Meet with W4W's 3 directors at 5th West to discuss this years protocol for volunteering at our Surf Therapy Clinics. We have 3 types of volunteering positions for our clinics. 

'Shore Support'. Led by Sarah, she will fortify you in your position as a volunteer and find where you can be most helpful- out of the water. This group will monitor those in the ocean from the shoreline and be a welcoming commitee for those transitioning from their ocean experience back to the meeting area.  

'Wellness Support' Kathie will lead this groups meeting. Wellness volunteers sit and hold space and often contribute to wellness discussions, which is a vital part of our group clinic. These volunteers are also helpful as emotional support for participants needing a break from their ocean time. 

'Surf Support' Sparky will answer any questions or concerns about working safely with people in the ocean. She and Sarah are both Red Cross Lifegaurd Certified and have created some fantastic additional safety guidelines for the W4W Surf Coaches, surf support and those interestetd in working side by side with others in the water. 

We are both honored and excited to serve our community with awesome volunteers such as yourselves! This is also INTRENATIONAL WOMENS DAY and we hope to honor this by spending a few minutes together after our meeting to acknowledge and celebrate ALL WOMEN. Bring a blanket to sit on and a coffee mug b/c we plan to have hot coffee supplied by BERTs that morning! 

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W4W provides weekly after school programming for 3rd-5th graders currently Tuesdays & Fridays at MSA. Activities include kids wellness games, surf conditioning activities like swimming lessons (We chaperone field trips to MLK Pool for swim lessons) skateboarding in their school courtyard and Surf Field Trips to Folly Beach. These fun opportunities help bring the ocean and blue mind philosophy inland to our youth communities.

W4W provides weekly after school programming for 3rd-5th graders currently Tuesdays & Fridays at MSA. Activities include kids wellness games, surf conditioning activities like swimming lessons (We chaperone field trips to MLK Pool for swim lessons) skateboarding in their school courtyard and Surf Field Trips to Folly Beach. These fun opportunities help bring the ocean and blue mind philosophy inland to our youth communities.

Please join us Sunday, March 16, 2025 for a public Folly Beach Clean up Event! Post St Patty’s Day weekend clean up!

2pm to 3pm

West Arctic on sidewalk in front of Tides

Let’s kick off 2025 right and #KeepFollyClean with South Carolina Aquarium and Toby Turtle! On behalf of Toby Turtle and the Conservation Team, see you there!

W4W provides weekly after school programming for 3rd-5th graders currently Tuesdays & Fridays at MSA. Activities include kids wellness games, surf conditioning activities like swimming lessons (We chaperone field trips to MLK Pool for swim lessons) skateboarding in their school courtyard and Surf Field Trips to Folly Beach. These fun opportunities help bring the ocean and blue mind philosophy inland to our youth communities.

W4W provides weekly after school programming for 3rd-5th graders currently Tuesdays & Fridays at MSA. Activities include kids wellness games, surf conditioning activities like swimming lessons (We chaperone field trips to MLK Pool for swim lessons) skateboarding in their school courtyard and Surf Field Trips to Folly Beach. These fun opportunities help bring the ocean and blue mind philosophy inland to our youth communities.

This Free Clinic is made for all body types to awaken the soul, inspire the mind, and fortify the body. It was hand picked by Sparky so she could share the health benefits of her practices with the community. SparkyNicoll is a semi-retired professional Acrobat and grew up enjoying ocean activities since birth. She has enjoyed instructing & performing arts for many years and is now focusing her energy on the healing arts. She has taught in the Berkely & Charleston County School Systems and is currently a certified Red Cross Lifeguard-( & Surf Director/Programs Director for W4W ) Some of her other Specialties include Photography/Video- Digital Content Creation. Yoga, Flow Artist (hula hoops, batons, staff, poi, palm torches, fans), Shamanic Studies, Crisis Intervention Prevention, Trauma Informed Athletics. Her experience working with persons w/ & w/o disabilities allows her to approach each student with understanding. You will feel welcome and be given the exact modifications you need to feel a part of the session while you are there. We will do breathwork, warm up, challenging poses- with beginner & advanced modifications, restoration and a light meditation. Please join us for this special event !

W4W provides weekly after school programming for 3rd-5th graders currently Tuesdays & Fridays at MSA. Activities include kids wellness games, surf conditioning activities like swimming lessons (We chaperone field trips to MLK Pool for swim lessons) skateboarding in their school courtyard and Surf Field Trips to Folly Beach. These fun opportunities help bring the ocean and blue mind philosophy inland to our youth communities.

