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Exposure’s 2024 annual flagship event was the most impactful women’s skateboarding event to date. An international field of skaters pushed boundaries while raising money for survivors of domestic violence. History was made with multiple tricks that have never been done before. 

EXPOSURE 2025 – NOV 1 & 2 – ENCINITAS, CA

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Exposure Skate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering women, girls and nonbinary individuals through skateboarding and teaching compassion through service. We offer a range of classes, camps, retreats, college scholarships and events for all ages which incorporate social and emotional learning through skateboarding, mindfulness and community service.

Exposure’s unique programming creates an outlet for women, girls and nonbinary individuals to build confidence, community, education and healthy mental and physical well-being.

 

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Lesli Cohen and Amelia Brodka created the nonprofit in order to feature year-round programming dedicated to empowerment through skateboarding and compassion through service. In addition to skateboarding, Exposure’s programs include elements of giving back to at-risk communities, social and emotional development, inclusion, leadership, service and college scholarship opportunities.

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Exposure Skate has helped to raise $300,000 for Domestic Violence Support programs. Our major event supports the CRC.

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By creating welcoming spaces since 2012, Exposure Skate has cultivated a rich community that impacts participants and volunteers alike.

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Exposure also works with communities to develop inclusive events throughout the globe. Past collaborations have included partnerships with Monster Skatepark in Sydney, Australia, Speaking engagements at Waikato University in New Zealand, a skatepark with free clinics at the 2023 Summer X Games, Exposure Weeks at Woodward West and Skate Sanctuary retreats for women, trans and nonbinary skaters.

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Exposure’s competitions have created an avenue for amateur, professional and Olympic skateboarders to thrive. Since 2012, Exposure’s events have brought nontraditional skateboarders from 25 countries together to share their passion for skateboarding. Each event offers street, vert and bowl disciplines for skaters ranging in ability from amateur to pro.

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EXPOSURE is important for the diversity and inclusivity of skating. I love seeing what’s possible

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EXPOSURE is the most significant women’s skate event on the pro calendar...the importance of this annual ‘state-of-women's-skate' continues to grow

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A 501(c)(3) nonprofit empowering women, girls and non-binary individuals through skateboarding.

Who’s coming to Exposure Week at @woodwardwest ? 🧐 Those who will be attending will have the special opportunity to skate and hang out with @jessie.darnall and other VIP Athletes. 👏

All girls and nonbinary individuals ages 7-17 are welcome to join us in progressing skateboarding skills, making jewelry out of recycled boards and building lifelong friendships. 💕

It’s not too late to sign up! Link in bio to register now, plus use code “exposure” for $150 off! 🛹

📍 @woodwardwest
📆 Exposure Week, July 13-19

#ExposureSkate #WoodwardCamp #CampWoodward #WoodwardWest #welivethis #etnies #skateboarding #skatelife #skateboardingisfun

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Who’s coming to Exposure Week at @woodwardwest ? 🧐 Those who will be attending will have the special opportunity to skate and hang out with @jessie.darnall and other VIP Athletes. 👏 All girls and nonbinary individuals ages 7-17 are welcome to join us in progressing skateboarding skills, making jewelry out of recycled boards and building lifelong friendships. 💕 It’s not too late to sign up! Link in bio to register now, plus use code “exposure” for $150 off! 🛹 📍 @woodwardwest 📆 Exposure Week, July 13-19 #ExposureSkate #WoodwardCamp #CampWoodward #WoodwardWest #welivethis #etnies #skateboarding #skatelife #skateboardingisfun

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She joined us for Exposure Week at Woodward PA in 2023, this time she’ll be joining us at @woodwardwest next week! 🤩🛹

Get ready to level up your skate game! ⚡️ @_meaganguy will be at Exposure Week as a VIP Athlete! Whether it’s getting trick tips or learning about the journey, Meagan and other talented skaters will be on-site to uplift the next generation on and off their boards. 🙌

📍 @woodwardwest
📆 Exposure Week, July 13-19

#ExposureSkate #WoodwardCamp #CampWoodward #welivethis #MeaganGuy #etnies #skateboarding #skatelife

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She joined us for Exposure Week at Woodward PA in 2023, this time she’ll be joining us at @woodwardwest next week! 🤩🛹 Get ready to level up your skate game! ⚡️ @_meaganguy will be at Exposure Week as a VIP Athlete! Whether it’s getting trick tips or learning about the journey, Meagan and other talented skaters will be on-site to uplift the next generation on and off their boards. 🙌 📍 @woodwardwest 📆 Exposure Week, July 13-19 #ExposureSkate #WoodwardCamp #CampWoodward #welivethis #MeaganGuy #etnies #skateboarding #skatelife

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Exposure Week at Woodward is just around the corner! 🛹✨

It’s not too late to join in on the fun! Sign up at the link in bio. 🔗

📍Woodward PA, July 6-12
📍 @woodwardwest , July 13-19

#ExposureSkate #WoodwardCamp #CampWoodward #welivethis #skateboarding #skateboardingisfun #skatelife #community

