The Lifelong project does not allow young people to ride on the street and on a skateboard

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If the key to reducing youth violence and achieving a more secure future is simply to connect with the next generation, then some high school students in Sacramento have found their way on the pavement. With the help of a wooden board, four wheels and a love of shredding the sidewalk, they create an alternative way to communicate and socialize with others. “You feel like you can do whatever you want when you skate,” said 17-year-old Angel Rivera. The goal of the Lifelong Learning project is to show children a love of skateboarding to keep them from being tempted by violence. Sean Latour-Harkin, who noted the popularity of skateboarding in Sacramento, founded the program seven years ago. “Every child deserves a teacher,” Latour-Harkin said. “One teacher can make an incredible change in every child’s life.” Once a week skateboarders leave the street to the tennis courts of Arden High School. “It’s fun because I’m meeting new people and have already met new friends,” said Tabi Felkel, who attends weekly meetings. The program works by bringing together high school students to mentor high school students. In turn, Project Lifelong sends high school students on country educational trips. These teachers are high school students like Rivera. “A lot of kids are stuck in a bad environment, and this program is a really great way out,” Rivera said. “It’s a really good place to have fun and have people who really care.” The LaTour-Harkeen program now operates in three schools in Sacramento, but it seeks to expand. He realizes that if his program is not full-time, children can be lured into trouble in their spare time. “Gathering children from different walks of life and areas creates something amazing where we end up learning from each other,” Latour-Harkin said.

Sacramento, CA –

If the key to reducing youth violence and opening up a more secure future is simply to connect with the next generation, then some high school students in Sacramento have found their way on the tarmac.

Using a wooden board, four wheels and a love of shredding the sidewalk, they create an alternative way to communicate and socialize with others.

“When you skate, you feel like you can do anything,” said 17-year-old Angel Rivera.

To show children the love of skateboarding to keep them from the temptation of violence is the goal A project for life. Sean Latour-Harkin, who noted the popularity of skateboarding in Sacramento, founded the program seven years ago.

“Every child deserves a teacher,” Latour-Harkin said. “One teacher can make an incredible change in every child’s life.”

Once a week skateboarders leave the street for the Arden Middle School tennis courts.

“It’s fun because I’m meeting new people and have already met new friends,” said Tabi Felkel, who attends weekly meetings.

The program works by bringing together high school students to mentor high school students. In return Project Lifelong takes high school students on country educational trips.

These teachers are high school students like Rivera.

“A lot of kids are stuck in poor conditions, and this program is a really great way out of that,” Rivera said. “It’s a really good place to have fun and have people who really care.”

The LaTour-Harkeen program now operates in three schools in Sacramento, but it seeks to expand. He realizes that if his program is not a full-time activity, then children in their spare time can be lured into trouble.

“Bringing together children from different backgrounds and backgrounds creates something amazing where we can learn from each other,” Latour-Harkin said.

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