W4W provides weekly after school programming for 3rd-5th graders currently Tuesdays & Fridays at MSA. Activities include kids wellness games, surf conditioning activities like swimming lessons (We chaperone field trips to MLK Pool for swim lessons) skateboarding in their school courtyard and Surf Field Trips to Folly Beach. These fun opportunities help bring the ocean and blue mind philosophy inland to our youth communities.

W4W provides weekly after school programming for 3rd-5th graders currently Tuesdays & Fridays at MSA. Activities include kids wellness games, surf conditioning activities like swimming lessons (We chaperone field trips to MLK Pool for swim lessons) skateboarding in their school courtyard and Surf Field Trips to Folly Beach. These fun opportunities help bring the ocean and blue mind philosophy inland to our youth communities.

W4W provides weekly after school programming for 3rd-5th graders currently Tuesdays & Fridays at MSA. Activities include kids wellness games, surf conditioning activities like swimming lessons (We chaperone field trips to MLK Pool for swim lessons) skateboarding in their school courtyard and Surf Field Trips to Folly Beach. These fun opportunities help bring the ocean and blue mind philosophy inland to our youth communities.

Please join us Sunday, April 6, 2025 for Toby's Spring Clean up Island Wide

1pm to 3pm

More details coming soon!

Let’s kick off 2025 right and #KeepFollyClean with South Carolina Aquarium and Toby Turtle! On behalf of Toby Turtle and the Conservation Team, see you there!

W4W provides weekly after school programming for 3rd-5th graders currently Tuesdays & Fridays at MSA. Activities include kids wellness games, surf conditioning activities like swimming lessons (We chaperone field trips to MLK Pool for swim lessons) skateboarding in their school courtyard and Surf Field Trips to Folly Beach. These fun opportunities help bring the ocean and blue mind philosophy inland to our youth communities.

W4W provides weekly after school programming for 3rd-5th graders currently Tuesdays & Fridays at MSA. Activities include kids wellness games, surf conditioning activities like swimming lessons (We chaperone field trips to MLK Pool for swim lessons) skateboarding in their school courtyard and Surf Field Trips to Folly Beach. These fun opportunities help bring the ocean and blue mind philosophy inland to our youth communities.

W4W provides weekly after school programming for 3rd-5th graders currently Tuesdays & Fridays at MSA. Activities include kids wellness games, surf conditioning activities like swimming lessons (We chaperone field trips to MLK Pool for swim lessons) skateboarding in their school courtyard and Surf Field Trips to Folly Beach. These fun opportunities help bring the ocean and blue mind philosophy inland to our youth communities.

W4W provides weekly after school programming for 3rd-5th graders currently Tuesdays & Fridays at MSA. Activities include kids wellness games, surf conditioning activities like swimming lessons (We chaperone field trips to MLK Pool for swim lessons) skateboarding in their school courtyard and Surf Field Trips to Folly Beach. These fun opportunities help bring the ocean and blue mind philosophy inland to our youth communities.

Register your family member or friend for one of our girls’ clinics.

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 7-12

Size:  up to 10 participants per group

Duration:  Saturday morning clinics are May 3 & May 10th from 10am-12pm. and in August 16 & 23rd from 9am-11am.

Cost: $150/clinic so $300.00 TTL.

*Cost includes Personalized surf instruction, small group activities, all surf equipment provided (surfboards, leashes, rash guards).

Register your family member or friend for one of our girls’ clinics.

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 7-12

Size:  up to 10 participants per group

Duration:  Saturday morning clinics are May 3 & May 10th from 10am-12pm. and in August 16 & 23rd from 9am-11am.

Cost: $150/clinic so $300.00 TTL.

*Cost includes Personalized surf instruction, small group activities, all surf equipment provided (surfboards, leashes, rash guards).

Join our Women’s Surf and Wellness Clinics

Each Clinic Includes

W4W T-Shirt

Foam Surfboard use &

‘Boogie’ Board use

Use of Short Sleeve Rash guard

Surf Journal

Positive Reinforcement

Compassionate Female Coaches

1 hour of Group Wellness w/ varying topics. Mindfulness, Personal Strengths, Growth Mindset & letting go.

1 hour of group ‘On Land’ and ‘In Water’ Surf Instruction.

Our group size allows for more personalized attention & community (maximum of 8 participants).

*Clinics must be filled to 4 participants- in order to run. We will notify you if your clinic does not fill and we can reschedule or refund you. Individual surf instruction available if you want to hit the waves sooner!

