2020 registration begins March 1 at 8:00 am
Please contact RMCC Program Manager with questions.
Please register early to avoid disappointment – many of our summer camps fill up very quickly.
Be sure to also check out our Spring Youth Revolution.
Meet the Summer Youth MTB Camp Coaching Team
Get Ready to Ride! Summer Youth Mountain Bike Camps are back.
Join us this summer 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: $165* + RMCC membership/insurance
U9-U13 Camps: $195* + RMCC membership/insurance
Revolution parents *new this year: $85 + RMCC membership/insurance
* Includes a RMCC dry wick, technical t-shirt – sweet deal!
Parent Volunteers:
We rely on the support of parents to make this program a success. The Cyclocross Race and the Road Race that RMCC hosts provide money that helps subsidize all our youth programs. Any help volunteering at these races would be greatly appreciated, and necessary to help keep these program costs low.
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 Summer Camp Dates
Bike Tykes U7 (born 2013/14)
July 6-10 from 9:00-11:30 AM
July 27-Jul 31 from 1:00-3:30 PM
Aug 10-Aug 14 from 1:00-3:30 PM
Gear Groms U9 (born 2011/12)
July 6-10 from 1:00-4:00 PM
July 20-24 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Aug 10-14 from 1:00-4:00 PM
Aug 17-21 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Pedal Punks U11 (born 2009/10)
July 13-17 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
July 20-24 from 1:00-4:00 PM
July 27-Jul 31 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Aug 10-14 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Aug 17-21 from 1:00-4:00 PM
Chain Gang U13 (born 2007/08)
July 13-17 from 1:00-4:00 PM
July 22-24 from 1:00-4:00 PM
July 27-Jul 31 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
U11/U13/U15 Girls Only (born 2010-2005)
Aug 10-14 from 9:00AM-12:00PM
Road Warriors U11/U13 (born 2006-2009)
Jul 6-10 from 9:00AM-12:00PM
Revolution Parents
July 20-22 9:30-11:30AM
July 20-22 1:30-3:30PM
Aug 10-12 9:30-11:30AM
*Revolution Parents NEW THIS SUMMER: Your kids are in lessons…do you need some lessons? Maybe you just don’t know the nordic centre very well and would like a guide/coach to take you around. Sign up for Revolution parents and get some instruction/guiding too.
*Road Warriors: It’s for kids who want to take a week of road biking instruction. If you don’t have a road bike but are still interested in this program, we have 4 road bikes for RMCC members (kids) to “borrow”.
Please contact the program manager for details.
2020 Summer Camp Age Groups
Bike Tykes U7 (born 2013/14/15*)
*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 2011/12)
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 2009/10)
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.
Chain Gang U13 (born 2007/08)
Quickly covering the basics of mountain biking, the Chain Gang 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.
Road Warriors (2006-2009)
This program will cover basic road bike skills while work to develop more the more technical aspects of road biking. Some skills covered in this program include body position, gear shifting properly while on different grade terrain, climbing hills efficiently, riding in a pack, drafting, trail etiquette etc.
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