Bike Classes & Camps 2013
Registration opens Feb. 1

Try out one of Cascade's spring break and summer camps or classes. With options for the experienced and inexperienced as well as kids and teenagers, you'll find some great opportunities to keep time off from school exciting and fun.

Register online for all Cascade youth classes and camps. Email [email protected] or call 206-694-9148 with questions.

ONGOING

URBAN RIDERS: one-day class
Ages: 11-15
Cost: $50
Location: Magnuson Park, Seattle or we can come to you

Whether you want to save the planet, get fit, save some cash, or get places fast, this Urban Riders class will keep you safe while you"re doing it. The first part of each class is for discussion about road rules, safety, and parking lot drills. During the second part of class we will practice navigating intersections, roadways and changing lanes. We will also work on practical skills like front wheel lifts. Bring a bike in good working order plus a helmet. Based on the League of American Bicyclists" curriculum.

Funded by the Larry Kemp Memorial Fund, WSBA (WA State Bicycle Association).

Important: You must sign and return this waiver and release one week prior to the start of camp in order to participate.

Register online

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SUMMER: Bike Camps

WHEELIE FUN CAMP - SOLD OUT
Ages: 6 to 8
Duration: 5 days

  • Camp 1: July 22 - 26
  • Camp 3: Aug. 12 - 16

Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cost: $170
Location: Cascade Bicycle Club, Magnuson Park, Seattle

Have the most fun ever exploring Magnuson Park by bike this summer! Come try some of your favorite games on bike like "Red Light, Green Light" and "Biker says." Learn about the pirates of Magnuson Park and follow the clues they left to help find their buried treasure. Finish the week with a ride to the lake where you can cool off in the wading pool. Bring your bike, a helmet and a lunch.

Must be able to ride two wheels (no training wheels).

Important: You must sign and return this waiver and release one week prior to the start of camp in order to participate.

Register online

WHEELIE FUN CAMP with Dale Turner YMCA
Ages: 6 to 8
Duration: 5 days

  • Camp 2: Aug. 5 - 9

Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (See YMCA for aftercare availability)
Cost: (YMCA price T.B.A.)
Location: Dale Turner YMCA, 19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline

Have the most fun ever exploring Magnuson Park by bike this summer! Come try some of your favorite games on bike like "Red Light, Green Light" and "Biker says." Learn about the pirates of Magnuson Park and follow the clues they left to help find their buried treasure. Finish the week with a ride to the lake where you can cool off in the wading pool. Bring your bike, a helmet and a lunch.

Must be able to ride two wheels (no training wheels).

Register through Dale Turner YMCA

BIKE CAMP: week-long camp
Ages: 9 to 12
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (varies by YMCA branch)
Location: Meet at the YMCA
Cost: Varies by YMCA
Registration: Contact specific YMCA

Like biking and want to expand your biking abilities? Take part in your own Tour de Seattle as you try different types of biking. Learn how to race BMX at McCollum BMX Park, carve down dirt trails with Trips for Kids at Saint Edward State Park, show off your jump skills at our freeride stunt course, do a ten mile cruise down the Burke Gilman Trail, and learn to fix your own flat tire. We'll put an emphasis on safety and more importantly fun! Helmets and bikes are provided. Bring your own lunch in a backpack. Program is sponsored by Group Health.

Day 1: Road Rules, Bike Safety Rodeo, Tour de Magnuson
Location: Magnuson Park, Seattle

Day 2: Mountain Biking with Trips for Kids
Location: Saint Edward State Park, Kenmore

Day 3: BMX Track Riding
Location: McCollum BMX Track , Everett

Day 4: Freeride Stunt Course, Fix-A-Flat, Tour de Magnuson
Location: Magnuson Park, Seattle

Day 5: Ten-mile Road Ride on the Burke Gilman Trail
Location: Magnuson Park, Seattle

DATES YMCA BRANCH REGISTRATION
June 24-28 University YMCA* Register at University YMCA
July 15-19 University YMCA* Register at University YMCA
July 29-Aug. 2 Northshore YMCA Register at Northshore YMCA
Aug. 19-23 Dale Turner YMCA Register at Dale Turner YMCA

* University YMCA camps are located at Building 406 ("The Brig") in Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle

Need help with registration? After clicking one of the above links, search on "speciality camps" and then click on the red box that says "REGISTER HERE."

MOUNTAIN BIKING: Summer camps (co-sponsored by Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance)

DIRT SHREDDERS CAMP - SOLD OUT
Ages: 6-8
Dates:

  • Session 1: July 15-19 Duthie Hill Park,
    27101 SE Duthie Hill Road, Issaquah WA
  • Session 2: Aug. 5-9 Saint Edward State Park,
    14445 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore, WA
  • Session 3: Aug. 26-30 Duthie Hill Park,
    27101 SE Duthie Hill Road, Issaquah WA

Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $225

Dirt shredders will roll through mountain bike trails in search of treasure while learning what it takes to ride safe. Riders will test their handling skills on the pump track, learn how to do a front wheel lift over the rubber chicken, play lots of games like "Bike Limbo" and experience a little trail riding like the pros. Dirt shredders must be able to ride on two wheels. Bring mountain bike (bmx bikes are ok), helmet and lunch in a backpack. Meet in the main parking lot. (This year Dirt Shredders is weeklong.)

Key Points:

  • Play games
  • learn basic skills
  • treasure hunt through the park
  • trail rides
  • Number plate decorating
  • Bring a bike

Dirt shredders must be able to ride on two wheels (no training wheels).

