Skate 101
Everything you need to know to go from never stepping on a board to cruising down the street!
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Skateboarding can be scary for beginners...
We've all been there -- daydreaming about riding a skateboard, but never actually taking the all important first step due to fear of the unknown. Between being nervous about falling down and a sense of overwhelm surrounding how to even get started, the journeys of many would-be skaters often end before they even get a chance to begin. Although unfortunate, this phenomenon is totally understandable! But, no worries...
We're here to help!
With over 30 years of combined skateboarding experience and direct hands-on instruction with 1000's of budding skaters, we've seen it all. Your Champ Camp Skate coaches (who were beginners once, too!) have developed a killer curriculum made up of small actionable steps designed to teach the fundamentals of skateboarding and give new skaters the confidence to safely cruise down the block!
This course teaches skaters...
- Skateboard Parts
- Skateboarding Safety
- Board Balance
- How to Push, Roll, & Turn
- And Much, Much More!...
Enrolling in this course unlocks access to...
- 09 Video Lessons
- 11 Visual Handouts
- 5 Skate Challenges
- Skate Terminology Glossary
Our approach is simple: We walk skaters through each of these skills and provide challenges along the way as they progress through their skate journeys! Coaches introduce students to Champ Camp Skate's entire beginner curriculum, including its key foundational skills like the "Sturdy Stack," the "Lazy Lean," and the "Push Cycle."
This course is for anyone who...
- has always wanted to try skateboarding, but the thought of starting is too intimidating.
- has already tried skateboarding, but could use some tips and tricks to strengthen their foundation.
- is curious to embark upon a new creative outlet.
- is interested in learning a new skill to stay active and burn off extra energy
"This was my son's second year attending Champ Skate Camp. Year one (at age 5) he had zero experience and had never even been on a board. By the end of the week he surprised everyone, including the coaches and did a trick off multiple stairs... Not only do they teach skate skills, they really promote a positive vibe and spread the kindness that we all need these days."
- Maggie R., Champ Camp Skate Parent
"My daughter rarely chooses to take classes of any sort. She's very, very picky about how she's spoken to, how instruction is offered, and just the general vibe of a group. She totally settled in with Trevor and the crew for a full week of skate camp!.. She was super pleased with her new abilities."
- Jennifer T., Champ Camp Skate Parent
Your Coaches
After growing up with a passion for skateboarding, Trevor started the Torrance Skateboard Camp in 2006 while attending college, at which point his interest in working with youth quickly blossomed into his calling. Following a few years of honing the craft of conducting kids camps, he then founded Champ Camp in 2012, a group of kids beach, skate, and play programs based in Southern California. Trevor resides in Los Angeles with his wife Ali and their son Odin.
Despite Elliott getting his first board at age six, he began skating seriously at age nine. In high school, his dedication and talent caught the attention of several skate brands who supported him with free product for several years. While studying at university, he continued skating, preferring to keep his passion a hobby rather than a career path. He has traveled the world in pursuit of amazing skate spots, including cities such as San Francisco, London, Barcelona, and Paris. He worked as an English and Math tutor in England, and then taught English to young students in France. He returned to Los Angeles in 2019 and joined Champ Camp as a coach at both skate and beach camps. It has now been twenty years since he started skating, and he continues to push himself to learn new tricks and have fun on the streets and in skateparks with his friends.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you've gotten this far on the page you have a good idea what we're all about, and you might even be thinking about joining us to start a skate journey for yourself or someone you care about. If that describes you, we are SO STOKED to be your skate coaches -- but at the very least, we want you to leave you with this:
Skateboarding has the proven power to enrich lives and bring people together unlike anything else in the world. No matter who you are, skateboarding is for you!