A boy age 10 wearing a helmet skateboards on a ramp at Clark Island Recreation Area in Batavia.

Skateboarding

Skateboarding classes and camps for ages 6-17 help young people gain confidence on the board. Summer classes are held at Blackard Skate-n-Bike Park at Clark Island Recreation Area. Late fall skateboarding camps are held at Fargo Skateboarding in DeKalb. Fargo Skateboarding provides instructors for classes and camps.

Skateboarding classes & camps

Learn to Skate
  • Offered in summer
  • For beginning skaters and kids new to skating
  • Covers stance, pushing, turning and pumping
  • Includes falling techniques, body mechanics and skate park etiquette
  • Skateboards and safety gear are available upon request
Skateboarding camps
  • For ages 6-17
  • For beginning skaters and kids new to skating
  • Covers stance, pushing, turning and pumping
  • Includes falling techniques, body mechanics and skate park etiquette
  • Skateboards and safety gear are available upon request

 

Blackard Skate-n-Bike Park at Clark Island Recreation Area, 401 S. River St. Clark Island Recreation Area

Skateboarding camps are held at

Fargo Skateboarding

641 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb

Skateboarding

Sign up for summer outdoor classes and winter indoor camps

Learn to Skate

Skateboarding Camp

Getting started with skateboarding

    Required equipment

    Bring a water bottle, a skateboard and a helmet.

    Recommended equipment

    Participants should wear full pads, pants, high socks and closed-toe athletic shoes.

    Instructors

    Classes are taught by Fargo Skateboarding staff.

    Camps

    Camps are held at Fargo Skateboarding in DeKalb.

Plan for skateboarding classes and camps

Here’s a seasonal snapshot of skateboarding class offerings

Spring

April - May

Program is not offered in spring

Summer

June - August

Register in April

Fall

September - December

Register in July

Winter

January - March

Program is not offered in winter

Contact us

Fill out the form or use the contact information below for more information about our skateboarding programs.

Nathaniel Jarosz, CPRP, CYSA

Athletics Supervisor - Youth and Adult Sports, Sports Camps, Leagues, and Programs