Maxwell House, 5, of Biddeford rides a wave during Special Surfer Night at Gooch's Beach in Kennebunk on June 17. Nearly 100 children with disabilities participated the surfing outing, organized by Aquaholics Surf Shop in Kennebunk.

More than 200 people turned out on June 17 for Special Surfer Night at Gooch's Beach in Kennebunk. Special Surfer Night, organized by Aquaholics Surf Shop, is held once a month in June, July and August.

Evan Lamb, 8, of Kittery kneels on a surfboard steadied by volunteers Laurie Troy, left, and Jeff Beaudoin during Special Surfer Night last month.

Michael Johnson, 6, of Cumberland is all smiles after riding a wave at Gooch's Beach. Helping Michael is Casie Levesque, a volunteer from Old Orchard Beach. Nearly 100 children took part in the outing.

Volunteers help children out through the waves during Special Surfer Night at Gooch's Beach on June 17.

Scotty Wentzell, 13, of North Yarmouth rides a wave at Gooch's Beach in Kennebunk.

Joseph Shortsleeves, 14, of Biddeford rides a wave while strapped into a beach chair during Special Surfer Night at Gooch's Beach in Kennebunk on June 17.

Water flies as Maxwell House, 5, hits a wave while being helped out through the surf at Gooch's Beach by Ian MacPherson during Special Surfer Night on June 17. House has ADHD and Asperger Syndrome, says his mother, Laurie House.