KIDS CAMPS

About Bike School Bentonville Camps

Bike School Bentonville camps offer mountain bike programs for beginner to advanced riders. Youth ages 5-13 will explore the single-track trails at Slaughter Pen Trails while gaining skills they can use for a lifetime! The focus of the mountain bike program is to have fun, meet new friends, and build confidence riding the single track trails. 

2024 Thanksgiving Break Camp

Monday -Tuesday, November 25-26

Register for Thanksgiving Break Camp

2025 Camps

2 and 5 Day Spring Break Camps

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Spring Break Camps meet from from 1 pm - 4 pm. Cost is $240 (2 day) and $350 (5 day).

3 Day Summer Camps

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3 Day Summer Camps meet from from 9 am - 12 pm. Cost is $250

5 Day Summer Camps

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5 Day Summer Camps meet from from 9 am - 12 pm. Cost is $350

Amazeum
Register for 3 Day Camp
Register for 5 Day Camp

Trails and Take Aparts:

Mountain Biking and Steam

In partnership with the Scott Family Amazeum, this camp combines mountain biking and STEAM. In the morning, campers will complete a skills assessment, learn mountain biking skills and ride the Slaughter Pen trails. In the afternoon, campers will explore tinkering and creativity skills as they dissect and repurpose bicycles and other biking gear at the Amazeum.
Campers must already be comfortable riding on pavement. Mountain bike and helmet required for each camper- bring your own or can be provided.
Dates TBA
Ages 8-11
art in motion
Register for Art In Motion

Art in Motion: With Crystal Bridges

Join us for an exhilarating adventure where young artists and biking enthusiasts come together! Led by skilled instructors from Bike School Bentonville, campers will embark on exciting rides through the scenic trails of Crystal Bridges and work on their biking skills, techniques, and safety. Along the way, campers will unleash their creative side by making artwork inspired by the art along the trails.

Through this dynamic fusion of biking and art, campers will not only refine their biking skills but also nurture their artistic talents, fostering imagination, self-expression, and a deeper connection with the outdoors. Join us for a week of movement, creativity, and outdoor exploration at Art in Motion with Crystal Bridges—an adventure that spins together the joy of riding and the beauty of artistic expression!

Dates TBA
Ages 8-10
Cost: $275 ($250 for CB members)
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trailblazers
Register for Wheels and Wrenches
Register for Trail Maintenance

Volunteer Camps

These two camps will do skills work in the morning Monday through Friday then do learning and volunteer work in the afternoon with two of our partner organizations Pedal It Forward and Trailblazers. Ages 10-14

Wheels and Wrenches with Pedal It Forward

Dates TBA
7 Hours of NICA Volunteer Hours
Cost: $400 (5 days skills, 3 days volunteer)

Trail Maintenance Class with NWA Trailblazers

Dates TBA
10 Hours of NICA Volunteer Hours.
Cost $425 (5 days skills, 4 days volunteer)

  • Day 1 (Monday):

    • Morning (9:00 am - 12:00 pm): Bike Skills Camp

    • Lunch Break (12:00 pm - 12:45 pm) (Participants bring their own lunch)

    • Afternoon (12:45 pm - 3:15 pm): Introduction to Sustainability & Environmental Factors in Trail Building

  • Day 2 (Tuesday):

    • Morning (9:00 am - 12:00 pm): Bike Skills Camp

    • Lunch Break (12:00 pm - 12:45 pm) (Participants bring their own lunch)

    • Afternoon (12:45 pm - 3:15 pm): Hands-on Trail Maintenance Basics

  • Day 3 (Wednesday):

    • Morning (9:00 am - 12:00 pm): Bike Skills Camp

    • Lunch Break (12:00 pm - 12:45 pm) (Participants bring their own lunch)

    • Afternoon (12:45 pm - 3:15 pm): Berms & Benchcuts Workshop

  • Day 4 (Thursday):

    • Morning (9:00 am - 12:00 pm): Bike Skills Camp

    • Lunch Break (12:00 pm - 12:45 pm) (Participants bring their own lunch)

    • Afternoon (12:45 pm - 3:15 pm): Building Jumps, Maintaining Flow Trail, and Skills Park Clinic brought to you by Bobby Parker of @betterbikingnwa

  • Day 5 (Friday):

    • Morning only (9:00 am - 12:00 pm): Bike Skills Camp

    • Pickup at 12pm

Thursday afternoon's session of building jumps, maintaining flow trails, and skills park clinic brought to you by:

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Mountain Bike Skills 

During Bike School Bentonville Spring Break and Summer Camps, riders will be coached by trained Bike School Bentonville  coaches on a variety of mountain bike skills so they can become safe and confident riders. Fundamental Skills include:

  • Ready/neutral position for descending hills
  • Side/Side bike body separation
  • Pedaling/shifting efficiently
  • Controlling speed and braking safely
  • Cornering confidently
  • Handling obstacles and rocky terrain
  • Riding with vision
  • Ratcheting and momentum

Camps are available for kids 6-13 years old. Participants will be evaluated on the first day and placed into groups based on skill and age. For a full description of our mountain bike skill level progression, view the TRAIL KIDS MTB Skill Level Guide.

Mountain bike in good, functioning condition:

Front & rear wheel disc brakes 

Functional shifting gears

Mountain bike tires

*Bikes will be inspected for functionality & safety

Properly fitting helmet & safety gear (gloves, knee & elbow pads, etc.)

Appropriate seasonal attire (moisture wicking fabric in summer, warm layers in winter (no cotton), etc.)

Closed toe shoes

Riders must carry their own hydration & snacks

Camps are ages 5 – 13, beginner to advanced abilities welcome (we split into different coaching groups based on ability, fitness, age, and friend request – friends who are of different riding abilities may not be placed together). 

Contact

For more information or questions about our summer programs email Vanessa at [email protected]

Scholarships

To apply for a scholarship, fill out the scholarship request form.

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