Kimberley Youth Programs
Ridetheory offers programs through the riding season from Spring to Fall designed to encourage progression and nurture passion in youth. Learning amongst new and old friends, your kids will build confidence, inspire each other, learn the meaning of dedication and commitment, and be a team player – skills that can all be transferred into their daily lives. Aside from that, they’ll be getting plenty of exercise, fresh air and connecting with nature. You’ll be picking them up each week grinning ear to ear!
Our expert PMBIA-certified coaches will begin by safely introducing skills appropriate to the level of the group. The groundwork includes techniques such as basic body position, learning to pump, cornering on flat ground, and front and rear wheel lifts. We’ll continue to refine these skills each lesson and introduce new concepts.
Your kids will learn how to responsibly navigate different obstacles with regards to line choice, choosing features, which trails to ride, as well as the fact that it’s okay to walk away from some challenges. Our goal is to progress at a safe and healthy rate so that they can keep riding for years to come.
Lastly, we will teach your kids that without the hard work from trail builders, volunteers, mountain bike clubs and permission from landowners, we wouldn’t have the sport as we know it today. It is our privilege and not our right to use the trails. In addition to riding, our dirt jump sessions will include time spent watering and maintaining the jumps because as the saying goes, “no dig, no ride”.
What to Bring
- Helmet (full face encouraged for dirt jumps)
- Knee pads (mandatory except for 4-6 and 5-7 age groups)
- 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
- Plenty of water
- Snacks
- Sunscreen
- Clothing appropriate for the weather
Benefits of learning amongst other youth:
- Make new friends/bond with current friends
- Build confidence
- Inspire each other
- Learn the payoff that comes from dedication and commitment
- Be a team player
2025 Programs
* Kimberley & Cranbrook youth programs registration NOW OPEN!
* All other program registration open March 31 @ noon. We will have the schedule on our website as soon as we can and cannot provide any sneak peeks. Thank you for your understanding.
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.
After School Lessons
- 6 week Jumping and Pumping Ages, 6-13. May 14-June 18. Wednesdays from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.
- 5 week Trail Ages 5-7 Beginner and Strong Beginner. May 27-June 24. Tuesdays from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.
- 5 week Trail Ages 7-10 Intermediate. May 23-June 20. Fridays from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.
Summer Camps
- July 2-4, 9 am-12 pm, Ages 5-7 Beginner
- July 28-31, 1:30-4:30 pm, 7-10 Strong Beginner, Jumps & Pump Track Combo
- July 14-17, 9 am-3 pm. Ages 10-13 Strong Intermediate
- July 28-31, 9 am-12pm, Ages 6-13 Dirt Jumps and Pump Track All Levels
- July 28-31, 1:30-4:30pm, Ages 10-13 Strong Intermediate
- August 18-21, 9 am-12pm, Ages 5-7 Strong Beginner/Intermediate
- August 18-21, 1:30-4:30pm, Ages 7-9 Strong Beginner/Intermediate
- August 25-28, 9 am-3pm, Ages 7-10 Strong Intermediate Trails, Jumps & Pump Track Combo
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