2010 MOUNTAIN BIKING CAMPS
6:1 Ratio
Offered Weeks 3-10
$495/week
Levels I & II
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ABOUT MOUNTAIN BIKING: Here's the great thing about this week new trails! Most kids hit their local single track in the backyard. Our groups go out and find the sweet stuff. Not only do we know all the games and challenges that sharpen your riding skills and proficiency on the bike, but they are FUN! We go out to the trails with the necessary obstacles required to hone proper technique, give you the bike maintenance skills to be a well rounded biker, and offer up a great group to ride with. The group travels in a responsible manner, and influences campers to understand proper etiquette and safe management of others and self. Individuals are encouraged to push themselves physically and technically. This is a week for campers to be ACTIVE, keeping on the move and coming home tired. Daily bike checks as well as daily skill challenges are posed to the group as short and long term goals. Skill cards give a set progression of skills to work on and improve upon. Safety is stressed at all times, and much attention is given to keeping the body tuned as well as the bike. This is a fast paced week of teamwork and individual growth. A perfect week for campers who are active and on the go.
2010 Instructor: Phil "New Guy" Raymond
2010 Instructor: Tom Doi
BASIC ITINERARY:
Bike I: Patapsco/ Washington Monument
Bike II: Gambrill/ Greenbrier St Park
See Needslist below
- Day 1: ABC Quick Check & Rules/safety of biking (Seneca Creek State Park).
- Day 2: Over Obstacles & Steeps Focus (Schaeffer Farms).
- Day 3: Ethics & Responsibilities Focus (Level I: Wakefield Park, Level II: Fountainhead Regional Park.
- Overnight Options: Patapsco State Park, Greenbrier State Park, Deep Creek, and Ohio Pyle Park. All itineraries are subject to change due to staff/camper decision based upon skill levels, rain closures, environmental hazards, and thirst for adventure. All changes to itineraries go through the Calleva Office first!
BASIC NEEDSLIST:All campers are expected to bring everyday: Helmet, Bike*, Water bottles, Personal Biking clothes/shoes, backpack w/ personal tools , Sunscreen, bug spray & Lunch. ***Parents must bring/return personal bikes to Calleva Office the weekend before or after program. Calleva has bikes for rent if you do not have a bike to bring. Calleva also has group tools for repairs and maintenance. Participants bikes and biking gear must be inspected by head Instructor.
BASIC OVERNIGHT NEEDS: Extra Tube for personal bikes, Sleeping Pad, Sleeping Bag, Daily Needs change of clothes, Flashlight/Headlamp, Cup, Bowl, & Spoon, Warm Jacket Rain Gear. EXTRA LUNCH FOR FRIDAY!
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Bike rental is available for an additional cost of $75/week. We recommend that campers have some experience on riding a bike on single track. Bikes are put on the busses on Monday and not returned until Friday on the afternoon bus routes. All helmets must have adequate straps, and fit properly.