Explorer Camp, Grades 5 – 7

Summer Camps – Explorers Grade 5-7 (ages 10- 13)

Practice bike skills learned in previous camps, build confidence and endurance & explore new trails in and around Boulder. 

 

Explorers is a summer camp program geared towards 5th – 7th grade athletes who have basic bike handling skills and are comfortable riding on singletrack for extended periods of time but are not quite ready for the increased challenge of the Summer Team program rides. 

This is a 4-day camp geared towards athletes who want build upon the skills they have learned in previous camps and want to explore a variety of rides and trails on City of Boulder and County Open Space trails.

During each ride, coaches foster teamwork and camaraderie; and work with athletes to practice bike handling skills necessary for navigating technical sections of trail, build endurance for longer rides, practice proper trail etiquette on multi-use trails, and learn about trail side bike repairs. 

  

The Explorers camp provides athletes the opportunity to practice their bike handling skills and learn new skills within a positive, encouraging, and non-competitive environment. Each day of camp, athletes ride on a different trail or trail system with varied terrain and have numerous opportunities to practice a variety of bike handling skills. 

Athletes should have previously participated in a mountain bike camp or have some experience riding on beginner singletrack (e.g. Marshall Mesa, Doudy Draw, Valmont Bike Park XC trails, etc.), prior to the first day of camp. 

Tentative Ride Locations for this Summer: 

  • Mondays: Marshall Mesa
  • Tuesdays: Heil Ranch (Group will meet at the Wapiti – middle/main trailhead parking lot)
  • Wednesdays: Valmont Bike Park (group meets at the SMBA office and rides to the park). 
  • Thursdays: Early drop off (8am) Meet at the SMBA office – ride with the Team program.

Bike & Equipment Requirements for Camps:

  • Athletes must have a trail-ready mountain bike in safe working condition with hand brakes, multiple gears, adequate tires, and a minimum 24” wheel size.
  • Athletes must have a comfortable hydration pack or backpack that can hold and carry the following items during each ride: lunch/snacks, water, sunscreen, rain jacket, and an extra tube. We highly recommend a CamelBak type hydration pack with storage compartment and a built-in water reservoir capable of carrying 100oz of water (There are no water refill stations or storage areas on the trails).
  • Athletes must be prepared to spend a full day on the trail riding bikes in hot, summer weather conditions each day of camp. 

Have you already ridden with an Explorers camp or two?  Are you comfortable riding all day on singletrack? Ready to explore some new challenges on the trail?  Check out our Summer Team program (4-day team options available!): Boulder Summer Team

For additional information or questions contact heather@lertprograms.com


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