Program Details
DATES
7DAYS
SERVICE HOURS
TUITION
$3099*
AVAILABILITY
Alongside our partner, Groundswell Community Project, you will explore the powerful intersection of mental health, community well-being, and ocean conservation through the innovative practice of surf therapy.
Note: This program is only open to female-identifying students. No surf experience is necessary to participate in this program.
Program Overview
This program will take you to San Diego, California, the headquarters of Groundswell Community Project. While in San Diego, you will learn about surf therapy by experiencing surf therapy firsthand. Your mornings will be spent participating in surf therapy experiential training led by Groundswell. By participating in surf therapy sessions, you will learn how Groundswell’s unique research-based, trauma-informed surf therapy curriculum is used to support the healing of womxn and their communities overcoming various forms of trauma.
When you are not in the water, you will have the opportunity to meet and connect with others in the San Diego Community who have used surf therapy to tackle their fears and cultural hurdles while transforming trauma to discover their own beauty and strength as they embrace and preserve the beauty and strength of Mother Ocean and her waves.
You will have the chance to work with Syrian and Ukrainian Refugee organizations as they experience surf therapy themselves. Throughout the program, you will be encouraged to discover your inner strength, connect with a supportive community, and embrace the healing power of the ocean. Together, we’ll explore how personal transformation can ripple out to create positive change in our communities and environment.
Program Highlights
Learn about surf therapy by experiencing surf therapy firsthand.
Meet and connect with others in the San Diego Community who have used surf therapy to tackle their fears and cultural hurdles.
Work with Syrian and Ukrainian Refugee organizations as they experience surf therapy themselves.
Discover your inner strength, connect with a supportive community, and embrace the healing power of the ocean.
Course Elements
1 is the least rigorous, 5 is the most rigorous
LEARNING SERVICE
CURRICULUM
TREKKING
LIVING CONDITIONS
ON THE MOVE
REMOTENESS
“Our research-based surf therapy curriculum, programs, and trainings are rooted in somatic, trauma-informed, eco, play, and community therapy models to best support the holistic healing of womxn and their communities overcoming various forms of trauma and the impact on mental health, community health, and ocean health.” Groundswell
San Diego
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San Diego : In Three Phases
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PRE-COURSE CURRICULUM
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FIELD STUDY
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LIFELONG NETWORK
Travel Journal
During the travel phase of each SStS course, you will spend time reflecting and processing your experience. Since this is a new program in 2025, there are no current posts.
Important Details
TUITION*
Tuition (students from partner schools): $2999
Tuition (students from non-partner schools):$3099
*Students attending a partner school receive a tuition discount. Click HERE to see partner schools. Please note that tuition does not include airfare.
AIRFARE
Students are responsible for booking their own flights to meet the group in San Diego. Once enrolled, our admissions team will assist you in choosing the correct arrival and departure times.
FINANCIAL AID
SStS is in search of curious, compassionate, globally-minded students from all backgrounds. We will do all that we can financially to support students who require assistance. If you would like to be considered for financial assistance, please indicate this on the application. Resources are limited and tend to be less than 50% of tuition.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
For a full description of our Terms and Conditions, please CLICK HERE.