*Due to Covid-19 we are offering limited programs this August.
Please contact RMCC Program Manager with questions.
Summer Youth Mountain Bike Camps are back!!!
Join us this August for our super fun week-long mountain bike camps. Kids will learn the fundamentals of mountain biking in a social and energized environment while exploring some of our awesome local trails. All summer camps are five half-day sessions.
Our camps are coached by professionally-certified mountain bike instructors who are passionate about riding and helping young riders develop their skills in a fun environment.
Program Details
U7 Camps: $180* + RMCC membership/insurance
U9-U13 Camps: $180* + RMCC membership/insurance
Please Note:
We require each participant to have a well-fitting helmet free of damage/cracks/dents and a mountain bike of suitable size that is in good working condition. Bikes must have hand brakes (not pedal/coaster brakes). The helmet must be a cycling-specific helmet with CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) approval. Full face helmets are not appropriate. Some sessions may need to be cancelled or shortened due to weather. The camps take place in Canmore, mostly at Canmore Nordic Centre.
2020 August Camp Dates
Bike Tykes U7 (born 2014/15) 6 spots available each week
* must be 5 years old by the first day of the program
Aug 3-7 9:00-12:00 *sold out
Aug 10-14 1:00-4:00 *sold out
Aug 17-21 9:00-12:00 *sold out
Aug 24-28 1:00-4:00 *sold out
Gear Groms U9 (born 2012/13) 6 spots available each week
Aug 3-7 9:00-12:00 *sold out
Aug 10-14 1:00-4:00 *sold out
Aug 17-21 9:00-12:00 *sold out
Aug 24-28 1:00-4:00 *sold out
Pedal Punks U11 (born 2010/11) 8 spots available each week
Aug 3-7 1:00-4:00 *sold out
Aug 10-14 9:00-12:00 *sold out
Aug 17-21 1:00-4:00 * sold out
Aug 24-28 9:00-12:00 *sold out
Rock Stars U13 (born 2008/09) 8 spots available each week
Aug 3-7 1:00-4:00 *sold out
Aug 10-14 9:00-12:00 *sold out
Aug 17-21 1:00-4:00 *sold out
Aug 24-28 9:00-12:00 *1 spots left
- spots left as of 8:00pm Aug 6th. Will update every day. If the week you want doesn’t show up on your page when you’re registering but other weeks do, then the week you want is sold out.
- I will make a wait list, so contact me (program manager…link at top of page) if you want to be on one. Please send me the age category, name of your child/children and the week you are looking for if you are hoping to get onto a wait list.
JUMP CAMP
Sat Aug 15 $55 + RMCC membership/insurance
U9 9:30-12:00 5 spots available *sold out
U13 1:00-3:30 8 spots available *2 spots left
Please contact the program manager for details.
2020 Summer Camp Age Groups
Bike Tykes U7 (born 2014/15*)
*must be 5 years old by first day of program.
Built around our youngest riders, Bike Tykes introduces the basic skills of mountain biking with minimal instruction. The focus is on letting them develop and discover through fun and games. Some of the skills covered in this program include neutral position, mounting/dismounting, braking, shifting (if applicable), climbing, descending, falling, trail etiquette and road safety rules. Note: bikes with hand brakes (not pedal/coaster brakes) are required to participate.
Gear Groms U9 (born 2012/13)
Watch their confidence soar as we work towards refining the basic skills of mountain biking and begin to introduce a few advanced skills. Participants will cover neutral position, mounting/dismounting, braking, shifting, climbing, descending, falling, choosing a line, carrying a bike, weight distribution, cornering, obstacles and trail etiquette.
Pedal Punks U11 (born 2010/11)
These “punks” will be thrilled as they begin to master the basic skills while continuing to develop their technical abilities. Some of the skills covered in this program include neutral position, mounting/dismounting, braking, shifting, climbing, descending, falling, choosing a line, carrying a bike, weight distribution, cornering and ratcheting, obstacles, straight line riding, front wheel lifts and roll downs.
Rock Stars U13 (born 2008/09)
Quickly covering the basics of mountain biking, the Rock Stars will spend the majority of its time refining trail technique and aptitude. Some of the skills covered in this program include neutral position, mounting/dismounting, braking, shifting, climbing, descending, falling, choosing a line, carrying a bike, weight distribution, cornering and ratcheting, obstacles, straight line riding, front and rear wheel lifts, roll downs, manuals and wheelie drops.
Is your young rider ready to take it to the next level?
Skilled riders ages 10 to 18 who have been with RMCC’s Youth Revolution for a few seasons, or have equivalent riding experience, and are ready to take it to the next level can check out our two awesome youth racing programs:
- All Mountain Program (AMP) focuses on enduro style riding and racing.
- Rampage focuses on cross-country style riding and racing.
photo: Aydin Odyakmaz