DOWNLOAD PROGRAM REPORT 2021  




WAVES Lobitos

Is a non-profit organization which with the support of volunteers, private and collective contributions, contributes to the collective and individual development of the people of Lobitos, especially of the children.

Our Mission

Understand the culture and community needs. Focus on personal youth development. Give safe spaces for the development of personality. Offer tools and resources to contribute to Improve Life Quality. Assure the continuous development of the community, taking care of health and the environment. We also inspire world travel & cultural exchange through surf experiences, while building a network of partnerships that connect travelers, grassroots initiatives & local communities.


Report 2021

Download Program Report 2021 

Initial conditions of children and youth in the community

1. The vast majority of children and youth are at social risk due to low educational quality, high school dropout rates, and the few job opportunities they may have in the future.
2. Many of the children and young people have problems with interaction and social and sports development.
3. Most of the children and young people in the community still do not develop their soft skills.

Community Surf Classes



During this year we started Surf Therapy program that implements the teaching methodology and impact measurement of the Community
Surf Program. Surf Therapy is designed to make a significant impact on our participants. To achieve this, we are concerned with understanding how the challenges they experience impact their health and development. Likewise, this program is designed in a work structure with clear pillars and objectives in order to contribute to the mental well-being of children and adolescents.

The program proposes 5 pillars to promote mental health:

1. Safe Space
2. Adult caregiver
3. Fun activity
4. Teachable moments
5. Connection with new opportunities

These 5 pillars are based on psychological theories and practices of positive adolescent development.


Our methodology

The program is divided into 16 sessions over a period of 2 months.
Each session is elaborated with a previous planning with the surf instructors.
The activities are developed according to the objective to be achieved for each session.



Objectives for each session

- Develop creativity and interaction.
- Develop skills and teamwork.
- Strengthen socio-cultural identity.

Community Skate Classes

Our Skate Therapy program has the objective of incorporating children and young people into our programs, especially those children who are not very interested in surfing or who are interested in practicing more sports and thus not stop giving them tools with which to can develop their sports skills, and above all contribute to their integral development.



2022 Goals

Art Therapy

Thanks to the sensitization with nature, art and environmental education, children and young people are aware that their actions have repercussions both in their personal environment and abroad. In this way, the creative process that children and young people cross, will give them practical teaching on how to creatively transform difficulties and limitations into possibilities for change.


Language Workshops

With the language workshops we want to contribute to the intellectual development of children and young people in order to provide them with tools that can be used to achieve their professional goals. The English language as one of the main development tools is undoubtedly one of our workshops. With this type of opportunities that we grant, to young people in particular, by teaching the English language, the young person will be able to interact with tourism in general, where more doors are opened.

Estimated Budget




With your contribution you will make our goals for 2022 possible. Be part of this campaign and become a collaborator in the community, educational and integral development of the children and youth of Lobitos!