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The Chill Foundation and Woodward Park City to Run Joint Skateboard Program

David Wadleigh — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 10:10:14 +0000

AREA YOUTH WILL LEARN TO SKATE AND EXPERIENCE WOODWARD’S NEW FACILITY AT NO COST

SALT LAKE CITY, UT (Oct. 7, 2020) — Chill is excited to announce a new partnership with Woodward Park City for Fall 2020. Beginning this week, Chill will run skateboard programs for local youth from The American Preparatory Academy in West Valley and The Utah House. The youth will learn to skateboard, reflect on valuable life skills, and experience Woodward’s world class facilities. All associated costs are covered, and gear is provided for the participants, including masks and sanitation stations.

“Chill is stoked to partner with Woodward Park City,” said Stephanie Yeatts, Director of Partnerships and Risk Management at The Chill Foundation. “This partnership will provide an epic spot to increase our impact to the communities we serve and will help to further elevate our youth’s experience both on and off the board.”

Chill has partnered with Woodward Tahoe and Woodward Copper for snowboarding programs in past winters. This partnership marks the first Chill skate programs to be held at any Woodward location and is an exciting extension of the ongoing relationship between Woodward and Chill.

Currently in its 25th year, Chill is impacting local communities with programs in 24 cities in 10 countries throughout the world.

Chill is a positive youth development program where boardsports become a vehicle for empowerment. Revolving around a core value-driven curriculum, Chill programs consist of experiential learning activities, reflection, and discussion, paired with boardsport lessons. Chill’s six core values provide youth with a foundation and framework for learning and growth, supported and enhanced through on-board progression and adult mentorship.

About Chill

Chill operates in 24 cities in 10 countries throughout the world and has served more than 25,000 young people since its inception. Chill made the transition from a private to a public charity in May, 2019 For media inquiries, contact Dave Wadleigh (davewa@chill.org).

FOCUS KEYWORDS: Chill, Burton, Woodward Park City, Skate, Skateboarding, Youth

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Foundation Helps Utah Kids Snowboard For First Time

karlosj — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 18:21:19 +0000

This story is by Jed Boal and was published by KSL TV on January 30, 2020. You can view the original HERE.

POWDER MOUNTAIN, Utah – A couple dozen Utah children pushed their boundaries and challenged themselves with a new sport. The kids, who otherwise would not get a chance to go snowboarding, hit the slopes Thursday with the Chill Foundation at Powder Mountain.

Chill is a national organization that aims to inspire youth to overcome challenges through boardsports.

Aubrey Guerrero eagerly geared up for the day with her sister, Anastasia, and her brother, Rhyno.

“Honestly, it’s like the most fun I’ve ever had,” said Aubrey.

They participated in Chill through the Boys and Girls Clubs of Weber-Davis.

The first few trips down the mountain on a snowboard are never easy for beginners. But, with continued effort, focus, and a desire to grasp the thrill of the ride, these snowboarding students improved quickly.

Chill was started by the founders of Burton Snowboards. It is a positive youth development program where snowboarding becomes a vehicle for empowerment, and learning some of life’s key lessons.

Week one, they focused on respect. Week two, they focused on courage. This week they focused on patience.

Over the next six weeks, the kids will learn to snowboard at Powder Mountain and Brighton, with all costs covered.

Chill Foundation Director of Programs, Zetty Weber, said the kids will also learn a lot more about themselves during the experience.

“The whole idea behind Chill is that we’re using snowboarding, skateboarding, and stand up paddle boarding and surfing to inspire them to grow their boundaries, and test their limits,” said Weber.

The snowboarding exposes the kids to positive risk-taking and problem-solving on the hill. It can help them build self-esteem and show them that they can succeed at new challenges when they give it their best effort.

“It’s adjusting to obstacles. It’s adapting to new surroundings and experiences,” said Weber, citing challenges in snowboarding that also arise off the mountain.

Chill offers those lessons within a positive, supportive community.

“When you’re an adult, it helps you get through obstacles,” said Anastasia.

She gained confidence by pushing through the struggles on her snowboard on the mountain.

“That way, you can believe in yourself and what you’re doing outside in the world, besides snowboarding,” she said.

Chill serves kids already involved with local organizations, helping them with challenges including mental health issues, drug and alcohol abuse, and homelessness.

This is only the third time the Guerrero siblings have been snowboarding, but they already noticed a difference on the slopes, and off.

“By the end of this, I think I’m going to be a pro by the way I’m going,” said Aubrey.

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The Chill Foundation Connects Youth with Salt Lake’s Mountain Culture

David Wadleigh — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 10:00:42 +0000

YOUTH FROM 14 AREA AGENCIES WILL BENEFIT FROM SNOWBOARDING PROGRAMS AT NO COST

Chill’s positive youth development programs in Salt Lake City are back for the 2020 winter season! Beginning in January, local youth will participate in their six-week snowboarding programs at Brighton Resort and Powder Mountain. All associated costs are covered for the participants including transportation, gear, lift tickets, and lessons.

“The Chill Salt Lake City program is the culmination of years of hard work. We’re incredibly stoked to be back on snow at Brighton Resort and Powder Mountain in partnership with numerous amazing organizations that serve youth facing challenges,” said Alex Bornstein, Executive Director at Chill. “The energy and passion in the Salt Lake area for Chill’s work is unparalleled and we can’t wait to see how this program evolves.”

Chill reaches over 2,000 youth annually, with programs in 16 cities throughout North America.

The mission of the Chill Foundation is to inspire youth to overcome challenges through boardsports.

About Chill

Chill operates in 16 cities throughout North America and internationally, and has served more than 25,000 young people since its inception. Chill made the transition from a private to a public charity in May, 2019. Contact Chill to volunteer HERE. Support Chill with a donation HERE. For media inquiries, contact Jeff Morton (jeffm@chill.org).

FOCUS KEYWORDS: Chill, Burton, Brighton Resort, Powder Mountain, snowboarding, youth

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