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EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH board sports

We partner with youth outreach organizations to create access to snow and skateboarding. Through the physical and mental challenge of this experience we empower their participants to apply this success in their everyday lives.

SKATEDAYS
Summer Skate Programming

Shredding doesn’t stop when the snow melts. SKATEDAYS is our summer program for mentors to stay connected to their youth all year, and it introduces participants to a board sport that they can do in the city.

Like snowboarding, skateboarding is an avenue for youth to exhibit their resilience by overcoming unique challenges.

 

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM AND HOW TO GET INVOLVED!

Skatedays created an environment in which all of participants felt like they were taken care of and encouraged to push past their comfort zones to experience something new.
Momentum Alliance
Youth of color led social justice nonprofit

OUR 20TH SEASON

PORTLAND
& CENTRAL
OREGON

PORTLAND: SNOWBOARDING
Sundays, January-March
Summit Pass in Government Camp

PORTLAND: SKATEBOARDING
Saturdays, July-August
Seek Camp in Brightwood

BEND: SNOWBOARDING
Wednesday afternoons January-March
Hoodoo Ski Area in Sisters

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Students for our 2023 season

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Cost per student in 2024

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Partner Organizations in Portland and Bend

ENGAGE PARTICIPANTS BOTH MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY

A day on the hill helps the brain develop new pathways to manage challenges. This success broadens horizons, changes perspective and engages their ability to take on life’s hurdles.

About us

Snowdays is a 501(c)(3) organization that is volunteer led by those passionate about the benefits of action sports.

Founded one snow day in 2004 by professional snowboarder Travis Parker and his cousin, teacher Patrick Edwards in Portland.

In our twentieth year, we have grown to offer twelve trips per season in Portland and four trips for two partners in Bend, OR.

Release

Being in the outdoors and engaging in physical activity improves well-being and positive outlook.

Camaraderie

Student and mentor relationships are formed and strengthened because they are successful together.

Confidence

When the students overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles it teaches them to see challenges as opportunities.

Resiliency

Increasing self-esteem and long-term self-efficacy reduces problem behaviors for the group as a whole.

"One of the best experiences i've had with our youth."

By working through challenges on the mountain, students gain self-confidence, strengthen relationships with mentors, and gain a deeper appreciation for the mountain.

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