MTB + EXP COMBO CAMP (Ages 6-7)
Delve into summer at Catamount’s MTB & Explorers Combo Camp, where adventure, outdoor learning, and mountain biking come together! Our friendly, progressive terrain and expert coaches create the perfect environment for kids to grow as both riders and explorers.
For younger campers (ages 6-7), we now offer a balanced experience that introduces both our mountain bike program in the morning and our nature exploration program in the afternoon, creating a full day of camp. Campers will build foundational bike skills on our varied trails while also learning essential outdoor skills such as navigation, knot tying, fire building, and shelter construction. Whether riding or hiking, these campers will develop a deep appreciation for nature, identifying local plants, animals, and fungi along the way.
All of Catamount’s summer camps integrate bike skills to help campers develop safe, essential habits for fun and secure riding in all situations. Our camps are staffed with the flexibility to split into “mild” and “spicy” adventure groups to meet everyone’s exploration goals. Please review our camp prerequisite skills and bike requirements before signing up. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Prerequisite skills for all Catamount OFC camps: Due to the staff support needed in teaching kids how to ride a bike, Catamounts camp require campers shown up with basic riding skills. Campers must have the ability to ride a bike on flat varied terrain (grass, dirt, gravel, small roots) without training wheels, turn in both directions, and stop safely.
Need help getting your camper’s skills ready for camp? We are eager to help-Check out our spring lesson options!
Bike requirements for all Catamount OFC camps: All bikes used at camps must have multiple gears, hand brakes (rim or disc) that your camper can reach with one finger, and pedals (no striders/kick bikes). Bikes that use foot brakes and training wheels, one gear/single speed, and without pedals are not appropriate for camp uses. Catamount OFC offers rental bikes on a first come, first serve basis.
No refunds will be issued for campers sent home from camp due to missing prerequisite skills for camp or due to improper bike.
Full Day MTB+EXP Combo Camps for ages 6-7
Counselor to camper ratio is 1:6.
CAMP FEE $350
CAMP TIME 8:30pm – 4pm
CAMP LIMIT 12
2025 MTB+EXP COMBO CAMP DATES
- June 16-20
- June 23-27
- June 30 -July 4
- July 7-11
- July 14-18
- July 21-25
- July 28-Aug 1
- August 4-8
- Aug 11-15
Our counselors blend activities both on and off the trail to make the most out of each day. Our goal throughout the week is to foster a relationship with our outdoor environment through participation in outdoor recreation both on and off the bike.
Agenda for MTB+ EXP COMBO Camp
A typical day at Explorers Camp involves….
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Forest Games
- Plant & Animal Identification
- Outdoor survival skills
- Invasive plant and bug conversations
- Tick ID
- Leave No Trace and land ethic principles
- Scavenger hunts
- Team building Activities
- STEM activities
- Lots of snack breaks
- Stretching
- and more!
Activities and Games List:
These engaging games provide balance to our program allowing campers to recover and let loose.
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- Evolution
- Camouflage
- Bass and BlueGill
- As the Wind Blows
- Park Ranger
- Oh Deer
- Leave No Trace: 7 principle games
- Wake-up Child
- Asteroids
- Giants, Wizards & Elves
- Tag games (blob, freeze, etc.)
- Captain is coming
- and more!
Bike Maintenance:
Age-appropriate introductions to bicycle mechanics may be covered during the week.
- A-H Safety Check
- Cleaning
- Tools for personal kit
- Flat Tires
- Chains
- Understanding your brakes
- Understanding your derailleur
- Seasonal Tune-Ups!