FALL 2020 PROGRAMS (At Home/Contactless)
5 Weeks Long: October 19 - Nov 22
***Note: Fall Youth Program (Sk8 Squad) is now sold out***
CLICK HERE if you'd like to be added to our Wait List
SK8 SQUAD
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SK8 CONNECTION
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Programs will utilize Microsoft Teams (live video conferencing software) to allow all skaters to participate remotely from any location!
Registration fees are $199 per skater with full and partial scholarships available!
Programs will utilize Microsoft Teams (live video conferencing software) to allow all skaters to participate remotely from any location!
Registration fees are $199 per skater with full and partial scholarships available!
SCHEDULE
SK8 SQUAD & SK8 CONNECTION will both start their 5-week programs during the week of October 19th.
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WHAT DO I NEED?
TECH TIPS: Before Oct 19, we recommend: All Participants: Download Microsoft Teams app to your device and set up your free account login/password: Click Here To Download Watch a short video about Microsoft Teams here Teen/Adults Only: In addition to Teams, download Slack to your device and set up your free account login/password: Click Here to Download Watch a short video about Slack here *If you are not able to download Microsoft Teams/Slack or have issues/questions with the technology, please email programs@skatelikeagirl.com for assistance! |
SKATEBOARDING GEAR 101
If you/your skater does not own their own skateboard, see the 2nd question in FAQ below. If you/your skater does own their own gear, we have a few tips and suggestions:
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FAQ
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How does the timing for At Home Programs work? How much time will I be spending in front of a screen?
Our At Home Programs generally meet twice a week and include the following:
Youth Programs Weekly Live Video Conference/Screen Time:
Adult Programs Weekly Live Video Conference/Screen Time:
Can I borrow a skateboard, helmet, or pads for At Home Programs?
If participants live in Seattle, Portland, or the SF Bay Area, we may be able to get you a set of gear to use for camp if needed. We will be prioritizing our participants who are on scholarship and/or low-income. We will be unable to ship gear, but could arrange drop-off, or pick-up. Contact your local chapter to communicate your gear needs prior to your program start date:
Seattle@skatelikeagirl.com Portland@skatelikeagirl.com SFBay@skatelikeagirl.com I have a helmet but don’t have pads. Are pads required?
Skate Like a Girl strongly recommends the use of pads, including wrist, knee, and elbow pads, although they are not required to attend. Helmets are required for participants and staff during program hours. If participants or parents are wondering which pads are of most importance, we would suggest wrist guards, due to the common nature of wrist injuries in skateboarding.
Can people attend if they don’t live in Seattle, Portland, or the SF Bay Area?
We welcome participants from any locale. Please note that the program schedule is in Pacific Standard Time (PST).
What is PST?
PST stands for “Pacific Standard Time” and will be the time zone we will be using for At Home Programs. It is also commonly known as “West Coast Time”. We wanted to make this clear for participants, as we welcome skaters from any locale to join us at At Home Skate Programs.
I'm in my 20s/30s/40s - am I too old for camp? Will I be the only adult?
You are never too old to start! We created teen/adult programs because we get a lot of interest from people who are over 18 and want to learn to skate for the first time or pick up a skateboard years after they first started. We have a lot of skaters in their 20s, 30s, 40s and up to their 50s and the oldest participant we've had was 65 years old!
What do i need to do before the the program begins?
All Participants: Download Microsoft Teams to your device and set up your free account: Click Here To Download
Watch a short video about Microsoft Teams here (we ask that you download the app and set up your account beforehand) Teen/Adults Only: In addition to Teams, download Slack to your device and set up your free account: Click Here to Download Watch a short video about Slack here |
Will I need to supervise my child during At Home Programs?
The supervision of campers is the responsibility of parents or guardians. For participants under the age of 12 we expect direct parent or guardian oversight of participants while skateboarding. For ages 13-17, parents or guardians must be at the same residence, but do not need to be watching their child directly. Participants over the age of 18 are highly encouraged to skate in sight of others, such as with or nearby house mates or family members, but this is not required.
Can I attend At Home Programs with my child?
