Mind Over Water
Stand-up Paddleboarding Club

The Mind Over Water Stand-up Paddleboarding Club is a weekly group program designed to help middle school students build confidence, manage stress, and support one another, all through connection to nature, water, and self.

Join us to connect, move, grow, and stay balanced—on the board and in life.

Led by trained mental health & wellness coaches and certified stand-up paddleboarding instructors, this unique program offers tweens & teens the opportunity to participate in:

Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and beginner-friendly water experiences
Mindfulness walks and reflection circles to build self-awareness and emotional resilience
Team-building activities that promote communication, leadership, and peer support
Through movement, mindfulness, and coaching, participants learn how to navigate
challenges—on and off the board—with strength, balance, and purpose.

Who can join?
Teens & Tweens ages 11-14, no experience required!

When?
Session 1: Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 5:30-7:00 pm
Session 2: Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, 5:30-7:00 pm

Where?
Chippewa Lake Yacht Club, Chippewa Lake, OH

Cost?

$160 per 4-week session (Instruction, gear, and equipment provided)

Space is limited!

Elizabeth Benninger

Elizabeth Benninger, PhD, is a mental health and wellness coach, educator, and ACA-certified SUP instructor. She’s passionate about helping young people build confidence, emotionalstrength, and self-awareness through nature-based experiences. With a background in psychology, youth development, and community health, Elizabeth creates spaces where you can feel seen, supported, and empowered.

Michael Tolentino

Michael is an ACA certified SUP instructor who discovered his love for water through his own curiosity. As a first-generation kid living in Cleveland, he didn’t have access to lake activities growing up—so he taught himself how to paddleboard. Now, he loves helping others explore the water for the first time.