Skateboarding Camp — Penn Charter

Penn Charter is opening its doors to the thrills of skateboarding with its Skateboarding Camp, crafted especially for beginners aged 8 to 12 years. As the sun casts its first light, campers are welcomed with open arms, ready to immerse them in an exhilarating world of wheels and balance. The central attraction is, of course, the impressive skill-building sessions guided by proficient trainers. They gingerly take the reins of education, fostering confidence in balance and tricks, with patience being their strongest virtue. The joy of skateboarding gracefully resonates in every corner, as each child finds their rhythm in their own sweet time. But Penn Charter's camp does not idle, even when the boards are set aside. Activities that flex the mind and stir creativity are weaved into the schedule, with mindful games, yoga, artful skateboard design sessions, and even mini-contests that light up the children's faces with budding pride in their newfound skills.

Excursions to local skateparks infuse variety and adventure, adding dashes of real-world flavor. Safely supervised, these outings offer a platform to test skills in diverse landscapes and glean inspiration from the unique aesthetics of each park. Behind every ride and tumble, careful eyes guide and guard. Safety is the friend that never leaves the side, with mandatory helmets, instruction on gear utilization, and well-drilled techniques forming the pillars of the camp's commitment to welfare. The camp whispers tales of skateboarding culture through community engagement with local skateboarders and skateparks. These encounters become invisibly woven threads that connect campers with a wider community, stirring curiosity about the sport's rich past. In the end, campers return into the world, boards under their arms, heads held high, hearts filled with tales of triumph and trickery, and souls eager for the next ride. The echoes of laughter and the footprints of a shared journey unite them as they remember their thrilling Penn Charter Skateboarding Camp adventure. Under the aegis of Michael LoStracco, a seasoned skateboarder and Philosophy and Religious Studies chair at Penn Charter, the love for skateboarding is a flame that never dims. To him, every camper is a budding skateboarder ready to conquer the pathways in their own style. And as they do, he'll be there, cheering them on, nurturing them in the spirit of the ever-loving skateboarder community.