This introduction clinic is for total beginners who have never skateboarded and are new to Skate The Foundry. Within this clinic, beginner skaters will learn how to skateboard safety and accomplish basic tricks/maneuvers.
Important Details:
– Pre-registration is required.
– For children who have never skateboarded before and are interested learning how.
– Maximum Students: 6 in ELKINS PARK / 12 in WEST PHILLY
Materials provided from Skate The Foundry:
- Skateboard – If a participant already has a skateboard, they can use it. However, No penny boards or longboards are allowed.
- Safety pads including elbow, knee, wrist.
- Helmets – If a participant has a helmet (bicycle helmet is okay), please bring it due to sizing.
Time & Age Groups
Clinic 1 – Ages 4-5 | FULL
Time: 9:00am – 9:45am
Clinic 2 – Ages 6-8 | FULL
Time: 10:15am – 11:00am
Clinic 1 (New) – Age 4-5 | FULL – Join the waitlist. We may add an additional day on the following weekend.
Register here for WEST PHILLY | Register here for ELKINS PARK
Time: 1:00pm – 1:45pm
Clinic 2 (New) – Ages 6-8 | FULL – Join the waitlist. We may add an additional day on the following
Register here for WEST PHILLY | Register here for ELKINS PARK
Time: 2:30pm – 3:15pm
Clinic 3 – Ages 9-12 | Register here for WEST PHILLY | Register here for ELKINS PARK (FULL)
Time: 11:30am – 12:15pm

We use skateboarding as a tool that allows children to explore their physical and mental capabilities while fostering camaraderie in a positive, safe, and healthy environment. Our goal is to promote healthy lifestyles and positive mental attitudes by acquiring new skills through learning and practice.