Young skateboarders and their instructor together at an APA skatepark.

CALIFORNIA SCHOOL PROGRAMS

After School & ELO-P Skate Programs

Structured skateboard instruction that helps students build skills, confidence, and social-emotional learning in a safe, supervised environment.

A program students want to attend.

Action Park Alliance partners with school districts to deliver after-school skateboarding programs at all APA parks in California. Our ELO-P programs give students a place to stay active, learn from certified instructors, and grow both on and off the board.

Lessons take place at APA skateparks across California. We provide the instructors, equipment, curriculum, and safety structure so schools can offer a program students actually want to attend.

An APA instructor coaches a young skateboarder during a one-on-one lesson.

Why schools choose APA

Safe, structured sessions

Instructor-led lessons, helmets, progressive instruction, and a clear supervision structure keep each session focused.


Designed around ELO-P priorities

Students move, build skills, work with mentors, and practice positive youth-development habits in every session.


One partner for program delivery

APA coordinates staffing, equipment, waivers, lesson structure, and scheduling with the school team.


A program students choose to attend

Skateboarding gives students an active, social reason to keep showing up and working toward their next milestone.

An instructor coaches a helmeted young skater at the skatepark.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Skateboarding is a natural SEL classroom. Students practice:

  • Self-awareness
  • Self-management
  • Social awareness
  • Relationship skills
  • Responsible decision-making

Physical activity

Balance, coordination, strength, and fitness.

Confidence

Progress comes from effort, repetition, and resilience.

Skill mastery

Weekly instruction makes improvement visible.

Belonging

Group lessons create a welcoming skatepark community.

What APA provides

  • Certified instructors with background checks and TB clearance
  • Skateboards and helmets for participating students
  • Progressive lessons for every skill level
  • Flexible scheduling with the school team
  • Promotional flyers and program photos

How the partnership works

01

Plan

Set the schedule, grade range, group size, and park with the school.

02

Enroll

Share program details and complete parent or guardian waivers.

03

Ride

Students meet weekly for supervised, instructor-led lessons.

04

Progress

Riders build skills, confidence, and connection over the session.

Who it’s for

California school districts, after-school providers, and elementary or middle schools looking for ELO-P skateboarding programs at an APA park.

Locations

After-school and ELO-P programs are available at these APA parks. We coordinate the schedule and group details with your school district.

La Quinta X Park

La Quinta X Park

46170 Dune Palms Road
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-7004

Palm Springs Skatepark

Palm Springs Skatepark

405 S Pavilion Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 656-0024

Fontana Skatepark North

Fontana Skatepark North

5553 Lytle Creek Road
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 899-5320

Fontana Skatepark South

Fontana Skatepark South

16581 Filbert Street
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 823-8751

Bring skateboarding to your after-school program.

Tell us about your California school district, grade levels, preferred schedule, and preferred APA park. We’ll follow up with program options and proposal details.