The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation announces that the Surfers Healing Camp for children with disabilities will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, Richardson Ocean Park in Hilo.
Experienced surfing instructors, surfboards and life vests will be provided. This event is free for all participants.
Surfers Healing is a national organization whose goal is to share the joy of surfing with those who otherwise would not have the opportunity to surf.
Surfers Healing Camps are held worldwide, providing more than 6,000 children the opportunity to experience surfing annually.
For the past 13 years, Surfers Healing, Hawaii Chapter, has offered children with disabilities and their families the unique experience of surfing with professionals under supervised conditions.
This free event is offered through a partnership between the county, Surfers Healing, the Eddie Aikau Foundation, Vans International and Double Good.
To register your child or learn more about the camp, please visit www.surfershealing.org. Space is limited.
For additional information, please call the Recreation Division office at (808) 961-8740.