For each of the six times the locally based surfing nonprofit Waves of Strength has run its event on the beach in Long Beach Township, there have been throngs of beachgoers, the smell of saltwater and the squawking of seagulls as volunteers helped children with special needs catch waves.

Waves of Strength volunteers from LBI are ready to push children into the wave pool rollers.

On Saturday, March 9, Waves of Strength held an event at the Meadowlands American Dream Indoor Water Park.