Phone: 303.945.2490 Fax: 866.592.6911 Email: [email protected]
621 Kalamath St. Ste 175, Denver, CO 80204
As we head into our 25th year of healing adventures this holiday season, our goal is to raise $50,000 to help fund transformative experiences for young adults impacted by cancer and MS.
To achieve our goal, we rely on the generous support of donors like YOU to Give the Gift of Adventure. Thank you for making our life-changing work possible!
First Descents is a 501(c)(3) organization. EIN #: 81-0539964
JOIN US FOR A 2026 HEALING ADVENTURE!
Registration opens early spring 2026 to surf the Outer Banks. The First Descents community will be notified via email. To join the FD community and receive updates when Programs are open for registration, sign up here!
The Outer Banks of North Carolina are known to be one of the most beautiful vacation spots on the East Coast. You’ll spend four days honing your surfing skills with our longtime outfitter Farmdog Surf School. After epic days spent catching the waves, you’ll kick back at our gorgeous oceanfront house to relax and enjoy delicious meals prepared by First Descents Chefs—all with your new FD community!
Program dates and communities served will be posted in early 2026.
WHERE: Nags Head, NC
WHAT: Surfing
WHEN: Early Summer 2026
COST: Free!
FOOD: Professional chef-prepared meals
AIRPORT: Norfolk, VA (ORF)
TRAVEL: Participants are responsible for getting to/from the program. Travel scholarships are available through the registration form.
HEALTH & SAFETY: Read about our 2025 policy here.
