Sandy Feet Initiative Sibshops and After-School Programs

Sandy Feet Initiative Sibshops and After-School Programs offers after-school programs for siblings of children with special needs, disabilities, and chronic illness, as well as weekend workshops for teens using the Sibshop model. The program also includes week-long summer camps, week-long beach camps, and other activities such as surfing, boogie boarding, games, yoga, mindfulness, and beach clean-ups.

Programs

• After-school programs — 7-12 · Programs for siblings of children with special needs, disabilities and chronic illness; offered at the Sibling Center in Mission Viejo.
• Weekend workshops — 14 and up · Programs for teens; recreationally therapeutic workshops using the Sibshop model.
• Week long summer camps — Week long summer camps for siblings of children with disabilities.
• Week long beach camps — Beach camps for siblings of kids with special needs, disabilities and chronic illness.
• Other activities — Other activities that provide a safe place for siblings to learn, have fun and meet other kids.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–18 years old

About the provider

Founded in 2017, the program says it recognizes, supports, and creates community for siblings of kids with special needs, disabilities, and chronic illness. It states that it offers beach-based recreational programs to address the emotional and mental needs faced by this underserved population using the Sibshop model.

Programs are exclusively for the neurotypical siblings of children with disabilities. Open and honest chats and discussions about the shared and unique experiences of being a SIB are mentioned. Safe instructional beach events include surfing, boogie boarding, games, yoga, mindfulness, and beach clean-ups.

Last updated October 9, 2026.