little ripper skateboarding in Chicago, Illinois

“I love everything about this space. My son is 11 years old and has been working with coach Alex. I really love his approach and the positive energy he brings. They even have a skate shop with very reasonable prices. I wish I had something like this when I was younger.”

— Manny G. · ★★★★★ · 2025-12-13

“We joined in September. My six-year-old son took an entry lesson that our coffee shop was offering this summer. He fell in love with skateboarding. The instructors are amazing. He has been with Bella/Alex/Alisa coaches and picked up on it fast. He is getting really good at drop-ins and worrying hard on kick turns right now. I'm in awe at how he is so confident on his board. His fear of heights just disappears, and hi”

— Marizza R. · ★★★★★ · 2024-11-28

“Amazing experience started our almost 3 year old here and our instructor Alex had him dropping in by the end of the first lesson. I was initially going to wait till our son was older to start lessons but they were running a killer deal for first timers so I signed him up and I am so glad I did he is having so much fun and learning great skills. They also sell skateboards here so if you need one buy it here or at one ”

— Jon R. · ★★★★★ · 2025-7-27

“I took my 4 year old daughter here for lessons, and unexpectedly signed up to take some myself (as a first timer at 37 years old). I was nervous for the first one, but the ladies class is incredibly welcoming, and the instructors are so kind. I never once felt judged. Feel so grateful to have this place in my neighborhood. Thanks for all you do for your community!”

— itskatrinayall · ★★★★★

“I did one of the adult classes and it was great. Looking forward to the next one Dec 14th. I'd say it's kinda like having a personal trainer for skateboarding. They figure out where you're at and what you wanna work on, then go from there. I'd imagine the kids classes are just as good or better. Very clean and friendly. No rough/mean skatepark vibes at all. Overall super fun time.”

— Michael B. · ★★★★★

“I started going to the sessions last year for adults. The space is awesome and the people are the absolute best. The teachers are incredibly patient and encouraging. The fellow skaters are wonderful and we all became friends at the end. Psyched to keep going!”

— Ari L. · ★★★★★

“The teachers are very patient, kind and encouraging. My son LOVES the summer camp at Wilson skate park! We do the camp and then I pay for an extra hour private lesson since he doesnu2019t want to leave!”

— Heidi S. · ★★★★★

“This place and itu2019s people are the embodiment of love. My autistic kiddo struggles often learning new things, but loves tricks, loves speed and loves u201cwild styleu201d, so I thought skateboarding could become his sport. But even though it suits him, anxiety and APD often get in the way. Everybody at Little Rippers has been so wonderful with him, even when itu2019s hard. They are loving and patient and they hype your kid so mu”

— Machteld C. · ★★★★★