The Bay’s trained skateboard instructors help youth ages 4-18 develop social-emotional and technical skills on and off the board, from beginner to advanced. Skate School is divided into four skill levels, requiring demonstrated technical learning — such as balancing, pushing, turning, riding up/down ramps, and various tricks — along the way.
Skate School at Benson Community Center in Omaha is offered seasonally in six-week* sessions, which encourages students to come back every week to hone their technical skills. Registration includes a free skateboard and helmet rental, but you’re also welcome to bring your own! Helmets and a waiver** are required for all participants.
*In the event of inclement weather, we will extend Skate School by one extra week to account for a makeup session.*
**Our liability waiver MUST be completed HERE by a parent/guardian prior to attending.**
Levels 1-2
This registration is for any student who is a beginner at skateboarding. Students will learn everything from how to safely get on and off a skateboard to how to carve (turn) through cones. Graduates of Level 4 will also receive their very own The Bay-branded skateboard deck to continue their skateboarding journey! If you are unsure which level your child should be registered for, register for this session (Levels 1-2). Regardless, our trained skate instructors will assess each student’s level in your child’s first week!
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About The Bay
The Bay is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska, where we believe kids can only dream as big as they’ve seen. Young people need culturally relevant programming and talent-building education to connect the dots between their organic interests and the jobs of tomorrow. That’s why we do what we do — the future of our community depends on it. At The Bay, we know when we invest in our youth, they invest in Nebraska. Learn more at thebay.org.
