August 23, 2017

Summer Field Trip to Encinitas Skate Plaza

On August 2nd, just before schools started, we took our last summer field trip. We visited the Encinitas skatepark, also known as “Poods” park. Poods park […]
August 9, 2017

Field trip to Sheldon Skate Plaza

On July 26th we took a van with 14 Next Up-pers and drove straight to Sun Valley. Our mission was to skate the famous Sheldon plaza. […]
July 29, 2017

FIELD TRIP TO TRANSWORLD SKATEBOARDING MAGAZINE 2017

On July 19th, a selected group of Next Up participants had the chance to visit Transworld Skateboarding Magazine’s Headquarters on an educational field trip.  Marketing Manager […]
July 16, 2017

Next Up at Agenda Show Long Beach 2017

The Agenda Show is THE most relevant showcase for fashion and collaboration among respected and up-and-coming lifestyle companies worldwide.  On July 13th, 14th, and 15th, we […]
July 5, 2017

Field trip to Westchester Plaza in Los Angeles

We are taking advantage of the beautiful California Summer weather by taking as many skate field trips as we can!  On July 1st, a crew of […]
June 23, 2017

NEXT UP 8TH ANNIVERSARY & GO SKATE DAY 2017

Photos: Thiago Santos. Wednesday, June 21, 2017 marks a special day in Next Up history.  Yesterday we celebrated the Foundation’s eighth anniversary, International Go Skateboarding Day, […]
June 18, 2017

FIELD TRIP TO DEW TOUR IN LONG BEACH,CA

On June 16th, we had the privilege of taking 13 Next Up skaters to the Dew Tour competition in Long Beach, California. The invitation came from […]
June 10, 2017

Graphic Design Workshop with Andres Alfonso

Practice makes perfect… On June 6th, Andres Alfonso was back at Next Up for Graphic Design Workshop number 3, the most successful yet.  A group of […]
June 4, 2017

WOODWARD SCHOLARSHIPS BY DICKIES SKATEBOARDING

History is in the making at Next Up Foundation.  We experience major accomplishments on the regular, but this summer, as the program hits its eighth anniversary, […]