Free! Learn To Skate Clinic

Join us at Root Down Brewing Co. for a FREE one hour Learn to Skate class!

Date: January 12

Time: 11:15 - 12:15pm

Ages: 5 - 12 year old

  • Skateboards will be available to borrow

  • Helmets are required (not provided), and pads are recommended

  • Pre-Registration is required and early registration is highly recommended, as these events do sell out.

Indoor Winter Sessions

  • Beginner Lessons - 8 Weeks

    Phoenxville Rec Center
    Ages: 5 - 9

    Jan 16 - Mar 6
    Thursdays, 4:45 - 5:45 PM

    Coming Soon

  • Skate Club* - 8 Weeks

    Phoenxville Rec Center
    Ages: 6 - 12

    Jan 16 - Mar 6
    Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:00 PM

    *For Skaters with previous experience

    Coming Soon

  • Beginner Lesson - 6 Weeks

    Root Down Brewing Co.
    Ages: 5 - 9

    Feb 9 - Mar 16
    Sundays, 11:15 - 12:15 PM

    Coming Soon

  • Skate Club* - 6 Weeks

    Root Down Brewing Co.
    Ages: 6 - 12

    Feb 9 - Mar 16
    Sundays, 12:30 - 1:30 PM

    *For Skaters with previous experience

    Coming Soon

Programming

  • Group Sessions

    Ramp up your child's confidence and make new friendships in a fun and safe environment. Each session includes new skills, supervised practice, and fun games and challenges!

  • Private Lessons

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  • Parties & Events

    Looking to take your private event or party to the next level? Ramp Up can bring the skatepark experience to you with our unique modular ramp system and a certified instructor.

From the Community

  • I can't recommend Ramp Up enough. My daughter absolutely adores it and according to her, "I'm basically a pro!" 🤣❤

    D. Jacoby

    Montgomery County

  • Had a 10/10 experience with the skateboarding clinic. She loved it and can’t wait for the next one! Instructors were fantastic and she learned a ton.

    J. Holland

    Radnor, PA

  • Love it! ❤️ Can’t say enough great things about the sessions! My daughter can’t wait for more spring opportunities! 🛹

    B. Dromey

    Phoenixville, PA

  • My boys have gone to a few clinics and absolutely love it!!!! Can’t wait to sign up again.

    C. Gleason

    Chester County

Mike and Christine posing and smiling in front of a colorful backdrop.

About Us

Christine & Mike

Christine and Mike live in Phoenixville with their two young daughters, Ryleigh & Louisa, and are very excited to bring Ramp Up to the local communities.  Mike has grown up with a passion for skateboarding and has extensive experience working with kids in both tech and sports education.  Christine has a background in tech and project management, helping ensure all the operations of Ramp Up run smoothly while also sharing a passion of helping build confidence and community amongst kids.  You'll often find us enjoying time in downtown Phoenixville and spending time with our family and friends.

 FAQs

  • It’s a common misconception that skateboarding is an exceptionally dangerous activity. When stacked alongside other popular sports, skateboarding-related injuries occur less frequently than injuries sustained while playing basketball, football, soccer, and baseball.

    Additionally, almost all serious skateboarding injuries are caused by two easily-avoidable factors: (1) collisions with motor vehicles and (2) lack of proper safety equipment, i.e. no helmet.

    By providing a certified instructor, beginner-friendly environment, and requiring protective gear, Ramp Up is the safest way to start skateboarding.

  • Yes. Ramp Up’s curriculum has been designed to address the fundamental skills and knowledge that a young person needs in order to be safe and have fun at their local skatepark. In addition to riding basics, participants will learn about skateboarding equipment and park etiquette. Each day will contain a balance of new skills, supervised practice, and creative games and challenges!

    Unless otherwise specified, no prior experience is required to join a group session.

  • Much like learning an instrument, skateboarding requires that participants practice riding between sessions. As such, participants are strongly encouraged to purchase their own skateboard and protective gear. A limited number of boards, helmets, and pads will be available for students who need them.

  • The Ramp Up instructor certification program is facilitated by the US Skateboarding Education Association (USSEA). The process includes:

    • Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) background check

    • Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certification

    • Heads Up concussion training

    • CPR/First Aid training via the Red Cross

    • SafeSport training

    • Multiple USSEA online courses followed by a live practical exam