“Dreaming of Aloha Kick Off” by World Famous Intern Corinne Dion We had the “Dreaming of Aloha” Kickoff event at the Village Theater in Coronado on April 6th and it was an amazing time! We had the privilege of having extreme athlete, TOM JONES, come out to the event and share to all the students! [...]
"Dreaming of Aloha Kick Off" by World Famous Intern Corinne Dion We had the “Dreaming of Aloha” Kickoff event at the Village Theater in Coronado on April 6th and it was an amazing time! We had the privilege of having extreme athlete, TOM JONES, come out to the event and share to all the students! He shared a very moving, impacting, and powerful speech about his past and related very closely to the students. There was an instant connection between Tom and the students, yo could see a sparkle in the student's eyes of hope and motivation as Tom shared his life and interacted Read the full article
I hope everyone had a great Easter! We enjoyed a beautiful, sunny weekend and lots of time hanging out with friends and family. We are staying busy at the La Misión Community Center and are currently planning a few events, including a nutrition class and paddle board outing as students take advantage of their last [...]
I hope everyone had a great Easter! We enjoyed a beautiful, sunny weekend and lots of time hanging out with friends and family. We are staying busy at the La Misión Community Center and are currently planning a few events, including a nutrition class and paddle board outing as students take advantage of their last few days off school. These students are our biggest priority at the Community Center and it is our hope and desire to help them overcome the many obstacles standing in their way of a successful future. In the rural town of La Misión, the struggles of poverty are a Read the full articleOne of our main hopes with this program “Dreaming of Aloha” is having foster youth achieve goals that can benefit them long term. So, we reached out to our friends at Paddle Fit (link – PaddleFitPro.com started by Brody Welte) and explained the concept to them. They were on board and willing to provide their [...]
Our SUP event was incredible. It was personally my first time going stand up paddle boarding and what better way to learn than learning with the kids. My favorite part of the event was when Jermaine came and spoke with the kids. He gave all us advice on how to overcome adversity and also how [...]
Our SUP event was incredible. It was personally my first time going stand up paddle boarding and what better way to learn than learning with the kids. My favorite part of the event was when Jermaine came and spoke with the kids. He gave all us advice on how to overcome adversity and also how to channel our fears. He gave us wisdom and clear direction on how to respond to our situations. The kids responded very well and they had multiple questions about some of the practicals they can do in order to deal with the day-to-day issues. Read the full articleThis Saturday we had an amazing event with local kids and youth from the orphanage at the beach in La Mision, Baja California, Mexico. Through our community center we work towards promoting active and healthy lifestyles as well as the importance of giving back and taking care of our community. Thanks to the donation of [...]
This Saturday we had an amazing event with local kids and youth from the orphanage at the beach in La Mision, Baja California, Mexico. Through our community center we work towards promoting active and healthy lifestyles as well as the importance of giving back and taking care of our community. Thanks to the donation of some paddleboards through Urban Surf 4 Kids we are able to introduce this great sport to the youth of our town, build community, and help remind people of the importance and responsibility of keeping our beaches and natural resources clean. For the majority of the youth this was their Read the full articleEnjoy a buy one get one free drink at Cafe Mono! Make sure to mention “Urban Surf 4 Kids” you may get a few high fives! We appreciate the support from Cafe MONO! Check out their facebook page and give them a like as well! Cafe Mono FACEBOOK Both Navy Veterans, John and La have [...]
Enjoy a buy one get one free drink at Cafe Mono! Make sure to mention "Urban Surf 4 Kids" you may get a few high fives! We appreciate the support from Cafe MONO! Check out their facebook page and give them a like as well! Cafe Mono FACEBOOK Both Navy Veterans, John and La have set the standard for sustainably sourced craft coffee in Mission Beach from day one, winning a San Diego Reader voter’s poll for best local coffee spot in the region after only three months in operation. Along with a great team, everyone at Café Mono looks forward to Read the full articleMark your calendars and join the festivities on Saturday, June 15, 2013. Help raise awareness about the importance of sustaining our coastal playground! Get More Information Here Register for sporting Events! Carlsbad Beach Fest™ brings together the community for a fun-filled annual celebration of stewardship and recreation on one mile of beach, stretching from Pine [...]
Feb 16th downtown San Diego written by Dani Verhaeghe Saturday’s “Feed the Homeless” volunteer event marked the first of many Urban Surf 4 Kids community service activities we have scheduled for 2013. It was an inspiring start to what we hope to be our biggest year yet. By noon, 14th and Imperial Avenue in downtown [...]
Feb 16th downtown San Diego written by Dani Verhaeghe Saturday’s “Feed the Homeless” volunteer event marked the first of many Urban Surf 4 Kids community service activities we have scheduled for 2013. It was an inspiring start to what we hope to be our biggest year yet. By noon, 14th and Imperial Avenue in downtown San Diego was a buzz with participating foster kids, volunteers and US4K staff. The kids took it upon themselves to organize an assembly line of brown paper bag lunch making. Beginning with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, ending with cards containing words of encouragement and fruit Read the full articleHey friends, it was another great week in Baja California, Mexico. As you know, at the La Mision Community Center we try to bring members of the community together and teach valuable skills while interacting and having fun with one another. One of the ways we do this is through our sewing workshops. This week [...]
Hey friends, it was another great week in Baja California, Mexico. As you know, at the La Mision Community Center we try to bring members of the community together and teach valuable skills while interacting and having fun with one another. One of the ways we do this is through our sewing workshops. This week we held a sewing workshop with 10 women from the community and had a great time. The women worked on their sewing skills and learned how to sew skirts. This is a great hobby for the women that came and many are learning a skill that can help their Read the full articleBlog by Mike Spitz (director of Urban Surf 4 Kids/Vida Outreach Community Center in La Mision,Baja This new year is officially underway and we are excited to continue our work aiding communities in Baja California, Mexico. As many of you know last year saw the opening of the La Mision Community Center in the rural, [...]
Blog by Mike Spitz (director of Urban Surf 4 Kids/Vida Outreach Community Center in La Mision,Baja This new year is officially underway and we are excited to continue our work aiding communities in Baja California, Mexico. As many of you know last year saw the opening of the La Mision Community Center in the rural, coastal town of La Mision about an hour south of the U.S./Mexico border. Our goal was to create something that would provide needed aid to the members of this community, especially the youth, and help them have a better quality of life and more hope for the future. Poverty in this Read the full article
