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 six 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.
*PLEASE NOTE: We will SKIP one (1) class of Tuesday night Skate School on Tuesday, November 25th due to Popsicle Skate Night, thereby making our last class Tuesday, December 23rd. 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 receive their very own The Bay-branded skateboard deck to continue their skateboarding journey, and graduates of Level 6 will receive a full The Bay-branded complete skateboard! 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.
