Prince noted her daughter, Abby, was returning to Surfers Healing for the fifth consecutive year. Everybody is so welcoming and supportive. Parent Tina Hornung, a Harford County resident, said the yearly event not only empowers families of children with autism, but educates those who pass by the Surfers Healing camp. Hornung noted her son, Tyler, loves participating in Surfers Healing.
She added it was also a day for families to be together. This day is all about supporting others, no matter what abilities you have. Surfers Healing is the original surf camp for children with autism. Serving communities since , volunteers with the nonprofit travel across the country — from San Diego to Rhode Island — to catch the waves with camp participants.
Autism parents are always hearing about what their children cannot do. Yet what we offer isn't a 'cure', or even 'traditional' therapy. It's a completely different sensation and environment for our participants. We give individuals a chance to encounter the waves, to challenge themselves, to try something new. Our biggest challenge? Getting kids to come out of the water! Once they ride with us, they don't want to stop. Attending our camps positively impacts children with autism; the experience helps instill confidence and calm.
Yet over the years we've seen that Surfers Healing also has a profound impact on parents. Autism parents are always hearing about what their children cannot do. But at a Surfers Healing camp, it's all about what their kids can do.
Join us for one of our surf camps. Israel and Danielle decided they wanted to share this unique therapy, they began to host day camps at the beach where children with autism and their families could be exposed to a completely new experience of surfing.
Each year has been a huge success thanks to the sea of support from our many Community Partners, Sponsors and Volunteers. This occasion has been rated by locals and participating families as one of the most touching and most inspirational events they have ever experienced!
Learn all about our camp, what to expect on camp day and frequently asked questions.
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