Do your teens like cycling? Then our Teen Bike Camp may be the right place for them.
This Summer, we are offering two, 4 week sessions starting mid-June. Kids ages 12 and over will learn about bike repair and bike safety through our adopt-a-bike program and group rides.
Each week, students will learn new repair skills and ride to new destinations while learning teamwork, problem solving, route planning and how to safely navigate city streets. Kids will also have the opportunity to earn-a-bike and keep a bike they learned to repair on their own.
On work days (Tuesdays), students should come prepared to get their hands dirty. In these hands-on sessions, kids will learn about tools and safe best practices, bike parts, flat tire repair/replacement, chain maintenance, brake and shift cable repalcement and introduction to wheel truing. Comfortable clothes are recommended and closed-toe shoes are required. Kids should bring a hat, sunscreen and water bottle. Snacks will be provided (please let us know if you have any food allergies).
On ride days (Thursdays), kids will learn to explore their community via bike and transit. Rides may include trips to Manhattan Beach, Little Tokyo, Inglewood Pump Track and more. Kids should wear comfortable clothes. Closed-toe shoes are required. Please also bring a water bottle, sunscreen, snacks, bike lock and means to carry their gear (such as a backpack).
Students will receive a new bike helmet and bike lights for their efforts too!
Cost $ 250 per session (8 workshops per session: twice/week, 4 weeks)
Session 1: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 17 – July 10 REGISTER FOR SESSION 1
(July 17, 19, 24, 26, July 1, 3, 8, 10)
Session 2: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 15- August 7 REGISTER FOR SESSION 2
(July 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, August 5, 7)
All sessions are 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and take place at the Culver-Palms YMCA, 4500 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City 90230
• Students must be 12 and over
• Signed waiver must be completed in advance. Click here to sign: SESSION 1 SESSION 2
• Camp fees must be paid in advance
• Walk ‘n Rollers and the YMCA will require liability waivers to be signed ( 2 separate forms will be required). These must be completed before the first workshop.
• Work days (Tuesdays) are conducted outside, under canopies
• Ride days will leave at 12:30 sharp and will include rides up to 10 miles and may include riding on bike paths, riding on city streets, transit use, or some combination of some or all.
• On work days, students should come prepared with comfortable work clothes that can get dirty, including closed-toe shoes, hat, sunscreen.
• Snacks will be provided on workdays (please notify our instructors of any food allergies)
• Students should come prepared to ride on Thursdays with comfortable clothing including closed-toe shoes, water bottle, snacks, bike lock and pre-loaded Metro Tap Card or with the online app ready to go. Note, most students qualify for a free metro tap card. Visit your local transit agency for details.
• Students must be registered for the entire session to participate in any of the workshops.
• Workshops missed in session 1 can be made up in session 2 at no additional charge
