In New York City, thousands of kids grow up just blocks from the ocean, yet many never get the chance to experience it. We believe the ocean should be accessible to every child, not just those who can afford it.

Surfing isn’t just a sport.
It’s confidence.
It’s resilience.
It’s belonging.

Brooklyn Surf Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free surf lessons, mentorship, and community to kids across NYC — regardless of financial background.

Since launching, we have:

Delivered 600+ free surf lessons
Served 200+ families
Built a network of 80+ volunteers
Collaborating with organizations like Patagonia, Bellevue Hospital, Brooklyn Music School, Breakwater Surf Co, Sierra Surf School, Mahulu Wetsuits, and Bruce Brown Films (The Endless Summer).

And we’re just getting started.

Why This Matters

For many of our kids, stepping onto a surfboard is the first time they’ve:

Walked into water that once scared them
Trusted themselves in powerful waves
Felt part of something bigger

When a child stands up on a wave for the first time, something shifts:

You can see it in their smile.
You can see it in their posture.
You can see it in their confidence.

That moment stays with them.

Our 2026 Goal: $25,000

Your support helps us:

$45 – Put one child on a board for their first wave
$95 – Provide two life-changing surf lessons
$250 – Sponsor a child for a full multi-week program
$500 – Fund a full surf day for NYC families
$1,000 – Power an entire community surf event
$5,000 – Secure an entire month of free surfing access

Every dollar goes directly toward surf instruction, equipment, safety, transportation support, and volunteer training.

Surf. Belong. Thrive.

Together, we can turn first waves into lifelong confidence.

Help us raise $25,000 to make the 2026 season possible.

Join us.
Give a wave.
Change a life.

Fund 500 Free Surf Lessons for NYC Kids in 2026