SPRING BREAK CAMPS AND
SUMMER 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.
Available Camps
2 and 5 Day Spring Break Camps
Spring Break Camps meet from from 1 pm - 4 pm. Cost is $240 (2 day) and $350 (5 day).
3 Day Summer Camps
3 Day Summer Camps meet from from 9 am - 12 pm. Cost is $250
5 Day Summer Camps
5 Day Summer Camps meet from from 9 am - 12 pm. Cost is $350
Trails and Take Aparts:
Mountain Biking and Steam
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.