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

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 Had an amazing time at Norwich University working with future Physical Education teachers! We introduced them to the Get On Board program, sharing how skateboarding can be a meaningful, adaptive, and inclusive activity in PE. Excited to see them brin
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View fullsize We had a fantastic time at the Maine AHPERD conference, sharing our Get On Board program with some amazing educators! 🛹 We’re excited to bring skateboarding into more schools and get students moving! Follow, Like, Comment, Save and Share! #
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View fullsize Big shoutout to Hampton Academy for creating their amazing Community Art Deck and participating in the Get On Board program! 🎨🛹 School: Hampton Academy School Town: Hampton, NH Years active with Get On Board: Our relationship dates back 10 years a
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View fullsize 🎉 Gear Grant Alert! 🎉 We’re excited to announce our Gear Grant is in full swing, and we’re receiving applications from all over the U.S.! Teachers and districts in Washington, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, California, and Vermont
View fullsize For the past 2 years, Hookesett Memorial School has been rolling with us thanks to their awesome PE teacher, Maggie Lemay! Maggie’s dedication and the students’ creativity have made this community art deck a true masterpiece! School: Hoo
View fullsize First Push Syndicate Timeline: From a simple idea in 1999 we've journeyed through milestones like opening Rye Airfield in 2002, achieving non-profit status in 2006, launching our "Get On Board" program in 2013, to the birth of First Push S
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