What We Do

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What We Do *

Skate to Relate is an occupational therapy-based, positive youth development program that enables at-promise youth to engage in skateboarding and art to improve emotional wellbeing, build resilience, foster personal growth, promote physical fitness, and provide mentorship and support.

What are our goals?

  • Our program focuses on using skateboarding as a therapeutic tool to help participants manage stress, build self-esteem, and develop coping skills. Skateboarding provides an outlet for self-expression and a sense of accomplishment, promoting emotional well-being.

  • Skateboarding inherently involves falling, getting back up, and trying again. By embracing the resilience required in skateboarding, participants learn to persevere, adapt to setbacks, and develop a resilient mindset that can be applied to other areas of life.

  • Through skateboarding, participants will have the opportunity to set and achieve personal goals, overcome challenges, and develop a growth mindset. Our program encourages self-reflection, self-awareness, and personal development.

  • Skateboarding is a physically demanding activity that promotes strength, balance, coordination, and cardiovascular fitness. Our program encourages regular physical activity and a healthy lifestyle among participants.

  • Our program pairs participants with experienced skateboarders who serve as mentors, providing guidance, support, and positive role modeling. Mentors also help participants develop life skills, set goals, and navigate challenges.

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