MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP (Ages 8-14)
Roll into summer at Catamount’s famous Mountain Bike Camps! Our friendly progressive terrain paired with patient, inspirational and fun coaches allows kids to grow as riders and as people. We take pride in sharing our love for mountain biking and the natural world, and hope to grow lifelong passions in our campers.
All Catamount OFC camps integrate environmental awareness and stewardship. We teach Leave No Trace and land ethic, always taking the time to learn more about the forest that our great trails reside on. Trail maintenance and building are key components in camps too.
Catamount OFC offers two Mountain Bike Camps based on campers’ ages.
- MTB camps for ages 8-10
- MTB camps for ages 11-14
All Catamount OFC camps are staffed with the ability to split up into mild and spicy groups to meet everyone’s riding needs.
If your camper is more interested in learning about the natural environment while exploring on foot and on bikes, check out our Explorers Camp options, here.
Is you camper 6 or 7 years old? Check out out MTB+EXP combo camps for 6-7 year olds, here.

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 Mountain Bike Camp for Ages 8-14
Counselor to camper ratio is 1:8.
CAMP FEE $350
CAMP TIME 8:30am-4:00pm
CAMP LIMIT 18
2025 MTB 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
A typical day at MTB camp can include…
- Pre-Ride Bike Safety Checks
- Pre-Ride Stretching & Warm Up
- Mountain Bike Skills Coaching
- Mountain Bike Games
- Trail Rides
- Pump Track Coaching Sessions
- Skills Park Coaching Sessions
- Activities & Games
- Bike Maintenance
- Lots Of Snack Breaks
Mountain Biking Skills Covered:
This camp is an introduction to mountain biking taught with an eye for the future of the sport. Our Mountain Bike Camps focus on building correct fundamental bike handling skills to enable riders to progress safely and with confidence.
- Bike/Body Integration
- Braking
- Cornering
- Shifting
- Climbing & Descending
- Navigating Common Trail Features like roots and rocks.
Mountain Bike Skills Games:
Learning is the best when you are playing. Each of these games holds a variety of mountain bike skills at its core, and they are brimming with fun!
- Dab
- Obstacle Course
- Slow Race
- Mountain Bike Limbo
- Musical Bikes
- Water cup relay
Bike Maintenance:
Age-appropriate introductions to bicycle mechanics will 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!