Individual SURF THERAPY
One-on-one sessions tailored to each athlete’s unique needs. With consistent support from trained instructors, athletes build confidence, resilience, and social-emotional skills while experiencing the healing power of the ocean.
Happy Camp & Day Camps:
Inclusive surf therapy, ocean fun, and connection—all in a single unforgettable beach day
Surf-Fit and Wellness
Where land-based fitness and pool training meet to support mind, body, and ocean readiness.
Caretaker Wellness
A restorative space for those who give so much. Through mindfulness, movement, and community, caretakers recharge, find balance, and strengthen the resilience they bring to their loved ones.
LITTLE LEGENDS WAVE FEST TRAVEL CLINIC
A traveling surf therapy clinic that brings the stoke to new beaches and communities. Athletes and families connect through inclusive surf sessions, celebration, and shared growth—spreading the magic of Gnome Surf beyond our home shores.
Youth Mentorship
Guiding the next generation of surfers and leaders through connection, responsibility, and growth. With support from trained mentors, young athletes build confidence, sharpen skills, and discover the power of belonging to an inclusive surf community.
Costa Rica
An immersive surf therapy adventure designed for our Gnome Surf families and the local Costa Rican community. Together, we share the magic of surfing, connection, and wellness—embracing warm waves, vibrant culture, and the restorative rhythm of pura vida.
Events
From paddle outs to community celebrations, our events bring athletes, families, and supporters together. Each gathering strengthens connection, spreads stoke, and fuels the mission of inclusive surf therapy.
News and Press
From local beaches to global stages—Gnome Surf has made waves in major publications and news programs, innovating and pioneering surf therapy one story at a time.
Images and Videos
View photos from every session—our photographers capture the magic at the beach daily. Browse the galleries and watch videos that bring the Gnome Surf story to life.
REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL SURF THERAPY SESSION
Experience the magic of Gnome Surf—book your individual session now
REGISTER FOR SURF THERAPY EVENTS
Celebrate connection, stoke, and community at our surf therapy events
Youth Mentorship
At Gnome Surf Therapy, mentorship isn’t just about building character—it’s about building legendary summers, friendships, and futures. Here, mentorship isn’t a single program—it’s an ecosystem of growth, leadership, and connection. Our Good Vibes Tribe (all girls team), Sons of Poseidon (all boys team), and Junior Instructor Program are where big-hearted kids laugh, learn, and grow into the leaders our world needs.
...confidence, a place to fully be her authentic self, community, a place where she can strive to be a part of as she ages, like volunteering and her goal of being an instructor
A Gnome Athlete’s Parent, when asked about the impact of the youth mentorship program
Why It’s a Blast (and a Big Deal):
Surf + Life Skills = Unstoppable Kids: Neurotypical and neurodivergent youth team up in the water, tackling waves and stereotypes. They don’t just ride boards—they learn patience, adaptability, and how to cheer for others louder than they cheer for themselves.
Junior Instructor Program: Master surf skills, earn mentorship certifications, and graduate ready to coach alongside our team. Spoiler: We’re always scouting future hires. (And yes, we’re biased—but teaching here is the most rewarding job on Earth.)
Zero Boredom, All Belonging: Think beach games, team challenges, and "aha!" moments where kids realize kindness is cooler than cliques.
For Parents Who Want More Than a Summer Activity
This is legacy-building. Your child won’t just join a program—they’ll join a family. And who knows? That first high-five they give a nervous athlete might just be the start of a career in surf therapy that changes lives (including theirs).
The Sequence to Success Pathway
Join the Grom Squad Surf Team → Join the Jr. Instructor Program → Become an Assistant Instructor → Graduate to a full Surf Instructor
- With mentorship and leadership in mind, our mentors provide hands-on experience and real time feedback to guide youth and rising instructors into becoming kind, empathetic, and epic surf instructors and even better people.
Got a Kid Who Loves to Lead (or Wants to Learn How)?
We’re recruiting the next wave of salty, sun-soaked changemakers. No experience needed—just a heart ready to grow.
The Grom Squad Surf Team (Son’s of Poseidon = Boys Team and the Good Vibes Tribe = Girls Team) is for youth who want to grow their surf skills while learning teamwork, goal-setting, and social-emotional skills. Each week, athletes train together in and out of the water, forming friendships and learning how to support and encourage one another like a true surf family.
The Junior Instructor Program is the next step in the mentorship journey. Participants ages 12 and up begin shadowing instructors, learning ocean safety, surf instruction, and leadership techniques. With guidance from our trained clinicians and surf professionals, they build the foundation to one day become certified instructors.
Yes! Time spent volunteering, assisting instructors, and supporting athletes through the Junior Instructor Program often qualifies for community service credit. It’s a meaningful way to give back while learning valuable life and leadership skills.
Youth in the program gain real-world skills in communication, empathy, and self-regulation. They build friendships, learn how to lead by example, and gain confidence that extends beyond the beach—helping them grow into resilient, compassionate leaders in all areas of life.
The Grom Squad Surf Team (Son’s of Poseidon = Boys Team and the Good Vibes Tribe = Girls Team) is for youth who want to grow their surf skills while learning teamwork, goal-setting, and social-emotional skills. Each week, athletes train together in and out of the water, forming friendships and learning how to support and encourage one another like a true surf family.
The Junior Instructor Program is the next step in the mentorship journey. Participants ages 12 and up begin shadowing instructors, learning ocean safety, surf instruction, and leadership techniques. With guidance from our trained clinicians and surf professionals, they build the foundation to one day become certified instructors.
Yes! Time spent volunteering, assisting instructors, and supporting athletes through the Junior Instructor Program often qualifies for community service credit. It’s a meaningful way to give back while learning valuable life and leadership skills.
Youth in the program gain real-world skills in communication, empathy, and self-regulation. They build friendships, learn how to lead by example, and gain confidence that extends beyond the beach—helping them grow into resilient, compassionate leaders in all areas of life.
Fuel the Magic. Be the Movement. Become a Sponsor
Behind every smile, every breakthrough, every child who finally believes they belong, stands you. Our sponsors and partners aren’t just supporters—they’re the backbone of our mission, the lifeline to our magic. These visionary companies and foundations don’t just write checks; they co-create futures. They invest in communities, champion corporate responsibility, and prove that profit and purpose can ride the same wave.
To our current partners: you’re the reason hope has a heartbeat here. Your mentorship, belief, and unwavering commitment fuel therapies that heal, programs that empower, and a tribe where no one walks alone. To those yet to join us: this is more than charity—it’s legacy. Align your brand with radical joy, unshakable inclusion, and a movement rewriting lives daily.
We don’t just need donors. We need partners who dare to ask, “What if?” What if your logo could stand for love? What if your business could be a beacon?
Join us. Be the tide that lifts every child home.
