Life Skills for Children Through Golf

The First Tee North Puget Sound

We believe golf offers the best "classroom" for learning interpersonal relations,

goal setting, self management and resiliency skills.

These four "Life Skills" are delivered to participants in a seamless way of coaching

that encourages exploration and self-discovery.   We believe that developing the four skills will help students face challenges at home, school, and at play in a constructive manner. The other inherent values of golf; etiquette expectations, rules dependant on self-responsibility, and the physical and mental challenges also makes golf a unique environment for personal development. 

The First Tee^® programs provide a unique, seamless integration of a character

development curriculum (containing 9 important values) which is delivered with quality golf skills instruction.  Our teaching philosophy is to always keep our program active, affordable,fun, safe, and meaningful.

Our program is offered at affiliate sites in Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom Counties,

Island, and Clallam Counties.

Our First Tee programs have five layers of service: 

1. Core Classes (golf and Life Skill Curriculum)
2. Skill Development Camps and Clinics 
3. Golf Outreach Programs
4. Competetive Teams
5. Personal Coaching

What We Coach

The First Tee Life Skills Classes  

These classes offer our progressive curriculum through 7 levels of certification:

1. TARGET
2. Par Ready
3. Par
4. Birdie Ready 
5. Birdie
6. Eagle
7. ACE

Classes are offered in Spring, Summer, and Fall sessions. Class sizes are limited to 12 students. Tuition for classes and camps is $100 per session for members, and $125 for non-members.  Membership is $20 per year.  Membership includes free and

reduced rates for clinics, outings, and other special events and services.

The First Tee Golf Camps  

Camps are scheduled throughout the summer as 4 day sessions for 2 hours a day. 2011 rate is

$100. Camp size is limited to 12 students.  
 
Scholarships are available for families that need help with tuition.

This program can't succeed without the help of our donors. If you would like to donate to

The First Tee North Puget Sound, click on the link below.

The First Tee Outreach Programs 
Our outreach programs are conducted at partnering elementary schools, private schools, and other

youth development organizations as a part of PE curriculums or character development programs. 

Program fees are negotiated with participating partners.

The First Tee Personal Coaching

Personal Time can be scheduled with one of our "Nationally Recognized The First Tee Coach" on an individual basis.
 
For complete details, please call Jeff Cornish, Executive Director at 425-422-9527 or

Information about The First Tee North Puget Sound

Grass Roots Jr. Golf Foundation, "doing business as", The First Tee North Puget Sound, received its 501c3 charitable status from the IRS on September 22, 2004. There are over 200 The First Tee

Chapters in the USA. Other Washington Chapters are Greater Seattle, South Puget Sound,

Columbia Basin, Yakima, and Spokane.

All of our board members are volunteers with a passion for youth development, and an interest in

golf. We are constantly seeking volunteer help with delivering our programs and providing training

for coaches and other helpers.
 

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