Summer Bicycle Camp

All-day camp

Riding Levels: (Ages 4 and up)

Level 1 - Newbees

Newbees are beginners who can't yet ride a two-wheel bike. To participate, they should come on a two-wheel bike with training wheels, though, we can teach them without training wheels, too. Newbees will learn how to pedal, steer, stop, and, if they are ready, balance on two wheels! We'll also cover the different parts of a bike and bike and helmet safety.

Level 2 - Advanced Newbees

Advanced Newbees can balance and pedal a two-wheeler without assistance for at least five meters, but they still need a light push to start and/or assistance to stop. In this level, riders will work on becoming more independent by learning to start, stop, steer, and control their bikes independently. Kids are also introduced to more complex skills such as shoulder checking. Bike and helmet safety are covered, too.

Level 3 - Pedalheads

Pedalheads must be competent riders with the fundamental skills to start, stop, and steer independently. Kids will continue to practice and improve their steering skills and bike control. The primary focus for this level is to prepare kids for riding on the road: they will master riding in single file, shoulder checking, hand signals, and navigating intersections.

Trail Rider 1 - Must ride two-wheeler bike

What to Expect: Focused on FUN and EXPLORATION, these campers will get to explore nearby local areas by riding along various bike paths and trails. Campers will be introduced to riding on different surfaces and develop their skills, such as steering, control and riding in a group. 

Riding Levels: (Ages 6 and up)

Level 4 - Advanced

Advanced Pedalheads must be able to ride in a straight line for 20 metres (65 feet). They must be able to hold a hand signal for three seconds and shoulder check, all while maintaining a straight line.

Level 5 - Gearheads (Intro to gears)

To register for this level kids must be turning 6 by the end of the calendar year. Gearheads must be able to safely ride on residential roads, ride in a straight line for 20 metres (65 feet), and hold a hand signal for five seconds and shoulder check, all while maintaining a straight line. They should come to camp on a bike with gears. Gearheads will learn how, why, and when to use gears, how to cross intersections, how to do the hover position, and brake on steep hills.

Level 6 - Treadheads

Treadheads must be able to safely ride on residential roads. They must be able to ride in a straight line for 20 metres (65 feet), change gears efficiently on flat terrain, and be able to hold a hand signal for five seconds and shoulder check, all while maintaining a straight line. Treadheads will learn beginner mountain bike skills, how to change gears up and down hill, how to prepare their bike for trail riding, and work on intermediate street riding skills (Treadheads ride in light traffic). Treadheads also develop their stamina with long-distance rides, learn emergency stops and front wheel lifts, and understand cadence.