YOUTH PROGRAMMING

About Bike School Bentonville Youth Programs

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. 

2025 Programs

Trail Kids

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8 week class with progressive skill building for ages 5-13.

Spring Break Camps

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2 and 5 day options March 10 through April 8

Summer Camps

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3 and 5 day camps May 28 through August 8

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Mountain Bike Skills 


During Bike School Bentonville Youth Programs, 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

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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