Important: You must sign and return this waiver and release one week prior to the start of camp in order to participate.

Register online

DIRT CAMP: week-long camp - SOLD OUT
Ages: 9 - 14
Dates: 5 days

  • Session 1: June 24-28
  • Session 2: July 8-12
  • Session 3: July 29 - Aug. 2
  • Session 4: Aug. 19-23

Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (9:30 drop-off available)
Location: Duthie Hill Park, 27101 SE Duthie Hill Road, Issaquah, WA
Cost: $275

Dominate jumps, rip through dirt and hammer around rocks and roots just like the pros! This camp is great for all levels as students will split into groups based on ability. We start our day off with skill builders and end our days with trail rides to test out our new skills. Ready to get dirty? In addition to riding we will also be getting our hands dirty to see what it takes to make a cool mountain bike park. We will work as a team, building trails throughout the park. Bring a mountain bike and helmet and lunch in a backpack.

Co-sponsored by the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance.

Key Points:

  • Improve dirt riding skills
  • Trail riding
  • Jump show
  • Trail building project
  • Bike maintenance
  • Great for all ability levels
  • Bring a bike and helmet

Important: You must sign and return this waiver and release one week prior to the start of camp in order to participate.

Register online

GIRLS' DIRT CAMP
Ages: 10 and older
Dates: July 22-26
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (9:30 drop-off available)
Location: Duthie Hill Park, 27101 SE Duthie Hill Road, Issaquah WA
Cost: $275

Ride like a girl and be proud of it! With guidance from our awesome female coaches, you will master riding skills, like getting up and over logs, bridges and drops, plus learn how to fix flat tires with ease, and have tons of fun trail riding. This camp is great for all levels as students will split into groups based on ability. There will be special guest appearances from local pro women riders. Bring your own mountain bike and helmet and lunch in a backpack.

Co-sponsored by the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance.

Key Points:

  • Improve dirt riding skills
  • Trail riding
  • Jump show
  • Trail building project
  • Bike maintenance
  • Inner tube jewelry making
  • “Girl Power” talks
  • Great for all ability levels
  • Bring a bike and helmet

Important: You must sign and return this waiver and release one week prior to the start of camp in order to participate.

Register online

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PROGRAMS for YOUTH AGENCIES / PARTIES

BIKE SKILLS & THRILLS
Ages: 11 and under
Time: 2-3 hours
Cost: $200
Location: We come to you.
Minimum: 5 kids, Maximum: 75 kids

A great way to get the kids in your summer program excited about riding along with the tools to do it safely! We start out with a twenty-minute safety talk including "Melon Drop" and interactive safety tips. Then we run a bike rodeo including skills like looking back for cars, rock dodge, slalom and slow racing. You provide the kids, bikes and helmets four volunteers to assist with the course, and a playground or closed parking lot to ride around in.

URBAN RIDERS: 1-day road-riding class
Ages: 11-15
Time: four-hour class
Cost: $50 per student (5 student min, 12 max)
Location: Magnuson Park or we can come to you

Whether you want to save the planet, get fit, save some cash, or get places fast, this Urban Riders class will keep you safe while you're doing it. The first part of each class is for discussion about road rules, safety, and parking lot drills. During the second part of class we will practice navigating intersections, roadways and changing lanes.We will also work on practical skills like front wheel lifts and fixing flat tires. Bring a bike in good working order plus a helmet. Based on the League of American Bicyclists' curriculum.

FAMILY BIKE SKILLS
Ages: 8-11 with parent
Time: 2 hrs
Cost: $20 per person
Location: At your location
Minimum: 8 people, Maximum: 20 people

Family Bike Skills is a two hour course designed to give families the skills for safe and fun road riding. Children will learn proper road rules and techniques in a safe environment alongside parents. Parents will learn to further support their child's riding education.

Bring bikes in good working order and helmets.

To schedule one of the above programs for your agency or party, contact Robin Randels, Classes Coordinator, [email protected], (206) 446-7457

TRIPS FOR KIDS SEATTLE: day trips
Ages: 10-17
Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $150 for a group of 10 kids plus staff; $125 for second day with same group of students.
Location: Saint Edward State Park, Kenmore

Mountain bike programs and environmental awareness for kids who wouldn't otherwise have these opportunities. Kids learn trail etiquette, rules of riding, bike skills and an appreciation for the environment. Bikes, helmets, gloves, Clif Bars, and full water bottles are supplied. At the end of each ride, we reflect on the day and share what we have learned. Agencies can sign up groups by contacting us. Visit the Trips for Kids website for more information.

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS: Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, Larry Kemp Memorial Fund/ WSBA (WA State Bicycle Association), Trips for Kids Seattle (A Cascade Bicycle Club program), Clif Bar, Seattle YMCA, Everett YMCA, Magnuson Community Center, McCollum BMX Track.

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Registration Information

Register online for spring after-school programs and summer camps.

Email [email protected] or call 206-418-8338 with questions.

Scholarships

Scholarships available based on need. For more information email [email protected] or call 206-427-3090.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received at least five business days before the camp start date (i.e., no later than 4:30 p.m. the Monday before start date) to receive a refund, minus a $25 cancellation fee. Cancellations received after that time will be refunded 50% of the registration fee.

Contact Information

For more information, contact:
Jenny Almgren
email: [email protected]
phone: 206-694-9148

or

Kat Sweet
email: [email protected]
phone: 206-427-3090