First Tracks
Self Esteem, Health, Opportunity,
Mastery, and the Love of the Outdoors
First Tracks is a multi-session and recurring-year winter program, focused on skill acquisition and building healthy lifestyles for youth ages 6 to 18. Alongside the introduction to (and ultimate mastery of) alpine skiing, Nordic/cross country skiing, or snowboarding, kids are developing healthy lifestyles. Through equitable access, inclusive environments, nutritious meals, collaborative learning, and values-driven programming, we are shaping a generation of youth, both on and off the snow. Participants emerge changed in ways that positively affect their lives including increased school attendance, better health, and improved behaviors.
Improved school attendance
Increased self-regulation and positive behavioral choices
Enriched attitudes toward nutrition
Improved Physical Health
Affinity for the outdoors
Skill mastery (nordic, alpine, and snowboard)
Cultivate strong relationships
Participating Organizations
We Work with the Following Organizations
There is more than 4.0 million school-age youth within a 70-mile radius of our Winter4Kids programs at National Winter Activity Center in Vernon, NJ. All have access to competitive and learning programs through youth-serving organizations such as schools, Boys and Girls Clubs, and YMCAs. If you do not find your organization listed on our current partner list below please reach out to us. We welcome the opportunity to speak with you and discuss how we can work together.