Empowering at-risk youth through skateboarding

A skateboarder does a grab trick in a bowl-shaped skate park. In the background is a watching crowd, palm trees, and the ocean.
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  • Tarell Alvin McCraney

    BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS Playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney talks about how he gets his ideas from his head to the stage The rising-star playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney may only be 28, but his career has hit enough high notes to last a lifetime. The Miami native attended the Yale School of Drama, where he formed…

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  • Soap Opera Industry Goes Down the Drain

    In Sidney Pollack’s 1982 comedy classic “Tootsie,” an out-of-work New York actor dresses in drag in a desperate attempt to land a coveted gig on a television soap opera. The actor, played by Dustin Hoffman, subsequently becomes a national sensation, gracing magazine and newspaper covers across the country. At the time of the film’s release,…

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  • Twelfth Night

      Written by William Shakespeare Directed by J.R. Sullivan Pearl Theatre 80 St. Marks Place Suppose one could quantify the collective talents of every “Saturday Night Live” alumnus since Billy Crystal. Hell, throw in the entire cast of “Mad TV” for good measure. The sum of these comic troupes would still fall short of the…

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Learn to skate

Skatepark welcomes youth of all ages and experience levels. Whether you’ve never been on a board before, or you can already do tricks, there’s a place for you and something to learn.

Make new friends

Skateboarding is a social sport! Come hang out and meet some new friends to cheer you on while you skate. We have a strict no-bullying policy and maintain a supportive environment.

Close-up of a person riding a skateboard, focusing on their feet and the board. One foot is on the board, while the other foot is up, in motion. A skatepark is blurred in the background.

Skateboarding can teach people discipline, patience, and resiliency. It’s a great sport for kids with a lot of energy! We’ll help build up some structure and support in your life, all while you meet new people and have a ton of fun learning how to skateboard.


Visiting Coaches

Steph Harper. Buddy Sellers. Mehmet Farrow. Bob Lopez. Tammy Habich. Tye Barclay. Kaden Price. Lily Rivera. Chris Wright. Sammy Sanchez.