Saturday, November 15th Pop-Up Program

Sat Nov 15 2025 at 11:30 am to 02:30 pm UTC-08:00

TBD | Santa Cruz

Black Surf Club Santa Cruz
Publisher/HostBlack Surf Club Santa Cruz
Saturday, November 15th Pop-Up Program
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BSSC's Pop-Up Program (PUP) is available to BSSC members only. The program is designed for beginners, however, all levels are welcome.
About this Event

At Black Surf Santa Cruz Pop-Up Program events (PUP), you will learn how to surf in an inclusive environment, build community, and experience the many lessons that the ocean has to offer. All equipment, wetsuits, and snacks will be provided! No surfing experience is necessary, but we do ask that participants know how to swim. This event is designed for beginners, however, all levels are welcome. *Participants must be 18 years or older



About our Pop-Up Program:

Our Pop-Up Program typically lasts no longer than 3 hours in length and is subject to changes based on the weather. We provide coaching, facilitators, and equipment to Black Surf Santa Cruz members free of charge.

  1. Welcome Circle (15 mins) - participants and volunteers will have an opportunity to honor Indigenous ancestors, share goals and feelings, and build community together.
  2. Sand Learning Session (15 mins) - volunteer coaches will guide participants through an introductory ocean learning session where they will have the opportunity to learn about the real history of surfing, ocean awareness, basic ocean safety tips, and practice basic surf mechanics.
  3. Water Session (1.5 - 2 hrs) - participants and volunteers will have the opportunity to practice newfound water skills, deepen their relationship with the ocean, and support each other in reaching their goals and having fun.
  4. Community Healing/ Debrief (30 mins) - Following the water session, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a restorative discussion while enjoying post-surf snacks together. Any help cleaning up after the session is appreciated!

Participant Outcomes:

- Physical and spiritual wellness

- Community building

- Knowledge of local history, ocean safety, and surf best practices

Lessons from the ocean that can be applied to our everyday lives:

- Courage / Self-actualization

- Patience

- Belonging

*Space is limited! Minimum enrollment is 4 participants per session. Maximum enrollment is 8 participants per session.

*Events are weather-dependent and subject to changes and cancellations. Please check your email the morning of the event for the most recent updates.



About:

Our mission is to provide physical and spiritual wellness through surfing for Black, Indigenous, and other historically excluded groups and communities of color. Our programs emphasize joy and liberation and aim to increase mental well-being, feelings of belonging, and psychological safety. Let's learn together!

Become a member, here!

Donate to our organization, here!



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TBD, 123, Santa Cruz, United States

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