The First Tee North Puget Sound

Young people do not automatically act with integrity or demonstrate sportsmanship. Integrating these "values" are often a by-product of a series of processes that evolve from individuals' experiences. 
 
The First Tee Life Skills Education programs teach participants a set of life skills which allow them to face challenges at home, school, and at play in a constructive manner. The inherent values, etiquette expectations, rules dependant on self-responsibility, and the physical and mental challenges of golf makes it a unique "classroom" for developing these Life Skills and personal values. 

The First Tee^® programs provide a unique, seamless integration of a character development curriculum (containing 9 important life skills) which is delivered with quality golf skills instruction.  Our teaching philosophy is to always keep our program active, fun, safe, and meaningful.

Our primary program training sites are the Lynnwood Golf Course (located on the campus of Edmonds Community College) and six other affiliate sites in Snohomish, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties.  
We also have affiliate agreements with Kenwanda, Battle Creek, Snohomish, and Lake Padden Golf Course. 

Our First Tee programs have four layers of service: 

1. Life Skills Education Classes
2. Development Camps
3. Outreach Programs
4. Personal Coaching

What We Teach

Classes are one day per week during the Spring, Summer, and Fall sessions. Class sizes are limited to 8-16 students depending on class level. Our certified students also enjoy free golf privileges at our local Affiliate golf courses. The 2009 registration fee is $100 per session.

The First Tee Golf Camps  

Camps are scheduled throughout the summer as 4 day sessions for 2 hours a day. 2009 rate is $100. Camp size is limited to 16 students.  
 
Limited scholarships are available for families that need help with registration fees.

This program can't succeed without the help of our donors. If you would like to donate to The First Tee Snohomish County, 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 Olympia, 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.

We are currently seeking donations to our 21 Club. Each patron in the 21 Club helps to fund one student in our program for a year, so any child can enjoy our services regardless of their family's ability to pay.

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The First Tee of Snohomish County Tax Exempt I.D. # 90-0179136