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Nor Cal SUP was founded to help more kids find confidence, safety, and joy on the water.

Creating access to paddle boarding through youth programs and community outreach is what we do. Your donation helps more kids and families experience the water in a safe, supportive environment.

Every donation—no matter the size—helps someone take their first step onto the water.

Clicking the Donate button will take you to our secure third‑party donation page where you can choose the amount and payment method that work best for you. Your gift supports our mission and the third party processes the transaction safely—thank you for helping us keep paddles on the water!

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Why Give to Nor Cal SUP?

  • Confidence That Carries Beyond the Water

    Learning to paddle isn’t just physical—it builds confidence, resilience, and a sense of capability that shows up in everyday life.

  • Real Water Safety Skills

    Drowning is preventable. Your support helps teach essential water safety skills that can protect lives in and around the water.

  • Access That Doesn’t Exist Otherwise

    Many kids we serve wouldn’t have access to paddle boarding without support. Your donation removes that barrier and opens the door to something completely new.

  • Support for Underserved Communities

    We actively work with foster youth, at-risk youth, and veterans—creating a space where everyone feels included, supported, and capable.

  • Respect for the Water

    Nor Cal SUP brings people together through shared experiences on the water—building connection, respect, caring and appreciation for the waterways we explore.

  • Connection to Nature

    Time on the water builds respect for the environment and creates a deeper connection to the outdoors—something many participants haven’t experienced before.

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What People Are Saying

“I love pandas… and now I love paddle boarding too. I didn’t know I could get this good, but I did.”

Coach with kids on paddleboards 
— Maddie H., Grom Paddler

“The time and energy the team at Nor Cal SUP puts in is measured by the positive outcomes for these kids.”

— Anne O., SUP Coach

Frequently Asked Questions

  • As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donations to Support Nor Cal SUP are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please keep your donation receipt for your records and consult your tax advisor to confirm how this applies to your individual tax situation. Thank you for supporting our mission.

  • Nor Cal SUP Groms is a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to introducing youth to stand-up paddleboarding and water safety; all donations and sponsorship funds are used exclusively to cover state rental fees, insurance, purchase and maintenance of equipment, administrative costs required to maintain charitable status, and to promote and grow our outreach programs. Every coach and instructor in the program is a volunteer, donating their time and expertise to ensure accessible, safe, and fun on-water experiences for kids while keeping overhead low and impact high.

  • Volunteers needed: Eyes on the Water

    Experience: Be a confident paddler and familiar with water safety.

    Help keep kids safe by joining our Eyes on the Water team. Bring your calm confidence to assist with supervision, basic safety checks, and encouragement.
    Contact us at info@norcalsup.com

  • We do not accept in-kind donations at this time.

  • Absolutely! When filling out the donation form there is an option to honor the memory of someone special.