For many of our youth, the Marin coastline is a world away despite being just minutes from home. At Play Marin, we are ending that isolation by turning the shore into a classroom for confidence and a playground for health equity. We have seen firsthand how a single week on the water can transform a child’s perspective, replacing fear with mastery and hesitation with a sense of true belonging. Your partnership has already helped us break down the initial barriers; now, we are asking you to help us cement this legacy for years to come.
Consistency is the key to real change. By providing annual, recurring access to surfing, sailing, and kayaking, we aren’t just offering a hobby—we are fostering a lifelong relationship with the environment. These programs serve as vital "third spaces" where youth from different backgrounds build a unified community while gaining the physical and mental resilience needed to thrive. As we look ahead, we refuse to stay static. We are ready to take our mission further inland to the river rapids, expanding our reach to include whitewater rafting in 2026.
We are calling on our community to help us bridge the gap between "one-time access" and "lifelong mastery." When you support our Coastal Legacy initiative, you are investing in a future where every child in Marin is a steward of the land and a leader on the water. Together, we can ensure that our natural backyard is a resource for everyone, moving us closer to a healthier, more equitable county.
$6,500: Covers one full season of kayaking.
$9,000: Covers three Whitewater Rafting trips, including instruction, rental equipment, and transportation.
$12,100: Provides shoreline stability by covering professional instruction and our existing surf program.
$30,000: Covers a full season of all water activities, including transportation, instruction, and all staffing needs.
$75—Equip a Navigator: Covers the cost of professional-grade rental equipment for one youth participant.
$250—Ignite: a Passion Provides two full days of expert-led sailing or surfing instruction, moving a participant from water-curious to water-confident.
$600—The Voyager’s Week: Sponsors a student for a full week-long intensive, covering all gear, transportation, and coaching fees.
$1,200—River Pathmaker: Be a founding donor for our new whitewater rafting expansion, funding the first of our three planned trips for a cohort of middle-schoolers.
$3,000—Community Anchor: Sustains nearly half of our kayaking season or a significant portion of our surf instruction, ensuring the "Shore to Sea" pathway remains open.
Equip a Navigator: Covers the cost of professional-grade rental equipment for one youth participant.
Ignite a Passion: Provides two full days of expert-led sailing or surfing instruction, moving a participant from water-curious to water-confident.
The Voyager’s Week: Sponsors a student for a full week-long intensive, covering all gear, transportation, and coaching fees.
River Pathmaker: Be a founding donor for our new whitewater rafting expansion, funding the first of our three planned trips for a cohort of middle-schoolers.
Community Anchor: Sustains nearly half of our kayaking season or a significant portion of our surf instruction, ensuring the "Shore to Sea" pathway remains open.