We highly encourage parents or guardians of campers under the age of 12 consider participating along with their child to increase engagement with the at home program curriculum. At a minimum, parents should be present with their child, watching them directly. Please review supervision question above for additional guidance.
Is this program appropriate for a 5 year old?
We will be designing the program to serve the typical ages of our programs, which start at 5. However, we understand that all young people are different, and some younger children may have trouble with our At Home format.
What are the youth “skate buddy” sessions?
Each week skaters will be given tutorial videos to watch and will be practicing on their own. Inevitably, skaters will have questions and need support. The skate buddy sessions will be a space for our coaches to support skaters further. Check-in’s will NOT be one-on-one due to safety, and instead will be done in groups of 2-4, which could include multiple coaches. We want to create the opportunity for our skaters to make a positive connection with a role model as well as fellow skaters.
Do you recommend my child attend with a phone, tablet, or laptop computer?
Any of these devices will work.
I have concerns about technology / I'm having trouble downloading microsoft teams and/or SLACK to my laptop/tablet/phone, can you assist me?
No worries, we are here to help! Send us an email programs@skatelikeagirl.com and we will support you.
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MORE IMPORTANT STUFF!
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PRONOUNS
At Skate Like a Girl, we are committed to creating spaces where participants and coaches of all genders feel welcome. Every day we skate with little boys with long hair, girls who hate pink, and many more skaters in-between and beyond. In order to not misgender anyone, we ask our coaches and participants to share their pronouns with the group. If participants don't wish to share their pronouns, and opt to use their name instead, that's totally cool. If you have additional questions, please contact programs@skatelikeagirl.com. ALL GENDER YOUTH Welcome to all genders. Typically ages 5-12, with details specified on marketing materials and registration. QUEER, WOMEN &/OR TRANS Welcome to women, trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and or queer-identified skaters, including cisgender boys/men who identify as queer. Ages 13+. Many adults ages 20-40 participate, so no, you’re not “too old”! PARTICIPANT CODE OF CONDUCT
If skaters do not follow this code of conduct, they will be issued a warning and their family will be notified. If behaviors do not change after a warning, skaters may be removed from the program. DISCIPLINARY EXIT We typically do not honor refunds for youth who miss days of skate programming due to a behavior related expulsion. Refunds in this case will be dealt with via our Directors on a case by case basis. |
GENERAL REFUNDS
All registrations have a 10% non-refundable deposit. This non-refundable deposit covers administrative processing and costs of registration. Any request for refund will be honored in full, minus the 10% non-refundable deposit, if requested more than 14 days prior to the first day of the program. No refunds will be processed within 14 days of the program start date, however, we can honor a program credit to be used towards a different program. Refunds can only be processed (a) back to the original form of payment or (b) as a credit towards a future Skate Like A Girl program. PROGRAM CANCELLATION POLICY In the event of program cancellation participants are entitled to a make-up program, program credit, or pro-rated refund equal to the program time that was missed. To request your refund, contact programs@skatelikeagirl.com. INJURY POLICY Participants who are injured during Skate Like a Girl program hours to the point that they can no longer participate (e.g. sprain, broken bone) will be entitled to a full cash refund or program credit. Please contact us at programs@skatelikeagirl.com to request your refund. SATISFACTION GUARANTEE If for any reason you are unsatisfied with your experience, you must contact us at programs@skatelikeagirl.com within 24 hours of the start of the program. Skate Like a Girl will honor a full refund (minus 10% non-refundable deposit) or program credit for any participant who did not have a positive experience within 24 hours of the first day of a program. COVID-19 SPECIAL POLICIES The current situation has made it difficult for us to plan for the future. Nevertheless, our goal is to give participants and families a minimum of 2 weeks notice about a cancellation of the program, and in best cases a month or more. We have amended our refund policy and will issue either full credits for future Skate Like a Girl programs or financial refunds (minus a 3% credit card processing fee) for any programs cancelled in conjunction with recommended COVID-19 health and safety protocols. For folks requesting refunds prior to official cancellation, they will be subject to our standard refund policy. |