About
More Than A Sports Program For Kids & Teens!
First Tee builds experiences that build character. As a youth development organization, we believe experiences are our greatest teacher and that they should be both fun and meaningful, where kids feel excited to grow, safe to fail and better equipped for whatever comes their way. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, we create active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence and resilience that kids carry to everything they do.
First Tee Curriculum
At First Tee – Massachusetts, we’re Building Game Changers by empowering kids and teens to be the best version of themselves.
By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with character-building, we create learning experiences that help kids uncover their inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that they can carry to everything they do.
Our trained coaches not only provide an introduction to junior golf and an opportunity to enhance golf skills, but they also create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment to help your child prepare for life ahead, including friendships, school, college and even their careers.
Through our program, kids will learn skills that stay with them for life:
- Understanding and managing emotions
- Resolving conflicts
- Setting up step-by-step goals
- Planning for the future
- Appreciating diversity
- Golf fundamentals and advanced techniques
Advancing through the First Tee Program:
At each age group, participants engage with the 5 Key Commitments: Pursuing Goals, Growing through Challenge, Collaborating with Others, Building Positive Self-Identity, and Using Good Judgement, while focusing on mastering golf fundamentals and building upon a golf skill foundation as they advance within the program.
Age 7-9
- 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.
Age 10-11
- 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.
Age 12-13
- 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.
Age 14+
- 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.
First Tee App
Participants enrolled in our on-course programs can keep playing and learning with us through the First Tee App! After registering for a session, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to access the App, along with details about your unique participant account.
The First Tee App includes games and challenges that will reinforce the concepts experienced during class and bring them to life in new ways! Kids and teens will earn badges and points as they complete activities within the App, motivating them to keep going, and tracking their progress over time.
Download the app:
FAQ
Account
Returning Parent:
If you are a returning parent trying to log into the parent portal but are unable to, please DO NOT create a new account. Reach out to Assistant Director Taylor Januario for assistance with parent accounts for registration.
Please note: you will not be able to register for any classes without first logging.
We always suggest checking your parent account 48 hours PRIOR to registrations opening. This will confirm you are able to log in and if you are having trouble, it will give support time to fix the issue. We are not always available to assist with account resets so checking well in advance will help with the registration process.
New Parents:
- Select the “Register” button above.
- Select the “Login” button in the top left-hand section of the page. This is where you can create an account. It is highly recommended you create an account from a computer.
- Once you created an account logged in. Then proceed to to register; by selecting the participant you, choose a location, and then select the appropriate session to add to your cart.
- Go to your cart and follow the prompts to complete your registration. If you need financial assistance, complete the financial aid section during the registration process.
General Schedule Overview
The majority of our program will run for a duration of 7 weeks, with a built-in rain date incorporated into the schedule. Our primary goal is to provide at least 6 weeks for a consistent and engaging learning experience for all participants. In the event that a class needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather, we have designated the built-in rain date to accommodate for such situations. Please note, that we will not be scheduling make-up classes for individual cancellations. Instead, we aim to make the most of time available and focus on delivering a high-quality experience during the schedule weeks. If all classes proceed without any cancellation, the 7th week will be a bonus class, an additional week for participants to further enhance their skills and knowledge.
Locations that follow this schedule:
- The Links (Norton)
- The Ranch (Southwick)
- Cyprian Keyes (Boylston)
- Sagamore Springs (Lynnfield)
- William J. Devine GC/Franklin Park (Boston)
- KOHR Golf (Natick)
- Harwich (Cape Cod)
Expectations
Participant Expectations:
- Arrive to classes on time. Always check in with a coach upon arrival.
- Wear appropriate attire. Closed-toed golf or athletic shoes and golf or athletic clothes.
- Demonstrate First Tee’s Code of Conduct while attending classes or representing First Tee: Respect for myself. Respect for others. Respect for my surrounding
Parent Expectations:
- Please make every effort to arrive on time.
- Be sure that your participant has checked in with a coach upon arrival.
- Make sure that participants are picked up promptly at the end of class.
- Parents may not participate in the instruction of a class or interact directly with participants during class. Please observe our 25 yard rule when possible. If you would like to assist with classes, please reach out to Assistant Director, Taylor Januario.
Concerning Golf Equipment
Golf clubs will be provided to use during each class for those who does not have their own. Ensuring each week, they can fully participate and enjoy their lessons without needing to purchase golf clubs.
Refund Policy
If you have paid but desire a refund for any reason you must contact us 48 hours in advance of the class starting to regain a full refund. Partial refunds may be issued on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to Assistant Director, Taylor Januario if you need assistance.
Concerning Inclement Weather
Unfortunately, sometimes the weather can get the best of us. If rain, lightning or other weather events will impede outdoor classes we will notify families via email.
Please note our Lightning Policy: Should lightning strike within 10 miles of our location, we must move indoors, delay or stop classes until 30 minutes have passed and no other strikes have occurred within 10 miles.
It is important to make sure your contact info is updated before and during each session. If you haven’t been receiving class updates or your information has recently changed, please reach out to the Assistant Director, Taylor Januario.
Financial Assistance
No participant will be turned away for financial reasons. You will be asked about your financial aid status during the online registration process. Once you submit your request and are approved, you will receive an approval email and will have 48 hours to complete your registration.
Concerning The Waitlist
If a particular class is full, you have the option to register for the Waitlist. Which can be done by logging in and adding the participant to the desire class.
If your child is the selected from the waitlist (first come, first served) then you will receive an email notification (please keep an eye on your spam/junk folder as well). You will then have 48 hours to log back into the system and complete your child’s registration before it is considered abandoned, and the system automatically moves on to the next child on the Waitlist.
Registration Confirmation
Account
Check Out/Cart