Camps

GEAR GRINDERS MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP – Beginner

AGES 6-8 Young riders will learn to correctly use front brakes, rear brakes and appropriate use of gears. Participants will encourage each other and use teamwork while being introduced to climbing and descending safely. GEAR SMASHERS MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP – Intermediate

AGES 6-8 Riders will continue to build confidence in using front/rear brakes and gears while we introduce the 5-core mountain bike skills, body position, braking, climbing, descending and cornering. GEAR GREASERS MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP – Beginner

AGES 9-12 We will learn to execute the 5-core mountain bike skills, body position, braking, climbing, descending and cornering. Riders will gain confidence in braking and using gears at the appropriate times and focusing on climbing with proper body mechanics before learning how to safely descend. GEAR MASTERS MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP – Intermediate

AGES 9-12 Riders will begin to advance the 5-core mountain bike skills, body position, braking, climbing, descending and cornering. We will introduce how to handle rocks, gain speed while in control, and climb/descend safely and confidently.

REGISTER FOR CLASSES STARTING AT 7AM: cityofboise.org/parks AUGUST 15 (Residents) AUGUST 17 (Non-residents) LEGO® SPIKE AND PIZZA! Look for more camps online in November!

AGES 10-14 Come check out this NEW and FUN way to combine your love of Legos with easy coding. Spike has colorful LEGO building elements, easy to use hardware and an intuitive drag and drop coding language based on Scratch. Spike Prime will engage kiddos through playful learning activities to think critically and solve complex problems, regardless of their learning level. We will take care of dinner each week with a pizza party. Food allergies? Please let us know ahead of time so we can make arrangements. Contact Clay Lee for questions at 208-608-7680.

PROGRAM Gear Grinders Mountain Bike Camps

Boise Parks and Recreation is proud to partner with ‘Get in Gear Mountain Bike School.’ Camps emphasize learning to navigate our Ridge to Rivers trail system, proper etiquette, respect for nature, how to be a good teammate and having fun! We will cover some basic bike maintenance and first aid skills. Details for what to expect each day will be emailed the week before camp. For questions on what level is appropriate for your rider, please contact Sheree Chaffin at sheree@getingear.us Riders need to bring a maintained mountain bike, snacks and water bottle. BMX, fixed geared, or training/strider bikes will not work on the trails.

AGE CLASS DAY TIME DATE LOCATION FEE RES/NR ACTIVITY#

6-8 GEAR GRINDERS MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP – Beginner Tu-Th 5-7PM

6-8 GEAR SMASHERS MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP – Intermediate Tu-Th 5-7PM

9-12 GEAR GREASERS MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP – Beginner Tu-Th 5-7PM

9-12 GEAR MASTERS MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP – Intermediate Tu-Th 5-7PM

10-14 LEGO® SPIKE AND PIZZA! F 6-8PM Aug 23-25 Oct 4-6 Sept 6-8 Oct 18-20 Aug 30-Sept 1 Oct 11-13 Sept 13-15 Oct 25-27 Sept 9-Oct 28 Nov 4-Dec 23* Fort Boise CC $37/$56.80

Fort Boise CC $37/$56.80

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Fort Boise CC $37/$56.80 120710-01 120710-02

Dick Eardley SC $100.18/$152.98 119319-01 $76.18/$115.78 119319-02 *No Class Nov 11 & 21-25