Crosscut’s Mountain Bike Camps for Kids
Building skills and confidence
Crosscut’s mountain bike camps build independence and confidence in biking. Our seasoned instructors know how to motivate and encourage kids to build mountain biking skills and navigate trails safely. Learning together in a positive, team environment, our half-day bike camps utilize Crosscut’s 15 miles of trails that are a mountain biker's dream. To help campers of all abilities, identities, and backgrounds, we offer multiple camps, as well as private lessons for youth ages 10 and up.
Registration will open Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at noon.
2025 camp details
Ages: Mountain bike camps serve youth entering grades 4-9 in the upcoming 2025-26 school year
Length: Camps run 3 hours/day Monday through Friday (see below for exact times)
Location: All camps will take place entirely at Crosscut Mountain Sports Center
Key Equipment: Participants must provide their own bike, helmet, water & snack; A limited number of bikes are available to rent for camp
Cost: $225 for camp; $150 for camp bike rental
Discount: A 5% discount is offered for siblings attending camps the same week
Scholarships & Payment Plans: We aim to provide accessible ways for everyone to enjoy more time spent outdoors, including ensuring programs are financially accessible and offer need-based scholarships and payment plans — contact us at camps@crosscutmt.org for more information
2025 camp schedule
Date & Time |
Ages |
Camp |
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June 16-20, 12-3pm |
4th-8th Graders |
Captain Your Bike |
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June 23-27, 12-3pm |
4th-8th Graders |
Captain Your Bike |
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July 7-11, 12-3pm |
4th-8th Graders |
More Girls on Bikes |
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July 14-18, 12-3pm |
4th-8th Graders |
Captain Your Bike |
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July 14-18, 12-3pm |
7th-9th Graders |
SHRED |
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July 21-25, 9am-12pm |
4th-8th Graders |
Captain Your Bike |
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July 28-Aug 1, 9am-12pm |
4th-8th Graders |
Captain Your Bike |
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July 28-Aug 1, 9am-12pm |
7th-9th Graders |
SHRED |
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Aug 4-8, 9am-12pm |
4th-8th Graders |
More Girls on Bikes |
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Aug 11-15, 9am-12pm |
4th-8th Graders |
Captain Your Bike |
Captain Your Bike: Grades 4-8
Bikes are fun! They are even more fun when we know how to make them work best. This camp empowers the young rider with the knowledge and skill development to better handle their bike and find more efficiency and flow on their rides! We are sure to find acres of fun as we navigate our way on two wheels.
This camp is designed for those who:
Are entering 4th - 8th grades in the upcoming school year
Have a basic understanding of their bike and how to use each component (i.e. shifting, braking)
Have had a range from none to some formal instruction on a mountain bike
Skill Focus:
Operation of controls
Bike-body separation
Trail scanning
Dynamic response to terrain
Climbing and descending body position
Managing speed
Downhill cornering basics
Switchbacks
Wheel lifts
More Girls on Bikes: Grades 4-8
Bikes are fun! They are even more fun when they are a part of inspiring confidence and growth. This camp empowers the young female rider with the knowledge and skill to bike into her best self. Together we can learn new skills, find our limits and enjoy the ride!
This camp is designed for those who:
Are girls* entering 4th - 8th grades in the upcoming school year
Have a basic understanding of their bike and how to use each component (i.e. shifting, braking)
Have had a range from none to some formal instruction on a mountain bike
Skill Focus:
Operation of controls
Bike-body separation and range of motion
Trail scanning
Dynamic response to terrain
Climbing and descending body position
Managing speed
Downhill cornering basics
Switchbacks
Wheel lifts
*We welcome all girls — transgender and cisgender — as well as nonbinary people who identify with the women’s community.
SHRED: Grades 7-9
So Happy to Ride Every Day! This adventure-based bike camp allows teens to build skill and have more fun riding together. Riders will expand their MTB knowledge and experience in a positive group setting. This camp focuses on “bike skills are life skills” themes: what is fun, bike-brain neuroscience, choosing the best line, dynamic goals, challenge by choice, the power of team, and fueling your enthusiasm. Come SHRED with us!
This camp is designed for those who:
Are entering 7th - 9th grades in the upcoming school year
Have a basic understanding of their bike and how to use each component (i.e. shifting, braking)
Have spent time exploring trails by mountain bike (with or without formal instruction)
Enjoy challenging themselves to find growth
Skill Focus:
Operation of controls
Bike-body separation and range of motion
Trail scanning
Dynamic response to terrain
Climbing and descending
Managing speed
Downhill cornering
Switchbacks
Wheel lifts
Small drops and jumps
Private Lessons
For kids 10 and up and adults who prefer one-on-one instruction to advance their skills and confidence, we offer private mountain biking lessons. We offer 1-hour lessons geared toward beginner and emerging riders and 2-hour lessons for more intermediate-level rides. Private lessons are available mid-week and on weekends and can accommodate up to two.
Additional lesson days/times to be added in June
Cancellations
Cancellations made 10 days prior to the program start date will receive a refund minus a $50 processing fee. Cancellations within 9 days of the program start date will not receive a refund. Participants are encouraged to reach out as soon as possible to find shared solutions.
For questions about payments, family discounts, scholarships, or cancellations please contact us at: camps@crosscutmt.org