General FAQs
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We would love to connect with you! Please reach out to Eddie at eddied@mewaterfoundation.org
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Companies can underwrite a MeWater surf camp or beach clean-up day, and employees can volunteer at our surf camps. Contact Eddie at eddied@mewaterfoundation.org to learn about the available opportunities. We constantly seek new supporters and sponsors to help us expand our reach!
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MeWater is grateful for its corporate sponsors! We customize our sponsorship packages to meet each company's goals and giving levels. Sponsorships can include monetary donations and product donations. We will work with you to create a marketing program to showcase your support of MeWater. Reach out to Eddie at eddied@mewaterefoundation.org to start the conversation.
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Please contact Eddie at eddied@mewaterfoundation.org. We work with numerous companies that raise funds for MeWater through corporate events and team-building programs.
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Great! Please email Eddie at eddied@mewaterfoundation.org with your ideas, and we can coordinate a surf camp.
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Donations to MeWater directly support the operation of our surf camps. In 2023, we held 54 surf camps, and 16 overnight camps. We need to expand the number of camps offered to meet the demands of our underserved youth. If you would like to specify your donations to a particular area of support (e.g., equipment, food, or a specific camp, etc.), please note that in the comments with your donation. Donate to MeWater
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MeWater camps are free for all participants. We provide transportation, gear, snacks, and everything for a full day of fun and beach exploration.
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Yes, MeWater, founded in 2015, is a 501c3, and all donations are tax-deductible.
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MeWater holds its surf camps with 20+ community organizations that reach underserved Bay Area youth. (See the list here). If you are not affiliated with these organizations, please contact Ann at ann@mewaterfoundation.org for details on our camps and our available camp calendar
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Yes! MeWater welcomes youth volunteers at its camps. Please review our youth volunteer guidelines here and email ann@mewaterfoundation.org for questions and to sign up to support us.
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MeWater frequents many Bay Area beaches, including Stinson Beach, Miramar Beach, Half Moon Bay, Muir Beach, Ocean Beach, and Bolinas Beach. Check out our calendar to see our planned visits.
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MeWater holds overnight camps at Alice Eastwood Campground at Mount Tamalpais and Samuel P. Taylor State Park. Check out our calendar for planned trips and locations!
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Many of our surf camps include family members. We love seeing multi-generational family members engage in surfing and beach exploration together. Our overnight camps include extended family members! It is an excellent opportunity for our families to experience camping together and share the joy of Mother Nature.