Mountain Bike Camp
AGES 8-10
Full Day Mountain Bike Camp for Ages 8-10
This full day camp is for 8-10 year olds who are ready to improve their mountain biking skills in a fun, relaxed, non-intimidating setting. Fundamental mountain bike skills will be emphasized throughout the week with progressive coaching techniques. An introduction to basic mechanics along with other fun activities will make this 8:30am -4:00pm day session a great camp experience for your child.
Coach to camper ratio is 1:7.
CAMP FEE $350
CAMP TIME 8:30am – 4:00pm
CAMP LIMIT 18
2023 CAMP DATES
June 19-23
June 26-30
*July 3 & 5-7* $300
July 10-14
July 17-21
July 24-28
July 31-August 4
August 7-11
Aug 14-18
CAMP DETAILS
We’ve included a sample of activities and skills to be covered during the camp week. Our coaches blend activities both on and off the bike to make the most out of each day. Our goal throughout the week is to enable each camper to improve their individual skills and to end the session with more confidence in their ability. We take pride in sharing our love for mountain biking and hope to steward a life long passion in our campers.
TYPICAL ACTIVITIES
- Pre-Ride Bike Safety Checks
- Pre-Ride Stretching & Warm Up
- Mountain Bike Skills Coaching
- Trail Rides
- Pump Track Coaching Sessions
- Bike Maintenance
- Skills Park Coaching Sessions
- Mountain Bike Games
- Games & Activities
Mountain Biking Skills Covered:
Our Mountain Bike Camps focus on building correct fundamental bike handling skills to enable riders to progress safely and with confidence.
- Bike/Body Separation
- Braking
- Cornering
- Shifting
- Climbing & Descending
- Negotiating Common Trail Features
Bike Maintenance:
Age-appropriate introductions to bicycle mechanics will be covered during the week.
- Safety Check
- Cleaning
- Tools of the trade (and what to bring on the trail)
- Flat tires
- Chains
- Understanding your brakes
- Understanding your derailleur
- Seasonal Tune-Ups!
Mountain Bike Skills Games:
Each of these games holds a variety of mountain bike skills at its core, and they are always a highlight of the camp week!
- Dab
- Obstacle Courses
- Trivia Relay
- Slow Race
- Scavenger Hunt
- Mountain Bike Limbo
- Water Cup Relay
- Musical Bikes