Bike Camp for Kids
Cycle Oregon Weekend Bike Camp for Kids!
The coolest camp in town will be on the Cycle Oregon Weekend Ride! The Community Cycling Center will be partnering once again with Cycle Oregon to offer Bike Camp for Kids. Children will explore the Weekend Ride routes, make new friends and improve skills with the support of trained and talented bicycle safety instructors.
All activities and rides will be geared to the unique needs of the group. To ensure safety and maximize fun, there will be a 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio, and all groups will have at least two adults. Parents are welcome to join in the fun.
First find the camp for your child’s age and skill level. Children can participate on one or both days.
Scoot Camp
Ages
5 – 7 for children still learning to ride on two wheels
Distance
<1 mile Days 1 and 2
Time
9 a.m. – noon
This camp is geared toward younger riders who are just beginning their two-wheeled adventures. On the Cycle Oregon campus, riders will learn and practice basic riding skills including starting, stopping and riding in a straight line. Instructors will work with the campers as a group to practice basic skills and offer awesome games and activities in between. No skills required – just a bike, a helmet and the determination to ride!
Monmouth Scavenger Hunt
Ages
6 – 8
Distance
<5 miles, Days 1 and 2
Time
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Campers will practice road-riding skills while exploring the town of Monmouth. Campers will enjoy time with new friends while learning new skills and fun games. Campers must be able to start and stop on their own without help, and they should be able to ride in a straight line for an extended period of time. This camp will be using local roads to reach destinations; for the group’s safety we are not able to accommodate tricycles or bicycles with training wheels.
Group Riding for 8- to 11-year-olds
Ages
8 – 11
Distance
5 – 12+ miles Days 1 and 2
Time
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Campers will enjoy the first leg of Route 1 and explore sites along the way. This camp is suited for kids who are less interested in riding long distances and more interested in connecting with kids their own age. Instructors will balance riding with fun games and bike related activities. Campers should know the basics: starting, stopping and riding in a straight line. This camp will be on the route; for the group’s safety we are not able to accommodate tricycles or bicycles with training wheels.
Group Riding for 11 and Up
Ages
11 and up
Distance
20 – 40+ miles (Day 1), 20 – 36+ miles (Day 2)
Time
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Campers will enjoy miles of Oregon’s countryside following the Cycle Oregon short-distance route. With help from the Community Cycling Center instructors, campers will work together to set the pace. Basic bicycle safety and road riding knowledge should be mastered before joining this camp.
FAQs
How do I register?
Pre-register online through the Cycle Oregon Web site or register at the event on Friday, July 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. Camps will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be mechanics on hand Friday afternoon to help with last-minute bike safety checks.
Do the camps cost a fee?
No. The Kids Bike Camps are free to participants thanks to the partnership between Cycle Oregon and the Community Cycling Center.
Is this a good camp for my child to learn how to ride a bike?
If your child is still learning how to ride on two wheels, we recommend signing up for our scoot camp – see the description above. For all other camps, it is important that your child knows the basics: starting, stopping and riding in a straight line.
What if my child is unable to complete the route?
There are SAG vans on the course that will transport your child back to camp, where s/he will be supervised by Community Cycling Center or Cycle Oregon staff. We ask that an authorized adult be available by cell phone during the camp day so Community Cycling Center staff can get in contact in case of an emergency.
What will my child need to bring?
- A properly functioning bicycle (Bike Safety Checks are required before the start of camp)
- An up-to-date helmet
- A backpack to carry water, snacks and lunch
- Comfortable attire (no bike-specific clothing necessary for any of the camps)
- Closed-toed shoes – no flip-flops or other sandals
- Signed Bicycle Safety Sheet, Waiver and Emergency Contact form