Surfs Up

For 6 year-old Samier Ballance, it was the first time he set eyes on the beach and splashed in the ocean. 100 kids from Camden’s Molina Annex Recreation Center recently took a trip to Ocean City, NJ thanks to Angels on the Atlantic. The organization has been providing beach trips to inner-city children for 3 summers, and projects approximately 3,000 kids will visit the beach with the program this season.

Beach tags, toys, t-shirts, towels and lunches are provided, as well as activities. Angels on the Atlantic offers the following specialized educational programs:

Science By The Sea offering hands-on exploration of sea & dune life and other Science, Technology, Engineering and Math related activities.

Arts & Entertainment by the Sea offering opportunity for various artistic & musical expressions.

Health & Nutrition By the Sea offering a fun, hands-on approach to better understanding food choices, nutritional content, and the impact on how you feel.

Sports and Fitness By the Sea offering opportunity to interact with local sports celebrities and trainers to learn simple tips for staying active and fit as an important part of daily routine.

 

Check out this NBC10.com video report to see the kids enjoying the surf and sand.