SF BAY AREA CHAPTER
SUMMER PROGRAMS UPDATE - 5/25/20
Dear Skate Like a Girl registered camp families and interested skaters!
We hope that you are healthy and staying safe during these challenging times. This is an unprecedented time and we’d like to thank you for your patience as we work through new challenges this pandemic has presented. Below is an update on the status of our plans for skate camp this summer.
As you know, local officials in our 3 chapter cities are starting to put forth plans for various businesses reopening. While deadlines and recommendations seem to be changing daily, our plan to run in-person summer programming has been amended. We have made the tough call to not host in-person programming this summer.
Instead, we will be offering an adapted at-home skate camp program to ensure that youth can still receive the following benefits:
Our entire team is working hard to iron out the details for our contactless skate camp experience. Our goal is to provide an experience that is engaging, youth-centric, and in-line with Skate Like a Girl’s mission to create an inclusive community by promoting confidence, leadership, and social justice through skateboarding. More info on at-home skate camp coming soon!
If you are in the financial position to do so, we encourage you to avoid the cash refund option. 50% of our generated revenue is from fee-based programs such as skate camp, which make our free programs for high-needs children possible. By keeping your funds within our organization, you are ensuring that Skate Like a Girl will continue to serve the whole community, not just kids who can afford it. Skate Like a Girl is confident in our ability to sustain through this pandemic, and we look forward to skating with everyone in person as soon as we are able to.
We cannot thank you enough for your continued support and understanding.
Best,
Kim Woozy & Ashley Masters
Skate Like a Girl SF Bay Directors
If you have any additional questions please email us at sfbay@skatelikeagirl.com. Thank you!
Dear Skate Like a Girl registered camp families and interested skaters!
We hope that you are healthy and staying safe during these challenging times. This is an unprecedented time and we’d like to thank you for your patience as we work through new challenges this pandemic has presented. Below is an update on the status of our plans for skate camp this summer.
As you know, local officials in our 3 chapter cities are starting to put forth plans for various businesses reopening. While deadlines and recommendations seem to be changing daily, our plan to run in-person summer programming has been amended. We have made the tough call to not host in-person programming this summer.
Instead, we will be offering an adapted at-home skate camp program to ensure that youth can still receive the following benefits:
- Learn to skateboard safely
- Connect with a caring mentor
- Have access to a skateboard
- Understand the values of Skate Like a Girl through our unique SHRED curriculum
- Receive a camper t-shirt
Our entire team is working hard to iron out the details for our contactless skate camp experience. Our goal is to provide an experience that is engaging, youth-centric, and in-line with Skate Like a Girl’s mission to create an inclusive community by promoting confidence, leadership, and social justice through skateboarding. More info on at-home skate camp coming soon!
If you are in the financial position to do so, we encourage you to avoid the cash refund option. 50% of our generated revenue is from fee-based programs such as skate camp, which make our free programs for high-needs children possible. By keeping your funds within our organization, you are ensuring that Skate Like a Girl will continue to serve the whole community, not just kids who can afford it. Skate Like a Girl is confident in our ability to sustain through this pandemic, and we look forward to skating with everyone in person as soon as we are able to.
We cannot thank you enough for your continued support and understanding.
Best,
Kim Woozy & Ashley Masters
Skate Like a Girl SF Bay Directors
If you have any additional questions please email us at sfbay@skatelikeagirl.com. Thank you!
2020 VIRTUAL PROGRAM SCHEDULE COMING SOON
WOMEN & TRANS* SESSIONS / FREE MEETUPS
(NEW DATES TBD FALL/WINTER 2020)
*Women & Trans includes anyone who identifies as non-cisgender male, including women,
trans, non-binary, and/or gender nonconforming skaters
trans, non-binary, and/or gender nonconforming skaters
BERKELEY SKATEPARK WOMEN & TRANS SESSION:
Fridays 4-6pm NEW DATES TBD - FALL/WINTER 2020 Make new friends to skate with and/or gain confidence skating at a new park. No formal lessons, bring your own gear All ages and abilities invited (park is open to everyone / the public) 711 Harrison St. Berkeley, CA **Note: no formal instruction, meetup only!** NO RSVP, JUST SHOW UP :) |
RSA INDOOR PARK WOMEN & TRANS SESSION:
Saturdays 7-10pm NEW DATES TBD - FALL/WINTER 2020 𝘋𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 & 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘴𝘬𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 - 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 *𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭𝘴, 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯, 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴, 𝘯𝘰𝘯-𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘰𝘯-𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘬𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴. Make new friends to skate with! Casual Meet Up / Skate Session / No formal lessons / Bring your own gear All ages and abilities / Free! SCHEDULE: 7-8pm BEGINNERS ONLY (reserved for skaters who are working on getting comfortable pushing and riding) 8-10pm BEGINNERS + INTERMEDIATE + ADVANCED (all abilities) LOCATION: ROB SKATE ACADEMY INDOOR PARK 14492 Wicks Blvd, San Leandro, CA ***NOTE*** If you search in maps on your phone, it may take you to the old location in Oakland. Make sure you are headed to the correct address in San Leandro (not Oakland). |
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Skate Like a Girl's San Francisco Bay Area is the youngest chapter. Volunteers in the SF Bay Area have been active in creating community by hosting Skate Sessions, Clinics, Meet Ups / Community Gatherings and supporting the growing local skate scene. Thank you to everyone who volunteers, participates and continues to support our community to grow!
Ashley Masters (Director of Programming) + Kim Woozy (Director of Development)
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Skate Like a Girl helped me build the basics of skateboarding in order to have the confidence to develop my skateboarding in public places like skateparks which can be very intimidating for beginners, all with an emphasis on inclusivity in a welcoming environment. - Miché / Participant
So yesterday was my second day on a regular skateboard. I came to the Oakland skate park today, and so many people there were so incredibly helpful!! I learn so much in such a small time. Within two hours I learned probably at least ten new things!! - Jessica / Participant
These women are a wonderful example to our girls! They have been supportive and encouraging to girls and women who skate and who are learning to skate. - Carol, Parent