Un Mar de Colores · Sunset Cliffs, CA
Sunset Cliffs's Free Surf Therapy by Un Mar de Colores
Peer mentorship in small groups builds trust — Sunset Cliffs youth heal alongside others who share their experience.
Un Mar de Colores ofrece surf therapy gratuitas para jóvenes de Sunset Cliffs de 6–17 años, directamente en la costa de Sunset Cliffs. Sirviendo a una comunidad del 34% BIPOC (14,000 residentes), nuestra instrucción se lleva a cabo en Sunset Cliffs y Ab Seven Stairs, con entrenadores bilingües certificados y todo el equipo proporcionado. La inscripción prioritaria es para estudiantes de Point Loma High.
Horario — programa en Sunset Cliffs
Monthly cohorts, year-round · Completamente gratis
Quizás sientes esto
- —Your child was referred to a clinic across San Diego — the commute alone became another source of stress.
- —Transportation to Sunset Cliffs and Ab Seven Stairs for weekly sessions feels impossible when Sunset Cliffs is on the coast inland and you're working.
- —Mental health support in Sunset Cliffs often defaults to English-only clinicians who don't grasp your family's cultural context.
Lo que cambia cuando los jóvenes entran al agua
- Pathways to Ocean Stewards after-school and year-round surf lessons after therapy cohorts.
- Licensed mental health professional on-site every session — clinical rigor meets ocean-based practice.
- Trauma-informed culture welcomes youth without requiring a diagnosis to prove they belong.
Por qué operamos este programa en Sunset Cliffs
Sunset Cliffs is an advanced-only surf zone — we do not teach beginners here. Instead, our Sunset Cliffs programming focuses on our Surf Athletic Scholarship athletes and shoreline environmental stewardship at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, partnering with the San Diego Park & Recreation Department on tide-pool conservation days.
- Población
- 14,000
- Residentes BIPOC
- 34%
- Hogares hispanohablantes
- 15%
- Distancia a la playa
- En la costa
Surf Therapy en Sunset Cliffs — Lo que debes saber
Trauma-informed surf therapy in Sunset Cliffs should pace for anxious beginners — not throw youth into overhead surf for Instagram content. Our progression model starts in chest-deep whitewater with licensed support and certified coaches coordinated with lifeguard safety protocols.
Environmental justice framing in therapy modules connects emotional healing to why Sunset Cliffs beaches close after storms — watershed stress isn't abstract.
Por qué Sunset Cliffs importa para nuestra misión
Sunset Cliffs's relationship to the Pacific is complicated by history and economics. Our curriculum weaves Kumeyaay coastal stewardship, environmental justice, and culturally grounded instruction into every session — not as an add-on, but as the foundation.
Serving Sunset Cliffs 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 Sunset Cliffs
En asociación con el San Diego Unified School District y organizaciones comunitarias locales, reclutamos jóvenes de 1+ escuelas Título I.
Distrito escolar y escuelas Título I
- San Diego Unified School District
- •Point Loma High
Socios comunitarios
- ◆Sunset Cliffs Natural Park Council
- ◆Point Loma Surfers Association
- ◆San Diego Park & Recreation Department
Currículo del programa
Surf therapy at Un Mar de Colores is more than recreational — it's a structured, trauma-informed mental health program that uses the ocean as a therapeutic setting. Licensed mental health professionals partner with trauma-informed surf coaches to deliver small-group sessions (8 youth maximum) combining ocean-based mindfulness, somatic movement, and culturally grounded healing modules developed with Kumeyaay elders. The program is especially effective for youth navigating anxiety, grief, immigration-related stress, and family instability. All programming is free and open to youth referred through partner schools, mental health agencies, and community organizations.
- →Ocean-based mindfulness practices
- →Small-group peer mentorship
- →Somatic and movement-based therapy integration
- →Trauma-informed surf coaching
- →Culturally grounded healing (Kumeyaay-led modules)
- →Family and caregiver support sessions
Qué se incluye — Gratis para cada joven de Sunset Cliffs
- ✓Licensed mental health professional on-site
- ✓Trauma-informed certified surf coaches
- ✓Small cohort size (8 youth maximum)
- ✓Wetsuit, soft-top board, and all equipment
- ✓Transportation from partner schools and referral orgs
- ✓Family caregiver support sessions
Por qué Un Mar de Colores
Un Mar de Colores is recognized by partners including the San Diego Foundation, Surfrider San Diego, WILDCOAST, and school districts across San Diego — not a pop-up program, a sustained movement.
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 Therapy en Sunset Cliffs
Does my child need to know how to swim?+
No swimming test is required. We begin in chest-deep whitewater under direct coach and clinical supervision, building water comfort progressively. Many Sunset Cliffs participants start with limited pool experience.
What is surf therapy at Un Mar de Colores in Sunset Cliffs?+
Surf therapy is a structured, trauma-informed mental health program using the ocean as a therapeutic setting. Licensed mental health professionals partner with certified surf coaches to deliver small-group sessions (eight youth max) combining ocean-based mindfulness, somatic movement, and Kumeyaay-led healing modules for BIPOC youth ages 6–17 in Sunset Cliffs.
How do we get referred to surf therapy in Sunset Cliffs?+
Contact Un Mar directly or ask your San Diego Unified School District counselor, mental health provider, or community partner org for a referral. We route Sunset Cliffs families to the appropriate monthly cohort based on age and need.
¿Los programas de Surf Therapy en Sunset Cliffs son realmente gratuitos?+
Sí. Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores en Sunset Cliffs son 100% gratuitos. Proporcionamos trajes de neopreno 3/2mm, tablas de surf, transporte desde escuelas asociadas como Point Loma High, e instrucción bilingüe certificada. El financiamiento proviene de la San Diego Foundation, subvenciones comunitarias y donantes individuales.
¿Dónde se realizan exactamente las lecciones en Sunset Cliffs?+
Las lecciones principales se realizan en Sunset Cliffs. Todas las sesiones de agua ocurren dentro de las zonas salvavidas de la bandera.
¿Qué edades son elegibles en Sunset Cliffs?+
Servimos a jóvenes de 6–17 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 San Diego Unified School District.
¿Cómo inscribo a mi hijo/a?+
Contáctenos a través de nuestra página de contacto. La inscripción prioritaria se otorga a estudiantes de Point Loma High y otras escuelas de Título I en San Diego Unified School District. Los grupos de verano suelen llenarse con 3-4 semanas de anticipación.
¿Listo para entrar al agua?
Volunteer, donate, or enroll — however you join, you're helping Sunset Cliffs youth access the coast.
Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores son gratuitos para jóvenes de Sunset Cliffs. 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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