EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH board sports
We partner with youth outreach organizations to create access to snowboarding. Through the physical and mental challenge of this experience we empower their participants to apply this success in their everyday lives.
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We are a volunteer-led org and rely on others passionate about community to help coach. You don’t need to be an expert to help for the day, come on out!
SNOWBOARDING
January-April
Sundays @ Summit Pass (Government Camp)
Wednesday afternoons @ Hoodoo Ski Area (Sisters)
SKATEBOARDING
July-August
Saturdays @ Seek Skatecamp (Brightwood)
Participants in 2024
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.
SINCE 2004
PORTLAND
& CENTRAL
OREGON
CENTRAL OREGON: SNOWBOARDING
Wednesday afternoons January-March
Hoodoo Ski Area in Sisters
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.
