1. The exclamation Outside! is surfers’ lingo
for a large advancing wave. It means get
ready. Peg Windisch, founder of We Are
Coaches, Inc., is inspired by what’s “outside”
and how well families feel they are prepared for
the ocean and various other aspects of life.
We are Coaches, Inc. is a nonprofit
organization that offers recreation-oriented and
family team building programs for children and
families in North County with a common thread
of empowerment, healthy relationships, and
healthy lifestyles.
“Children are so
authentic and live in
the moment,” said Peg
Windisch, Teacher,
who raised her own two
daughters as a single
mother. Now married, she continues to pursue
her passions for nature and nurturing, helping
others achieve fulfillment.
“The core values in our programs are
to empower our students to maintain healthy
relationships and lifestyles, express creativity,
safety lessons, the coaches support students in
gaining competency in the ocean and on land.
With a low student to child ratio, camps include
the Sandpiper Camp for ocean newbies, the
Beach and Surf Camp for beginner to advanced
ocean-goers, and the Young Waterman for older
kids with more ocean experience. They also
offer Ocean Art Camp and the newest program,
Ocean and Beach Fitness Camp.
“We have a special place in our hearts
for single-parent families,” added Windisch.
She knows firsthand how overwhelming it
can be to meet all the needs and desires
in a single parent home. When it comes to
affordability of summer camps, she assures
parents that there are scholarships available
for families in need.
Windisch invites children to get outside
this summer while feeling safe becoming
strong in a team environment. On the shores
of Del Mar, waves of joy will wash over
participants who are building confidence and
life skills simultaneously. ¢
We Are Coaches, Inc.
Empowers North County Families
by LYDIA COBB | photos by Tyler McElhaney and Toby Ogden
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Rising Swell of
Confidence
and to develop self-reliance while having
fun,” she explained. We Are Coaches tailors
its programs to meet specific needs of North
County’s children through after-school art
programs, swim lessons, ocean camps,
individual and family surf lessons, other
customized programs, and family relationship
coaching and seminars.
“Our coaches and teachers don’t focus
on competition. There are lots of ways to be
a winner – being a good friend, doing one’s
personal best, and being
an awesome team player,”
explained Peg. During
the school year, We Are
Coaches provide after
school enrichment and
break camps from Carmel
Valley to Carlsbad, in public and private schools.
During summer break the beach
environment beckons. Aqua-Adventures
Ocean Strong Camps resume at Del Mar’s 15th
Street Beach this summer. Through surfing,
bodyboarding, stand-up paddling, games and
Name of Nonprofit: We Are Coaches, Inc.
Founder: Peg Windisch
Year of Establishment: 1999
Websites: www.delmarsurfcamp.org
and www.wearecoaches.com
Phone: 760-436-1514
Email: peg@wearecoaches.com
Description of Organization:
We Are Coaches, Inc.’s mission is to
empower North County children and
families to develop skills relating to the
ocean and water safety, art, and family
team-building.
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We Are Coaches
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“We have a special
place in our hearts for
single-parent families.”
KIds from Ocean Air Elementary