COST: $450

Join our Women’s Group Surf Therapy Clinics

Each Clinic Includes

W4W T-Shirt

Foam Surfboard use &

‘Boogie’ Board use

Use of Short Sleeve Rash guard

Surf Journal

Positive Reinforcement

Compassionate Female Coaches

1 hour of Group Wellness w/ varying topics. Mindfulness, Personal Strengths, Growth Mindset & letting go.

1 hour of group ‘On Land’ and ‘In Water’ Surf Instruction.

Our group size allows for more personalized attention & community (maximum of 8 participants).

*Clinics must be filled to 4 participants- in order to run. We will notify you if your clinic does not fill and we can reschedule or refund you. Individual surf instruction available if you want to hit the waves sooner!

COST: $450

Join our Women’s Group Surf Therapy Clinics

Each Clinic Includes

W4W T-Shirt

Foam Surfboard use &

‘Boogie’ Board use

Use of Short Sleeve Rash guard

Surf Journal

Positive Reinforcement

Compassionate Female Coaches

1 hour of Group Wellness w/ varying topics. Mindfulness, Personal Strengths, Growth Mindset & letting go.

1 hour of group ‘On Land’ and ‘In Water’ Surf Instruction.

Our group size allows for more personalized attention & community (maximum of 8 participants).

*Clinics must be filled to 4 participants- in order to run. We will notify you if your clinic does not fill and we can reschedule or refund you. Individual surf instruction available if you want to hit the waves sooner!

COST: $450

Register your family member or friend for one of our girls’ clinics.

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 7-12

Size:  up to 10 participants per group

Duration:  Saturday morning clinics are May 3 & May 10th from 10am-12pm. and in August 16 & 23rd from 9am-11am.

Cost: $150/clinic so $300.00 TTL.

*Cost includes Personalized surf instruction, small group activities, all surf equipment provided (surfboards, leashes, rash guards).

Register your family member or friend for one of our girls’ clinics.

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 7-12

Size:  up to 10 participants per group

Duration:  Saturday morning clinics are May 3 & May 10th from 10am-12pm. and in August 16 & 23rd from 9am-11am.

Cost: $150/clinic so $300.00 TTL.

*Cost includes Personalized surf instruction, small group activities, all surf equipment provided (surfboards, leashes, rash guards).

Join our Women’s Surf and Wellness Clinics

Each Clinic Includes

W4W T-Shirt

Foam Surfboard use &

‘Boogie’ Board use

Use of Short Sleeve Rash guard

Surf Journal

Positive Reinforcement

Compassionate Female Coaches

1 hour of Group Wellness w/ varying topics. Mindfulness, Personal Strengths, Growth Mindset & letting go.

1 hour of group ‘On Land’ and ‘In Water’ Surf Instruction.

Our group size allows for more personalized attention & community (maximum of 8 participants).

*Clinics must be filled to 4 participants- in order to run. We will notify you if your clinic does not fill and we can reschedule or refund you. Individual surf instruction available if you want to hit the waves sooner!

COST: $450

Join our Women’s Surf and Wellness Clinics

Each Clinic Includes

W4W T-Shirt

Foam Surfboard use &

‘Boogie’ Board use

Use of Short Sleeve Rash guard

Surf Journal

Positive Reinforcement

Compassionate Female Coaches

1 hour of Group Wellness w/ varying topics. Mindfulness, Personal Strengths, Growth Mindset & letting go.

1 hour of group ‘On Land’ and ‘In Water’ Surf Instruction.

Our group size allows for more personalized attention & community (maximum of 8 participants).

*Clinics must be filled to 4 participants- in order to run. We will notify you if your clinic does not fill and we can reschedule or refund you. Individual surf instruction available if you want to hit the waves sooner!

COST: $450

Join our Women’s Surf and Wellness Clinics

Each Clinic Includes

W4W T-Shirt

Foam Surfboard use &

‘Boogie’ Board use

Use of Short Sleeve Rash guard

Surf Journal

Positive Reinforcement

Compassionate Female Coaches

1 hour of Group Wellness w/ varying topics. Mindfulness, Personal Strengths, Growth Mindset & letting go.

1 hour of group ‘On Land’ and ‘In Water’ Surf Instruction.

Our group size allows for more personalized attention & community (maximum of 8 participants).

*Clinics must be filled to 4 participants- in order to run. We will notify you if your clinic does not fill and we can reschedule or refund you. Individual surf instruction available if you want to hit the waves sooner!

COST: $450