Savings goal
Saving for a real skateboard
Typical price $80–$200. Best for ages 8–14.
Quick take
The "I want a real one, not a toy" goal. Signals a shift from toys to gear.
The parent lens
A kid who wants a $120 skateboard (not a $30 big-box one) is signaling they're serious about a hobby. Matching that seriousness with a real savings goal — not just a gift — cements the identity.
How long will it take?
A $120 complete skateboard at $10/week is 12 weeks. Add pads, helmet, and shoes and budget $150-200 total. Many kids add these to the same goal; some split them into "board first, gear next."
At a glance, for a $120 target
Gotchas
- ×Gear (helmet, pads) is non-negotiable — build it into the goal or buy it yourself as a safety baseline
- ×Deck + trucks + wheels + bearings can be bought separately at a skate shop — sometimes cheaper than a complete
FAQs
Should a kid save for their own skateboard?
Yes — and the kid who saves for it tends to actually skate it, vs. the birthday skateboard that lives unused in the garage.
Related goals
A Bike
$120–$600
The classic first big-ticket goal. Concrete, wanted, and useful enough that parents will contribute.
A Scooter
$40–$400
A natural mid-size transport goal between a balance bike and a real bike. Cheap enough to finish in 3 months at typical allowance.
Roller Skates
$50–$250
An on-the-rise transport hobby. Quad skates and inline both have active scenes, and the goal scales with skill.