General Program Information
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Annual Membership Information
- One-Time Payment
$1,000 for 1 year. All members must renew their membership after 1 year.
- Quarterly Payment
$250 every 3 months for 1 year. Missing a payment will result in your child’s membership access being revoked. To continue attending, you must reach out to a Pro Kids Staff Member for reinstatement. All members must renew their membership after 1 year.
Pro Kids, First Tee – San Diego is committed to serving low income and at-risk youth, we will never turn someone away for their inability to pay for our program.
Participants will gain:
- Access to age-based Golf & Life skills classes
- Access to the golf course
- Par-3, 6-hole Honors Course presented by TaylorMade in Oceanside
- Par-3, 18-hole Colina Park Golf Course in City Heights
- Access to Learning Center programs and activities
- Access to specialty field trips
- Access to college and career prep activities
- Access to scholarships for post-high school education
Financial Aid
Pro Kids, First Tee – San Diego is committed to serving low income and at-risk youth, we will never turn someone away for their inability to pay for our program.
Who qualifies for financial aid?
- Military families (active or veteran) *must be primary parent/guardian to child
- Households which fall below 120% of AMI – San Diego (see financial aid chart)
You will automatically qualify for financial aid if your household income falls below 120% of AMI – San Diego. Please allow 72 hours for us to process your request. Please check your email for approvals.
Age-Based Learning Objectives
- Be active and have fun with peers in a safe and encouraging manner
- Build inner strength and self-confidence
- Learn to play golf
- Focus on building relationships with other players while exploring the game of golf
- Explore character concepts in active and collaborative ways that are valuable on and off the course
- Develop golf skills and enthusiasm for the game
- Support positive Game Changing behaviors in fun and meaningful ways
- Explore both golf skills and characters commitments while having fun with peers
- Provide opportunities to demonstrate mastery and growth in golf skills and abilities
- Support growth and development of early adolescents
- Build character and support personal development
- Develop additional golf skills and abilities
- Look toward their future and plan their own paths
- Evaluate, reflect, and apply their understanding of life and golf skills to new situations on and off the course
Golf Class Structure
- Golf classes are offered monthly and based on a participant’s age grouping.
- By signing up your participant, you’re securing their spot in the designated class and time for the selected day throughout the month. (except Saturdays & Holidays, see below). Please make sure to check the calendar every week to ensure there is class being held.
- There are no golf classes on the last Saturday of every month due to our regularly scheduled End the Month Tournament.
- Participants are required to sign up every month in order to attend class.
- Participants may only sign up for one class day & time for the month.
- Reservation cancellations are only allowed once per month and must be requested by responding to your reservation email.
Each class will cover a different Game Changing Behavior, Key Commitment, Golf Fundamental, and Core Value (see below).
Golf Class Core Lessons
- Understanding and Managing Emotions
- Resolving Conflicts
- Setting Up Step-by-Step Goals
- Planning for the Future
- Appreciating Diversity
- Golf Fundamentals & Advanced Techniques
- Pursuing Goals
- Growing Through Challenges
- Collaborating with Others
- Building Positive Self-Identity
- Using Good Judgement
- Target Awareness/Target Selection
- Developing a Routine for Getting Ready to Swing
- Chipping Techniques
- Pitching Techniques
- Distance Response/Awareness
- Size or Length of Motion
- Club Face and Ball Contact
- Direction at Contact
- Club Selection
- Swing Rhythm/Tempo
- Body Balance
- Ball Flight/Trajectory/Curvature
- Post-Shot Routine
Core Values
Reserve Space in Golf Class
Mark your calendars!
- The registration for next month’s class will open on the 15th of the current month and will remain open till the 25th of every month.
Golf Certification
Ready to level up? Our golf certification process serves as a thorough assessment of the core lessons covered in our classes. Each level presents unique requirements that must be fulfilled before attempting certification. Take a moment to review the certification sheet corresponding to your participant’s current level to ensure your participant is ready for certification day.
Written Test Study Guides
Our written test is designed to evaluate your participant’s knowledge and experience as a Pro Kids member. Each test comprehensively covers basic knowledge of golf rules, safety, etiquette, and First Tee core values. Take your time to study until you feel fully prepared to take the test. When you’re ready, simply visit the front desk and request to take the written exam. Remember, all participants must achieve a score of 80% or higher to pass. Coaches are there to support you every step of the way!
Level 4, 5 , & 6 coming soon!
Learning Center Structure
The Learning Center offers homework help, tutoring, STEAM workshops, college and career preparation, field trips, and time to read, exercise, play, and practice golf. Students commit to attending once or twice per week throughout the school year, and check in regularly with their team leaders to create goals, receive individualized support, and celebrate growth. Due to the high demand of our programs, we recommend that you sign up early. Age groups will have a limited capacity; this means they will fill up quickly.