The HHF Skate Camp Scholarship has been our cornerstone program since the Harold Hunter Foundation was established six years ago. Each summer we send a group of deserving NYC skaters to Camp Woodward and The Element YMCA Camp for a killer one-week session. Since the scholarship’s inception, we’ve sent roughly four-dozen kids to skate camp.
We’re currently accepting applications for the 2012 HHF Skate Camp Scholarship. To be considered, an online application must be completed in full and submitted by June 4th, and you must meet the following criteria:
- Born between August 27, 1994 and July 1, 1998 (Age 14-17)
- Live in New York City
- Have health insurance**
- Unable to attend skate camp without financial assistance
- Applications are due by 11:59pm on MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2012
- Incomplete applications will not be accepted
- Recipients will attend Woodward Skate Camp for one week in Summer 2012
- Transportation is provided
On Saturday April 14th 2012, Rodney Torres is hosting THE 2ND ANNUAL NYC ALL STARS EVENT at the 2nd Nature skate park in Peekskill, NY. The event starts at 2pm. Join us with all of your favorite local ams and pros in an all out skate jam in honor of the late great Harold Hunter.
The mission of the Harold Hunter Foundation (HHF) is to use skateboarding as a vehicle to provide inner-city youth with valuable life experiences that nurture individual creativity, resourcefulness and the development of life skills.
Like many inner-city youth, Harold struggled to find a positive outlet to express his emotions, creativity and boundless energy, and to cope with challenging situations at home and school. For Harold, skateboarding was that positive outlet, providing him with countless opportunities for personal and professional growth. We believe skateboarding can do the same for the youth the Foundation serves.
As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the HHF welcomes tax-deductible donations to support its various programs and initiatives.
Since 2007, the HHF has encouraged and supported local NYC kids’ interest in skateboarding through camp scholarships, winter skate trips, the annual Harold Hunter Day skate jam, and school/career programs.
Check out the HHF 2011 Year in Review video below, and please help further the Foundation’s inspirational work by making a tax-deductible donation today.
From all of us at the Harold Hunter Foundation, we sincerely thank you for your support!
If you missed Harold Hunter Day V on November 12th at the LES Skatepark in NYC, then sit back, relax and enjoy this recap video that was directed and shot by Paul Park and Akira Ruiz, and edited by Van Alpert.
On Saturday afternoon, November 12, 2011, the 5th Annual Harold Hunter Day went down at the LES Skatepark in Manhattan.
Organized and run by the non-profit Harold Hunter Foundation (HHF), with support from primary sponsors Zoo York, Vans, HBO and Camp Woodward, HH Day V once again united the collective NYC skate community for a positive day of shredding in honor of the late, great Harold Hunter.
The annual event also served as a fundraiser for the Harold Hunter Foundation to support its mission of using skateboarding as a vehicle to provide inner-city youth with valuable life experiences that nurture individual creativity, resourcefulness, and the development of life skills.
An all-ages skate jam ran from 1-5pm with roughly 1,000 skaters and spectators swarming the skatepark all afternoon. DJ Smoke LES provided the beats, 5boro’s Steve Rodriguez was the event MC, and plenty of renowned skaters were on the scene including Nardelli, Chaz Ortiz, Brandon Westgate, Zered Bassett, Eli Reed, Nolan Lee, Billy Rohan, Rob Campbell, Danny Falla, Jimmy McDonald, Joe Tookmanian, Luis Tolentino, Rodney Torres, Chad Muska, and many others.
The “Best Trick” contest was held on the pyramid in the center of the skatepark, and everyone was definitely going for it. When it was all said and done, Shane McGrane was named the winner and took home the grand prize: a one-year supply of apparel from Zoo York. Immediately following Shane’s win, a massive product toss took place with loads of stickers, t-shirts, hats, decks and other promo gear scooped up by the crowd.
Once the skate jam was a wrap, the 21+ crowd headed to Max Fish on Ludlow Street for an after-party with live beats provided by DJ Smoke LES and friends. Check out pics from the after-party on Alex Corporan’s blog.
Harold Hunter Day V was made possible through generous support from event sponsors Zoo York, Vans, HBO, Camp Woodward, Supreme, Cottonmouth, ProSport Wellness, SHUT, Paradox, BONES Wheels, Bones Bearings, With A Mouse Design, 5boro Skateboards, Prographix, The Professionals: NYC Sound Company, and the collective New York City skateboard community.
Huge thanks to all the sponsors, skaters, volunteers, and especially the great city of New York, for making HH Day V such a memorable event. LEGENDS NEVER DIE!
