Programs

Summer Bike Camp

2024 Sessions

Participating in Youth Summer Bike Camp is about empowerment, building confidence, and above all . . . FUN!

Through our Youth Summer Bike Camp program your child’s confidence, knowledge, and skills increase in a safe, fun, and peer-inspired environment. Activities focus on developing safe-riding skills, mechanical knowledge, and bike handling for each skill level, as well as exposure to health and wellness, environmental stewardship, air quality issues, and recycled art through a series of hands-on experiences. 

  • Each week-long camp session costs $275.

  • Scholarships and tuition discounts are available for qualifying families. Please email us for details.

  • Campers begin and end each day at El Grupo’s Clubhouse located at 610 N. 9th Ave, near 5th Street and west of Stone Ave, just north of downtown.

  • Campers begin the day at 8:00 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. (Drop off as early as 7:30 a.m.)

  • The camp is designed for youth ages 7-13. 

  • Limited to one session per camper (i.e., you can sign up for only one of the three summer sessions).

Summer Bike Camp Parent Testimonials

  • “My son's whole attitude has shifted this week. I can tell that he’s confident, not just in his riding but in himself. He’s showing more grit than he has before and I just couldn’t be more thankful he’s had this experience. He seems to have loved every minute of it, even the difficult ones. I especially appreciate that he was treated with such positivity and high expectations- he thrives in that environment.”

  • “My daughter loves this camp! She is 12 and this was her 4th year. Even after the first year, her confidence on the bike was immediately improved. As she gets older, I think she appreciates the sense of freedom and independence that cycling offers. She always has a blast!”

  • “He was so welcomed! He had a lot of fun with his counselors, jr. counselors, and other campers. This year (his 3rd at camp) he exploded with confidence, even with a couple falls at Barrio.”

  • “She started out not liking camp, as she had to learn things and amend her accidents. But, as she did that, and saw results, she loved camp. I attribute part of this to the staff, who were able to work so well with her personality, and listened to my concerns as a parent (go Sam!).”

  • “One of my kiddos had been to El Grupo camp before and was more confident on her bike. She is now extremely confident and ready to ride anywhere! My other two had never ridden bikes before and now they can ride with confidence. They all had a fabulous experience and LOVED all the people they worked with at El Grupo! We are so grateful!”

  • “Mis hijos están felices de participar en SBC!”

  • “My son has never experienced a camp or cycling activities without a parent present. We just weren’t sure how his autism would present itself in a new venue with new faces and no parent available to help him navigate if he got overwhelmed. Every day, though, he came home enthusiastic, excited, and full of confidence. He actually made friends and seemed to engage easily with everyone by the end of the week, rather than seeking solitary pursuits and coping routines…”

  • “…His counselors were amazing. They seemed to bring out the very best of each “camper,” locked in on their unique abilities, challenged them to work through deficits, and were absolutely full of positive, encouraging, and contagious enthusiasm. They made such a difference in my son, in only a week!”

  • She loved it! Said she'll miss getting up every morning and going there.

Sample Schedule

  • Day 1: Orientation to the values of El Grupo, bikes, bike mechanics, and bike safety. And we ride!

  • Day 2: On-the-bike skills sessions and nutrition activities.

  • Days 3 & 4: Bike rides! With lots of skills training along the way, recycled art, health & clean air activities.

  • Day 5: Bike ride to group “Goal Destination” and Graduation Celebration!

Fees, Cancelations and Refunds

  • 30-90 days prior to start date: $50 processing fee for cancellations. No fee for session changes (based on availability).

  • 30 days or fewer prior to start date: NO REFUND for cancellations. $25 fee for session changes (based on availability).

Once you are registered, more details will be sent out one week prior to your camp week.