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

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

2 and 5 day options March 10 through April 8
Summer Camps

3 and 5 day camps May 28 through August 8

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.
