News and Events

March 15, 2019

Field Trip: Diamond Supply Co. Headquarters

Next Up youth who participated in the Google Sketch workshop (with Cory Keen of Keen Ramps) were invited to skate the private Diamond Supply Co. park. […]
March 8, 2019

Digital Media / Podcast Workshop

March 7, 2019 During our Digital Media/Podcast Workshop (led by Janete Weinsten), 12 Next Uppers were able to have hands on experience on how to create […]
February 23, 2019

Keen Ramps 3D Modeling Workshop w/Cory Keen

February 22, 2019 10 Next Up participants had the privilege to participate in a Google Sketchup workshop, hosted by the founder of Keen Ramps, Cory Keen. […]
February 18, 2019

Field Trip to Volcom Skatepark in Costa Mesa,CA

Costa Mesa, CA – February 16, 2019 Next Up participants excitedly loaded up in the van – this time headed to the Volcom skatepark in Costa Mesa […]
February 12, 2019

El Sereno Field Trip

Los Angeles, CA – February 9, 2019 To kick off the 2019 activities, Next Up participants made the journey from Anaheim to Los Angeles in hopes […]
January 28, 2019

Vans Donates $10K to Next Up

January 18th, 2019 Vans had a sample sale, and sold nearly $100,000 worth of product. Being ever mindful of the Anaheim community, Steve Van Doren reached […]
December 20, 2018

Silk Screening & Shoe Painting Workshop by Creative Flow LB

That’s a wrap for 2018! In partnership with @creativeflowlb, we promised a four-part workshop; Vans Shoe Designing; Ugly Christmas Sweater Designing; Pumpkin Painting; Shoe Painting & […]
December 10, 2018

Samueli Foundation Gives $10K to Next Up

On Thursday, Dec.6th, the Samueli Foundation awarded Next Up a $10,000 check along with the “Big Heart Award.” Our founder, Vinicius Tinoco and Matt Piercey were at the […]
November 20, 2018

DGK Saved by Skateboarding at Next Up

Another remarkable event for the books! On November 18th of 2018, our friends from DGK, a renowned skateboarding brand, came to Next Up for a barbecue, skate […]