equipment.
