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Empowering at-risk youth through skateboarding

A skateboarder does a grab trick in a bowl-shaped skate park. In the background is a watching crowd, palm trees, and the ocean.
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    Anguilla is of the smallest islands in the Caribbean, and St. Maarten is even smaller. St. Maarten is famous for ‘the reach out and touch’ plane spotting (watching) on Maho beach, en route Princess Julianna Airstrip. From Kayaking and canoeing to snorkeling and sailing, it promises to be so much fun: Sun, Seafood, Sailing and…

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  • Curried goat, dhal with basmati rice and tangy cucumbers – A Trini dish!

    Mr. Yhip – like most Caribbean men – loves food. And like many Trinbagonian (Trinidad & Tobago) men, he can cook very well (so I’ve heard *clears throat*). In my blogpost this month, I’m sharing one of his favourite local dishes; so allow your mental taste buds to salivate on this flavourful, cross-cultural (Creole =>…

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  • No Meat February

    We decided on a simple cleanse: Warm lemon water first thing on mornings, lots of water during the day and no meats (just for February though…for now). Now we luv food: and anyone who knows me, knows that! But coming from my UK trip then the Christmas season, food consumption was at the maximum. Today…

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Learn to skate

Skatepark welcomes youth of all ages and experience levels. Whether you’ve never been on a board before, or you can already do tricks, there’s a place for you and something to learn.

Make new friends

Skateboarding is a social sport! Come hang out and meet some new friends to cheer you on while you skate. We have a strict no-bullying policy and maintain a supportive environment.

Close-up of a person riding a skateboard, focusing on their feet and the board. One foot is on the board, while the other foot is up, in motion. A skatepark is blurred in the background.

Skateboarding can teach people discipline, patience, and resiliency. It’s a great sport for kids with a lot of energy! We’ll help build up some structure and support in your life, all while you meet new people and have a ton of fun learning how to skateboard.


Visiting Coaches

Steph Harper. Buddy Sellers. Mehmet Farrow. Bob Lopez. Tammy Habich. Tye Barclay. Kaden Price. Lily Rivera. Chris Wright. Sammy Sanchez.

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