Kids, Youth, & Teen Programs
BOLD's Kids, Youth, and Teen Programs offer fun and engaging sessions designed to elevate mountain biking skills, bike handling techniques, and trail etiquette for all levels of riders in a safe and supportive environment.
Young Riders Group Lessons
We focus on building skills, confidence, and friendships through our kids and teen lessons. These programs are best suited for young riders who enjoy being outside and are comfortable riding their mountain bike on dirt trails. We will be pedalling both up and down mostly green trails and some blue and black trails. We'll go over bike handling, trail safety, braking and shifting, cornering, and how to overcome obstacles.
Be sure to bring sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. Kids will carry their own water, snacks, and spare clothes (weather dependent). Extra water and snacks will be at the trail head lot.
Mandatory gear includes a well-fitted and quality helmet, gloves, and knee and elbow pads. Bike must be in good working condition (gears are working properly and the bike is fitted properly). Bikes ideally have disc brakes, quality gearing and mountain bike tires with tread.
Need a reliable kids mountain bike or bike gear? Check out Smith Creek Cycle, Sovereign Cycle,
Fresh Air Kelowna, Cycle Path Kelowna, & Lake Country Cycle
If your child is unable to attend a day or needs to be picked up early, please contact Vanessa in advance on her cell at 778-821-2453
We encourage you to check your child for ticks at the end of the day. Learn about ticks in BC here.
Young Riders Academy: Spring Progression Courses
Young Riders Academy, a series of fun, skill-building mountain bike camps designed for beginner through intermediate riders. Each week focuses on building confidence, trail awareness, and strong riding fundamentals while enjoying the incredible trails of the Okanagan.
Courses range from ages 5-15
West Kelowna
through the City of West Kelowna
Crawford, Kelowna
4 Weeks: Starts first week in May
Young Riders Academy: Summer Camp
Young Riders Academy, a series of fun, skill-building mountain bike camps designed for beginner through intermediate riders. The four day program focuses on building confidence, trail awareness, and strong riding fundamentals while enjoying the incredible trails of the Okanagan.
Courses range from ages 5-15
What’s included for each rider:
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A BOLD Adventure Mountain Bike Booklet to guide their riding progression
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A custom race plate to personalize their bike
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Exclusive BOLD swag
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A refreshing cold organic scented facecloth to finish the ride feeling cool and recharged
Academy structure 3 hour lessons:
(ages 8 +)
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9:00-9:15 am-> meet your MTB Coach and friends, complete bike/gear safety check
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9:15-10:00am-> learn a skill then practice and play
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10:00-10:30am-> apply the learned skill on specific trails and develop the skill
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10:30-11:15am-> learn a maneuver then practice and play
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11:15-11:45am-> apply the learned maneuvers on specific trails and features and develop
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11:45-12:00pm-> Team-building games, followed by a group reflection circle to recap what was learned, discuss next steps, and give each rider a chance to share what they discovered and what they want to continue practicing
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12:00pm-> Guardian pick-up
Academy structure 2 hour lessons:
(ages 5-7)
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12:30-12:45pm> meet your MTB Coach and friends, complete bike/gear safety check
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12:45-1:00pm-> learn a few skills then practice and play
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1:00-1:30pm -> apply the learned skills on specific trails and develop the skill
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1:30-1:45pm-> learn second skill then practice and play
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1:45-2:15pm-> apply the learned skill on specific trails and features and develop
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2:15-2:30pm-> Team-building games, followed by a group reflection circle to recap what was learned, discuss next steps, and give each rider a chance to share what they discovered and what they want to continue practicing
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2:30pm-> Guardian pick-up
water and snack breaks, and working on the adventure booklet will be held throughout the duration of the lesson
West Kelowna
Crawford, Kelowna
* Gillard, Kelowna
Shuttle included
* Penticton
* Becker Park, Vernon
*Times may vary depending on location
Kids, Youth, & Teen Private Lessons
For ages 5 and up private lessons will teach your kids all the essential skills to ride safely while progressing in their passion of mountain biking. Your child will have a personalized lesson plan designed for their specific goals.
Before the lesson, we'll have a video chat to connect and discuss skills and goals. We'll teach biking skills for safety and mechanics. Your child will receive on-the-spot feedback for skill development, video and photo analysis. After the lesson, you'll receive a personalized lesson recap with extra tips, access to Mountain Riders Collective mentorship materials, and a customized progression plan after each lesson. Expect a boost of confidence and empowerment!
Location: Penticton, Smith Creek Trails, Gillard, Crawford, Lake Country, & Vernon
Please note that a minimum number of participants is required for our kids mountain bike programs to proceed. If the minimum enrolment is not met, BOLD reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the program. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified 72 hours in advance of the lesson start date and provided with options for alternative sessions or a full refund. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to providing a fun and enriching experience for your child!
Discover Your Skill Level
Need help determining where you're at?
Check out our guide to skill levels or contact us.