Skater Boi

 The gymnastics clinic was held in what our team coordinator called a dying mall.  A lot of the stores were closed, or had been taken over by things like the gym or other activity-based businesses (tae kwon do, an inflatable place for kids' parties, etc.). Matthew and Mike went exploring, and came across a skate store/skate park.  Mattie decided he wanted to take a skateboarding lesson (two hours).  As you can see, he did very well for a first-timer!  (His teacher told him he had natural talent for it.)

At the end he tried to learn a drop (standing at the edge and starting a run).  He was super-close to getting it, but couldn't quite stay on his feet.  We were impressed at all the things he was willing to try!  (And the pads were extremely effective -- he took a lot of falls, but just popped right up and tried again. I think the only actual injury was one time when his knee pad hit his cheek, and he had a little scratch, which didn't bother him.)

(Mike also managed to find the stereo equipment store -- something for everyone!)