Un Mar de Colores · Bonita, CA
Mentorship & Gear for Bonita Competitive Surfers
Competition entry fees, travel costs, high-performance gear, and one-on-one coaching — funded for BIPOC surfers from Bonita.
Un Mar de Colores ofrece surf athletic scholarship gratuitas para jóvenes de Bonita de Youth & teens años, con transporte gratuito de 10 millas desde Bonita a nuestras playas de enseñanza. Sirviendo a una comunidad del 68% BIPOC (12,795 residentes), nuestra instrucción se lleva a cabo en Imperial Beach (10 miles) y Coronado Central (11 miles), con entrenadores bilingües certificados y todo el equipo proporcionado. La inscripción prioritaria es para estudiantes de Sunnyside Elementary, Bonita Vista Middle.
Horario — programa en Bonita
Ongoing · Completamente gratis
Quizás sientes esto
- —Your athlete trains alone — no mentorship from BIPOC pros who navigated the same barriers from inland Bonita.
- —Travel to California contest circuit events from Bonita means hotels, gas, and food — every weekend is a financial crisis.
- —College surf scholarship counseling doesn't exist at Chula Vista Elementary / Sweetwater Union — your teen doesn't know NCAA or alternative pathways.
Lo que cambia cuando los jóvenes entran al agua
- Free means free — no copays, no gear deposits, no 'scholarship' that still bills travel.
- All competition entry fees paid — NSSA, WSA, and regional events across California circuit.
- Partnership referrals from Chula Vista Elementary / Sweetwater Union counselors streamline enrollment for Bonita athletes.
Por qué operamos este programa en Bonita
Bonita is a South Bay community adjacent to Chula Vista and National City, with a 58% Hispanic/Latino population. Our Bonita cohorts shuttle to Imperial Beach and Coronado, with classroom components at Bonita-Sunnyside Library. Students primarily come from Sunnyside Elementary and Bonita Vista Middle as part of our South Bay Title I partnership network.
- Población
- 12,795
- Residentes BIPOC
- 68%
- Hogares hispanohablantes
- 41%
- Distancia a la playa
- 10 mi
Surf Athletic Scholarship en Bonita — Lo que debes saber
Mental performance and visualization training for contest surfers in San Diego — funded curriculum addressing heat anxiety, judging pressure, and lineup intimidation BIPOC athletes from Bonita face.
Annual contest gear package for Bonita scholars ensures no athlete competes on borrowed leftovers while peers have sponsor quivers.
Por qué Bonita importa para nuestra misión
When we say free for Bonita youth, we mean wetsuits, soft-tops, rashguards, sunscreen, transportation, and instruction — the full stack commercial programs charge $50–$150 per session for.
Serving Bonita means meeting families where they are: San Diego schools, community centers, and partner orgs that already hold trust. We don't wait for families to find the beach — we bring youth to the water.
Socios comunitarios locales en Bonita
En asociación con el Chula Vista Elementary / Sweetwater Union y organizaciones comunitarias locales, reclutamos jóvenes de 2+ escuelas Título I.
Distrito escolar y escuelas Título I
- Chula Vista Elementary / Sweetwater Union
- •Sunnyside Elementary
- •Bonita Vista Middle
Socios comunitarios
- ◆Bonita-Sunnyside Library
- ◆Sweetwater Union High School District
- ◆Chula Vista Elementary School District
Currículo del programa
The Surf Athletic Scholarship program supports BIPOC youth and teens pursuing competitive surfing at the scholarship or professional level. The program provides high-performance wetsuits and boards, pays all competition entry fees, covers contest travel costs across the California circuit, and provides one-on-one coaching from certified trainers. Scholarship recipients are mentored by alumni and partner professional BIPOC surfers, and the program specifically addresses the financial barriers that have historically excluded Latino, Indigenous, and Black youth from the competitive surf pipeline.
- →Competitive coaching and contest prep
- →Physical conditioning and nutrition
- →Mental performance and visualization
- →Sponsorship navigation and athlete branding
- →Mentorship from professional BIPOC surfers
- →College and pro-surfing pathway counseling
Qué se incluye — Gratis para cada joven de Bonita
- ✓High-performance wetsuits and boards
- ✓Competition entry fees paid
- ✓Travel costs for California contest circuit
- ✓One-on-one coaching from certified trainers
- ✓Physical therapy and injury prevention
- ✓Annual contest gear package
Por qué Un Mar de Colores
Our impact is measured in youth served, school partnerships, and watershed stewardship hours — published annually in our impact reports at mar-de-colores.org.
Lo que dice nuestra comunidad
“"He used to approach new activities with extreme anxiety — to the point where sometimes we couldn't even get out of the car. Now he goes much deeper into the water."”
Preguntas frecuentes — Surf Athletic Scholarship en Bonita
Who mentors scholarship athletes from Bonita?+
Professional BIPOC surfers and Un Mar alumni who navigated contest barriers — representation matters for Bonita athletes who rarely see mentors who share their background in competitive lineups.
Are contest entry fees paid for Bonita scholars?+
Yes — NSSA, WSA, and regional qualifier entry fees across the California contest circuit are paid for scholarship athletes. Bonita families aren't choosing between groceries and contest registration.
How is scholarship different from free surf lessons?+
Surf lessons serve beginners ages 6–17 with weekly instruction. Scholarship serves contest-ready BIPOC athletes with fees, travel, high-performance gear, and elite coaching. Many Bonita scholars start in lessons and advance through pipeline.
¿Los programas de Surf Athletic Scholarship en Bonita son realmente gratuitos?+
Sí. Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores en Bonita son 100% gratuitos. Proporcionamos trajes de neopreno 3/2mm, tablas de surf, transporte desde escuelas asociadas como Sunnyside Elementary, Bonita Vista Middle, e instrucción bilingüe certificada. El financiamiento proviene de la San Diego Foundation, subvenciones comunitarias y donantes individuales.
¿Dónde se realizan exactamente las lecciones en Bonita?+
Los jóvenes de Bonita viajan en nuestro transporte a Imperial Beach (10 miles), aproximadamente a 10 millas. Los componentes de aula ocurren en escuelas y bibliotecas asociadas dentro de Bonita.
¿Qué edades son elegibles en Bonita?+
Servimos a jóvenes de Youth & teens años. Nuestra Beca One Ocean cubre las edades 6-12, Ocean Stewards After-School sirve a 13-17, y las Becas Atléticas de Surf están disponibles para jóvenes competitivos a través de nuestras asociaciones con Chula Vista Elementary / Sweetwater Union.
¿Cómo inscribo a mi hijo/a?+
Contáctenos a través de nuestra página de contacto. La inscripción prioritaria se otorga a estudiantes de Sunnyside Elementary, Bonita Vista Middle y otras escuelas de Título I en Chula Vista Elementary / Sweetwater Union. Los grupos de verano suelen llenarse con 3-4 semanas de anticipación.
¿Listo para entrar al agua?
Spots in our Bonita cohorts are limited to keep instructor ratios safe. Contact us to reserve a place.
Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores son gratuitos para jóvenes de Bonita. Contáctanos para inscribirte, hacer voluntariado, o apoyar el movimiento.
Un Mar de Colores es una organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3) liderada por personas BIPOC, basada en Oceanside, California. Ofrecemos programación gratuita de surf, océano y educación ambiental para jóvenes en San Diego y Tijuana — conectando culturas, costas y comunidades desde 2018.
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