Summer Camps
Ridetheory offers several kids camps throughout the summer for ages 4-14 (exceptions apply based on skill level). These 3-5 day camps 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 Fernie, this camp is the perfect base of the pyramid for mountain bike development!
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.
2025 Fernie Dates
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.
Ages 5-7
- July 2-4. Half day AM beginner
- July 7-9. Full day beginner**
- August 11-14. Half day AM strong beginner
- Aug 25-28. Half day PM beginner
Ages 7-9
- July 2-4. Half day PM beginner
- July 14-17. Half day AM intermediate
- July 22-25. Full day Intermediate
- Aug 11-14. Half Day PM Strong Beginner
Ages 10-13
- July 14-17. Half Day PM Intermediate
- July 28-31. Half Day PM Jump Focused, Strong Intermediate/Advanced
Ages 10-17
- July 26-27. Advanced Cornering Weekend
- Aug 5-8. Full Day Race Development Camp
Dirt Jump Camp
- July 28-31. Ages 7 to 11. Half Day AM. Beginner to Intermediate
- August 25-28. Ages 10 to 13. Half Day PM. Intermediate to advanced
- August 9-10. Ages 10+ Advanced to Expert Dirt jumps with Paul Harrop
Combo Trail and Jumps Camp
- August 19-22. Full day
** These camps are staffing dependent and registration will not be open yet. Please let us know if you’d like to be on the waitlist.
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