Element is humbled to announce its most successful summer of delivering skate camp scholarships in the brand’s history. Following up on the brands announcement at the beginning of Summer 2018, Element, with the support of several partner camps, has provided over 300 scholarships for skateboarders to attend skate camps at no cost.
Founded in 1992 by Johnny Schillereff, Element’s purpose is to be a positive force through the avenues of skateboarding, the arts, and nature.
Element’s relationship with skate camp started well before Element was launched. Johnny’s family camp in New Hampshire was his only constant during a tumultuous childhood. “I moved around a lot and did not have much stability when I was young. That camp and skateboarding were the only constants in my life. Being able to share skateboarding and the outdoors with kids who are in a similar situation that I was is so important to both Element and me personally. We couldn’t be more excited to make this contribution to the skateboarding community.”, Johnny Schillereff, Founder.
Element would like to thank the following camps for their generosity and shared vision in making skate camp accessible to scholarship recipients:
Windell’s
Skate Dogs
All Together Skate Park
Skate Lab
3rd Lair
Skate Park of Tampa
Woodward
Shreducate
Familia
Modern
Plus Skate Park
Skater’s Edge
Basics of Skateboarding
Nyjah Huston’s Skate Park
Southside Skate Park
Theory Skate Park
VU Skate Park
A portion of proceeds from select Element skateboards, apparel and the “Camp Collection” of bags are allocated to Element’s skate camp scholarship fund each year. Element would like to thank all of our global retailers and customers who purchased these products, help send kids to skate camp, and make a positive impact on the skateboarding community.
About Element Skateboards
in 1992, the Element seed was planted. Our goal was simple, to be the best we could be in the most honest and ethical way possible. We joined together to elevate what we all truly believe in. Today we continue to create the art, direction and message on the constant path to bring progress to skateboarding. We are more than a business; we are a family, all on the same journey for the growth within ourselves, Element and all that surrounds us. – Johnny Schillereff, Founder
