Cranbrook Youth Programs
As the Cranbrook mountain biking scene continues to grow, so does Ridetheory! We are proudly able to offer a limited number of weekly after school lessons and summer kids camps.
Our 3-5 day camps and youth lessons are designed to prepare our youth for trail riding for years to come. The kids will have a chance to work with different coaches who will fine tune each participant’s personal challenges on a bike and develop good habits.
We will focus on basic body positioning and balance then advance the skills into uphill and downhill travel. From here, the skills will continue to progress into cornering, basic braking techniques and safe trail etiquette.
The kids will make new shred buddies who share the same passion for the outdoors. For our future shredders of Cranbrook, these programs provide the perfect base of the pyramid for mountain bike development!
Note: We know our programs are limited so please contact us if you’d like to be on a waitlist or if there are any other programs that you’d like to see. We will try to accommodate your requests in the upcoming years!
What to Bring
- Helmet: Full face optional for dirt jumps
- Knee pads: mandatory except for 4-5 and 5-7 age groups. We highly recommend them though!
- Elbow pads: recommended
- Gloves: recommended
- Bike: in good working order with hand brakes
- Gears are strongly recommended for 5-7 age group and up
- Dirt jump bikes are not mandatory for jump courses
- Repair Kit: Correctly sized spare tube for your child's bike
- Hydration: 1-2L in bottles or a hydration pack
- Snacks
- Sunscreen: Please apply beforehand an send your kids with spare suncreen in full day programs
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Our coaches will carry repair kits and first aid supplies for added support.
2026 Programs
To participate in our Fernie or Kimberley programs (not incl. maintenance clinics), you must have a Fernie Trails Alliance or Kimberley Trails Society pass.
Please contact us if a course is full and you'd like to be placed on the waitlist.
Spring After School Lessons
- 7 week Trail Ages 5-7 Beginner. May 7 – June 18. Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30 pm
- 7 week Trail Ages 7-9 Intermediate. May 5 – June 16. Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 pm
- 7 week Trail Ages 9-13 Strong Intermediate/Advanced. May 8- June 19. Fridays from 4:30 to 6:30 pm
- 4 week Bring Your Own Parents. Ages 4-6 Learn to Pedal. May 6 – 27. Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 pm
- 4 week Bring Your Own Parents Ages 8-13 Trail Jumps. June 3 – 24. Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 pm
Summer Camps
- July 7 – 9, 9 am – 12 pm. Ages 5-7 Beginner
- July 7 – 9, 1:30 – 4:30 pm. Ages 7-9 Beginner/Strong Beginner
- July 21-23, 9 am – 12 pm. Ages 8-11 Intermediate/Strong Intermediate
- July 21-23, 1:30 – 4:30 pm. Ages 5-7 Beginner
- July 28-30, 9 am – 12 pm. Ages 4-6 Learn to Pedal
- August 4-6, 9am – 3 pm. Ages 10-14 Intermediate/Advanced
- August 8, 9 am – 12 pm. Bring Your Own Parent to Jumps Camp. Ages 8-12
***PLEASE NOTE***
We strive to make our Ridetheory programs as inclusive as possible. However, if your child requires additional learning supports, we do not often have the capacity to provide them. PLEASE discuss your situation with us BEFORE booking so we can try our best to provide the right level of support needed. Thank you!
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