Learn . Lead . Live

“At First Push Syndicate, we are committed to improving wellness by creating, activating, and supporting inclusive outdoor programs that provide opportunities for school-age children to develop leadership, grit, and resilience. We believe that investing in these lifelong activities will empower the next generation to thrive.”


- Beau, Matt, Braden & Zach

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OPPORTUNITY

op·por·tu·ni·ty

/ˌäpərˈt(y)o͞onədē/

noun

  • a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

  • a favorable juncture of circumstances.

  • a good chance for advancement or progress.

Fun Fact: In 2022 First Push Syndicate is projected to impact more than 10,000 active participants and exceed 20,000 student learning hours.

We believe everyone can be a leader when given a moment.

Make today the day for your first push.

Get outdoors.

Bike. Skateboard. Hike.

— First Push Syndicate

View fullsize 🌟 Look how far we've come! 🌟 From 2021 to 2025, our Get On Board program has grown leaps and bounds! 🛹✨ Check out these maps showcasing the states we've reached—what started as a few has now spread across the nation! 🌎 💡 Bringing skateboar
View fullsize 🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We're in Alabama! Congratulations to David Ard & The School of Ard Knocks in Baldwin County, Alabama! 🛹 The School of Ard Knocks and Daphne, Alabama will be ready to roll with brand-new skateboarding equipment, bringing cre
View fullsize 🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Congratulations to Erin Wharton & The Estes Park School District in Estes Park, Colorado! 🛹 Estes Park will be ready to roll with brand-new skateboarding equipment, bringing creativity, confidence, and movement into their P
View fullsize 🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the Washington D.C. winner of our Get On Board Gear Grant! 🛹 These schools will be ready to roll with brand-new skateboarding equipment, bringing creativity, confidence, and movement into their
View fullsize 🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Congratulations to Piper Cronin-LeMaster & Fort Liberty Schools in Cameron, North Carolina! 🛹 Fort Liberty Schools will be ready to roll with brand-new skateboarding equipment, bringing creativity, confidence, and movement
View fullsize 🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the Virginia winner of our Get On Board Gear Grant! 🛹 These schools will be ready to roll with brand-new skateboarding equipment, bringing creativity, confidence, and movement into their PE prog
View fullsize 🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Congratulations to Isabelle Auty & Cascade School District in Leavenworth, Washington! 🛹 Leavenworth will be ready to roll with brand-new skateboarding equipment, bringing creativity, confidence, and movement into their PE
View fullsize 🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Congratulations to Kristen Macedo & The Joseph L. McCourt Middle School in Cumberland, Rhode Island! 🛹 Cumberland will be ready to roll with brand-new skateboarding equipment, bringing creativity, confidence, and movement i
View fullsize 🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the Michigan winner of our Get On Board Gear Grant! 🛹 These schools will be ready to roll with brand-new skateboarding equipment, bringing creativity, confidence, and movement into their PE prog
View fullsize 🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Congratulations to Charles Purcell & The Franklin Township Elementary School in Washington, New Jersey! 🛹 Franklin Township Elementary will be ready to roll with brand-new skateboarding equipment, bringing creativity, confi
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