Learn the basics of skateboarding in a fun, relaxed and safe manner! Beginners will learn how to push, glide, carve and kickturn, and start to enjoy the thrill of riding up and down ramps. Intermediates will begin to develop their trick skills with ollies, shuv-its, nose manuals, and wheelies, and start to work on ramp tricks as well!
More importantly perhaps, kids will learn the value of hard work, determination, resiliency, creativity and confidence in a fun and exciting way!
Skateboards and helmets are required. Knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards—while not required—are recommended. The maximum number of participants is 12 students per class.
Time:
Saturdays, September 21–November 9. 7 sessions. No class on October 12.
Beginners (ages 5–8): 9–10 AM
Intermediates (ages 5–8): 10–11 AM
Beginners (ages 9–14): 11 AM–12 noon
Intermediates (ages 9–14): 12–1 PM
Place: Forest Road Park skatepark
Cost: $110
About the Instructor: Coach Jeremy Picado has been skateboarding for more than 25 years. He’s been teaching both private and group skateboarding lessons for almost 5 years, most recently with the Plainfield Recreation Department. Coach Jeremy will teach the kids the fundamentals of skateboarding in a safe, courteous manner, at a skill level appropriate to each individual.
This program will be run in accordance with New Jersey Department of Health COVID-19 safety guidelines. If required by NJDOH guidelines, registrants should bring their own face coverings. Parents/guardians of minor registrants will need to read and agree to an online COVID-19 legal waiver.
Registration: To register, please go to Community Pass, log in, click on “Browse Activities,” select Fall 2024 Programs for Children & Adults, find this program, and follow the instructions on how to register online. If you haven’t created a family account on Community Pass yet, it’s free! No paper registrations or checks will be accepted for this program. For more information, call Fanwood Recreation, 908 370-7092.