Operation Restoration XII – September 7-12, 2017
September 7-12, 2017 injured and disabled veterans, along with other adults & children with disabilities will gather in Pismo Beach to experience the healing power of the ocean and the thrill of surfing. All will come to experience something most thought they could not do.
AmpSurf’s trained instructors, along with professional and local surfers will provide surf instruction for the Learn to Surf Clinics. The fun begins on Thursday, September 7th with a Meet & Greet dinner at the Pismo Beach Moose Lodge. Friday, September 8 will be a surf day and kayaking in Shell Beach, Saturday, September 9th will open with a special flag ceremony and guest speakers. Sunday, September 10th is a surf day to practice what you learned the day before! The morning of Monday, September 11th we will hold a Paddle Out. Monday night will be our Farewell Dinner at the Oceano Elks Lodge. Participants will also enjoy outdoor activities on the Central Coast and wonderful meals provided by our generous community.
Some of our past participants and volunteers had this to say about their experience after learning to surf with AmpSurf:
“…I finally feel like I am able to do a sport again, after just about giving up on everything. It was very rewarding! Thanks again!” Wounded Warrior Andrew M.
“As a first time volunteer I didn’t know what to expect. My day helping disabled veterans is one I’ll never forget. It was so emotional, I was thrilled and honored to be there. I can’t wait to volunteer again soon.” – Volunteer Josh C.
ITINERARY
For those arriving by air, transportation will be waiting to drive you to your hotel.
Thursday- September 7th
10-4:30pm Check-in at AmpSurf Office, 340 Pomeroy, Pismo Beach
We want to welcome you and are available for any questions
4:30pm Participant make their way to the Pismo Moose Lodge for Meet and Greet
5:00 pm Meet & Greet- at the Pismo Beach Moose Lodge
Participants, Families, Volunteers & Sponsors Welcome!
Participants and host are free, all others pay $10 for the dinner.
9:00pm Participant go home to hotels
End of Day
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Friday- September 8 ******Addie St. Beach access****
7:00am Set-Up – AmpSurf Staff
Pick up of Participants at hotel
7:30am-8am Participants are dropped off at Beach
8:00am Registration/Check-In – Participants/Volunteers Breakfast will be provided at the beach
8:30am Participants should be suiting up and have met their instructor
9:00-12pm Surf Instruction families & friends welcome, please cheer them on and watch the action
12:00pm Rotary club to provide sandwiches
1:00pm Van pick up at beach to transport to go Kayaking With Central Coast Kayaks (1879 Shell Beach Rd. Shell Beach, CA) Bring bathing suit and clothes to change into so we can leave directly from there!
4:00pm Pick up participants from the Kayaking venue
7:30pm Ranch Dinner for Participants, families, AmpSurf staff
9:30pm Everyone returns home for the night
End of Day
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Saturday- September 9 ******Addie St. Beach Access****
7:00am Set-Up – AmpSurf Staff
Pick up of Participants at hotel
7:30am-8am Participants are dropped off at beach
8:00am Registration/Check-In – Participants/Volunteers Breakfast will be provided at the beach
8:30am Participants should be suiting up and have met their instructor
9:00-12pm Surf Instruction families & friends welcome, please cheer them on and watch the action
12:00pm Burgers at the Beach – Hosted by Grover Beach Rotary
1:00pm Van pick up at beach to transport to go to Avila Beach.
4:00pm Pick up participants and families at Avila beach
7:00pm Dinner at Hillside Church, in Grover Beach 1935 Newport Ave. Grover Beach (off of Oakpark Blvd.) For Participants, families, and AmpSurf staff
9:00pm Participants, families and hosts return home
End of Day
Sunday- September 10 ******Addie St. Beach Access****
7:00am Set-Up – AmpSurf Staff Pick up of Participants at hotel
7:30am-8am Participants are dropped at beach
8:00am Registration/Check-In – Participants/Volunteers Breakfast will be provided at the beach
8:30am Participants should be suiting up and have met their instructor
9:00-12pm Surf Instruction families & friends welcome, please cheer them on and watch the action
12:00pm Van pick up at beach to transport to Morro Bay for lunch BBQ at the Rock and day in Morro Bay. Free Time at the beach; Go shopping, walk around, have fun
4:00pm Pick up Participants in Morro Bay, to hotel for night off
End of Day
Monday- September 11th ******Addie St. Beach Access****
7:30am Set-Up – AmpSurf Staff
Pick up of Participants at hotel
8:30am-9am Participants are dropped off at beach Registration/Check-In – Participants/Volunteers Breakfast will be provided at the beach
9:30am Participants should be suiting up and have met their instructor
10:00-11:00 9/11 remembrance paddle out
12:00pm Splash café for lunch
1:00-3:00 Enjoying Pismo Beach Free Time at the beach; Go shopping, walk around, have fun!
4:00pm Pick up at Addie St. to return to hotel.
5:00pm Oceano Elk’s Lodge Dinner 410 Air Park Dr. Oceano, CA
Free for Participants, families, Hosts and AmpSurf staff
$10 for all others
End of Day
Tuesday- September 12th
7:30am-7pm Participants and Families return home