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Exposure Week at Woodward is just around the corner! 🛹✨ It’s not too late to join in on the fun! Sign up at the link in bio. 🔗 📍Woodward PA, July 6-12 📍 @woodwardwest , July 13-19 #ExposureSkate #WoodwardCamp #CampWoodward #welivethis #skateboarding #skateboardingisfun #skatelife #community

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We’re thrilled to skate with @mbones.mb during Exposure Week at Woodward PA! 🛹✨

From getting trick tips to hearing one another’s stories, campers will get to roll and connect with Cecely along with other VIP athletes and get inspired on and off their boards. 🙌

📍Woodward PA
📆Exposure Week July 6-12

#ExposureSkate #WoodwardCamp #CampWoodward #welivethis #skateboarding #community #etnies

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We’re thrilled to skate with @mbones.mb during Exposure Week at Woodward PA! 🛹✨ From getting trick tips to hearing one another’s stories, campers will get to roll and connect with Cecely along with other VIP athletes and get inspired on and off their boards. 🙌 📍Woodward PA 📆Exposure Week July 6-12 #ExposureSkate #WoodwardCamp #CampWoodward #welivethis #skateboarding #community #etnies

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Who’s heading to Woodward PA? 🛹👀 @jordan_pascale will be joining us for Exposure Week as a VIP Athlete!

Jordan brings a fearless style and major passion for skateboarding, and we’re stoked to skate with her at camp! Secure your spot for camp at the link in bio and don’t miss this opportunity to build friendships, progress your skate skills and connect with rippers like Jordan. 🔥

📍Woodward PA
📆Exposure Week July 6-12

#ExposureSkate #woodwardcamp #campwoodward #WoodwardPA #welivethis #skateboarding #skateboardingisfun #skatecommunity

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Who’s heading to Woodward PA? 🛹👀 @jordan_pascale will be joining us for Exposure Week as a VIP Athlete! Jordan brings a fearless style and major passion for skateboarding, and we’re stoked to skate with her at camp! Secure your spot for camp at the link in bio and don’t miss this opportunity to build friendships, progress your skate skills and connect with rippers like Jordan. 🔥 📍Woodward PA 📆Exposure Week July 6-12 #ExposureSkate #woodwardcamp #campwoodward #WoodwardPA #welivethis #skateboarding #skateboardingisfun #skatecommunity

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Ready to skate with a real one? 🛹🔥 @_courtneyakita is pulling up to Exposure Week at Woodward PA as a VIP athlete!

From powerful lines to positive vibes, Courtney brings it all. Campers will have the chance to connect with her, hit the parks together and get inspired by one of the raddest in the game. 🌟

📍Woodward PA
📆Exposure Week, July 6-12

Sign up for camp at the link in bio! 🔗

#ExposureSkate #WoodwardCamp #campwoodward #WoodwardPA #WeLiveThis #etnies #skateboarding #skateboardingisfun #skateboarders

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Ready to skate with a real one? 🛹🔥 @_courtneyakita is pulling up to Exposure Week at Woodward PA as a VIP athlete! From powerful lines to positive vibes, Courtney brings it all. Campers will have the chance to connect with her, hit the parks together and get inspired by one of the raddest in the game. 🌟 📍Woodward PA 📆Exposure Week, July 6-12 Sign up for camp at the link in bio! 🔗 #ExposureSkate #WoodwardCamp #campwoodward #WoodwardPA #WeLiveThis #etnies #skateboarding #skateboardingisfun #skateboarders

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Get ready, Woodward campers! 🛹💫 We’re stoked to have @jroseskates joining us for 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸!

As one of our VIP Athletes, Jaelyn brings serious skill, style and heart to the park. Campers at @woodwardwest Week 5 will have the chance to skate with and learn from Jaelyn and be a part of something unforgettable. 💥

Sign up for camp now!
📍Woodward West in Tehachapi, CA
📆Exposure Week is Week 5, July 13-19

🤳🛹 Jaelyn’s father and @dannimerk

#ExposureSkate #WoodwardWest #WoodwardCamp #CampWoodward #skateboarding #etnies #skateboardingisfun #skatelife

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Get ready, Woodward campers! 🛹💫 We’re stoked to have @jroseskates joining us for 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸! As one of our VIP Athletes, Jaelyn brings serious skill, style and heart to the park. Campers at @woodwardwest Week 5 will have the chance to skate with and learn from Jaelyn and be a part of something unforgettable. 💥 Sign up for camp now! 📍Woodward West in Tehachapi, CA 📆Exposure Week is Week 5, July 13-19 🤳🛹 Jaelyn’s father and @dannimerk #ExposureSkate #WoodwardWest #WoodwardCamp #CampWoodward #skateboarding #etnies #skateboardingisfun #skatelife

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