DC Explorers Bike Camp is a free, weeklong summer bike camp for students ages 10-14.
Campers will explore DC by bike and learn how to navigate safely and confidently in an urban environment.
Activities:
- Daily group bike rides to fun destinations!
- Learn safe bike riding skills - using hand signals, when and how to shift gears, Quick Stop technique, scanning and more!
- Learn basic bike maintenance skills and visit WABS's Gearin' Up bike shop
- Explore DC's many bike trails with the WABA Trail Rangers
- Discover DC Bike infrastructure - ride the roads in protected bike lanes, sharrows and more!
- Take your bike on Metro! Learn how to become multi-modal and travel with your bike on DC's metro system.
Requirements:
- Campers must be between 10-14 years old.
- Able to ride (no training wheels) for up to 30 minutes at a time.
- Attend one Camp Pre-Assessment and Bike Inspection clinic. Details provided at registration.
- Bikes and helmets can be provided at no cost to any camper. Let us know if your camper will need a bike and/or helmet for the week.
Costs:
- Camp is free to attend but there is a $50 refundable registration fee to hold a spot.
- Lunch, snacks and water provided.
- Admission fees for activities are provided at no cost to the camper.
Camp is limited to 15 participants. We will maintain a wait-list for any open vacancies that should occur.