EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH board sports
We partner with youth outreach organizations to create access to snow and skateboarding. Through the physical and mental challenge of this experience we empower their participants to apply this success in their everyday lives.
SKATEDAYS
Summer Skate Programming
Shredding doesn’t stop when the snow melts. SKATEDAYS is our summer program for mentors to stay connected to their youth all year, and it introduces participants to a board sport that they can do in the city.
Like snowboarding, skateboarding is an avenue for youth to exhibit their resilience by overcoming unique challenges.
OUR 20TH SEASON
PORTLAND
& CENTRAL
OREGON
PORTLAND: SNOWBOARDING
Sundays, January-March
Summit Pass in Government Camp
PORTLAND: SKATEBOARDING
Saturdays, July-August
Seek Camp in Brightwood
BEND: SNOWBOARDING
Wednesday afternoons January-March
Hoodoo Ski Area in Sisters
Students for our 2023 season
Cost per student in 2024
Partner Organizations in Portland and Bend
ENGAGE PARTICIPANTS BOTH MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY
A day on the hill helps the brain develop new pathways to manage challenges. This success broadens horizons, changes perspective and engages their ability to take on life’s hurdles.
About us
Snowdays is a 501(c)(3) organization that is volunteer led by those passionate about the benefits of action sports.
Founded one snow day in 2004 by professional snowboarder Travis Parker and his cousin, teacher Patrick Edwards in Portland.
In our twentieth year, we have grown to offer twelve trips per season in Portland and four trips for two partners in Bend, OR.
Release
Being in the outdoors and engaging in physical activity improves well-being and positive outlook.
Camaraderie
Student and mentor relationships are formed and strengthened because they are successful together.
Confidence
When the students overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles it teaches them to see challenges as opportunities.
Resiliency
Increasing self-esteem and long-term self-efficacy reduces problem behaviors for the group as a whole.
"One of the best experiences i've had with our youth."
By working through challenges on the mountain, students gain self-confidence, strengthen relationships with mentors, and gain a deeper appreciation for the mountain.
