THE GOAL OF OUR WORK IS TO INSPIRE HOPE FOR THE FUTURE THROUGH POSITIVE ACTIVITIES, POSITIVE ADULTS AND POSITIVE COMMUNITIES.

About

Mission

The work at The BAY is centered on creating opportunities for youth to connect them with positive activities, positive adults and the community. The BAY defines its work in terms of building core values, supportive structures and skill sets in youth. The goal of this strength based work is to nurture resilience, shape competencies, teach tangible career skills, encourage independence, form positive support systems and inspire hope for the future.

Kids need three things: A place to go, something to do, and people who care about them.

— Mike Smith-Founder —

Programs

Our programs are delivered by our team with years of experience and are fueled by a passion for pursuing our mission through innovative and sustainable concepts.

Skate for Change

Skate For Change was started by The BAY founder, Mike Smith, but it is now carried out by youth all across America. What started as a simple exercise of kindness became a worldwide movement. It’s this simple; You SKATE – You GIVE.

At a Glance

You SKATE – You GIVE
80 Chapters Around the World
Over 10,000 Skaters Registered
A Division of The BAY

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The BAY Lincoln

The BAY Lincoln is our flagship program, and contains safe communities for young people to explore creative passions.
Skate | Art | Music | Coffee | Community

At a Glance

Beta-Test Ground for New Innovative Outreach
28000 ft²/2601.30 m²of Indoor Skatepark
Concert Venue
Coffee Bar

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The Harbor

The Harbor is a free educational video resource created for schools by renowned youth speaker, Mike Smith Live.

Each episode of The Harbor will provide students with real perspectives from real people that will help them achieve greater success both in and outside of school by focusing on themes that we feel are not adequately addressed under the standards of today’s educational system.