Junior MTB Summer Camps

2 or 4-Day mountain bike skills instruction for youth & juniors in Bend, Oregon!

Each of our camps is set for a specific age / gender / skills focus. Mix and match camps with after school programs to build an effective custom progression for your rider.

All camps are based at our office at LOGE CAMPS Bend. Riding groups are created with a low rider to coach ratio to ensure effective coaching and individual attention.

Multiday camps help riders improve rapidly

  • 8:15 am to Noon
  • Small groups
  • Consistent coaches & peer groups
  • Longer practice than after school groups

Not for “Absolute Beginners”

Riders who truly have zero experience riding off road and are unsure if they can manage their bike on a trail are not recommended to attend these summer camps. We expect that riders can ride a bike on a trail, that they want to attend, want to learn from the coaches, and meet the requirements of the group as described.

Talk to us before you enroll if you’re not sure.

CJC Camp Skill Levels

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS: these riders can ride a bike but need to cover all of the basics about mountain biking. Less experienced, timid or unstable riders benefit from these fundamental skills on easier terrain with fewer obstacles and more frequent breaks.

INTERMEDIATE SKILLS: these riders enjoy trail riding and are ready for challenges, maneuvers, small jumps & drops, pedaling more mileage, etc. We review the fundamentals but expect riders are ready to make progress.

ADVANCED SKILLS: these camps present more complex skills / techniques / maneuvers that require excellent control and judgement to be performed safely. These skills are aligned more with experience than age, so age groups can be wider.

Age vs Ability

Riding with peers is the most important factor when coaches create groups. Parents should select our camps primarily by age.

Next, you can consider their experience or ability — most riders would prefer to repeat a level and feel like they’re in the right group rather than move up too quickly and feel like they don’t have the relevant skills, endurance or maturity to participate.

Bike & Gear

While most riders have their own bikes, juniors grown quickly so we have some rental bikes available. Talk to us if you’re interested in rentals, demos or need something like a helmet or gloves for your ride.

Tips for sizing bikes:

  • Ages 5 – 7 ride 16 – 24″ wheels
  • Age 7 – 11 either 24″ or 26″
  • Age 11+ get the largest wheelsize that works for your height and style

Mandatory for Participation:

  • Riders must enjoy the challenge of riding on trails, both up and down hills
  • Mountain bike: a working, modern mountain bike with two handbrakes, gears and wide tires
  • Gear: helmet, gloves, clothing for weather and riding location
  • Pack: water, snacks, extra tube & multi tool on every ride

Coaches

Our team of trained, experienced coaches works hard to ensure each rider in the camp is engaged, riding within their limits while exploring new challenges and having fun while learning. Many of our staff are certified by PMBIA to teach modern skills progressions.

Schedule

2-DAY Junior Mountain Bike Skills Camps

  • June 23 & 24: 2-DAY “COG KIDS MINI-CAMP 1” for ages 5 – 7
  • June 25 & 26 2-DAY “ELEMENTARY FUNDAMENTAL MTB SKILLS” for age 8 – 10
  • July 14 & 15: 2-DAY “ELEMENTARY FUNDAMENTAL MTB SKILLS” for age 8 – 10
  • July 16 & 17: 2-DAY “MIDDLE & HS ADVANCED MTB SKILLS” for age 11 – 16
  • August 4 & 5: 2-DAY “COG KIDS MINI-CAMP 2” for ages 5 – 7​
  • August 6 & 7: 2-DAY “GIRLS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CAMP” for age groups 8 – 10 & 11 – 13

4-DAY Junior Mountain Bike Skills Camps

  • June 30 – July 3: 4-DAY “ELEMENTARY INTERMEDIATE MTB SKILLS” for age 8 – 10
  • July 7 – 10: 4-DAY “MIDDLE SCHOOL INTERMEDIATE SKILLS” for age 11 – 13
  • July 21 – 24: 4-DAY “GIRLS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CAMP” for age groups 8 – 10 & 11 – 13
  • July 28 – 31: 4-DAY “ELEMENTARY INTERMEDIATE SKILLS” for age 8 – 10
  • August 11 – 14: 4-DAY “ELEMENTARY FUNDAMENTAL MTB SKILLS” for age 8 – 10
  • August 18 – 21: 4-DAY “ELEMENTARY INTERMEDIATE MTB SKILLS” for age 8 – 10

Camp Details

Minimum enrollment: note that all camps must have a minimum number of riders in order to run; we’ll be in touch with options a few days prior if the group is too small.

Skill Level: note these camps describe the skill-level of the material and intention of the camp, not the ability of the rider. By default, it’s better to be in a more foundational camp and progress quickly rather than be in a group where the material presented is above the rider’s expectations.

All Camps:

  • Coaches manage the daily plan to make sure each group is getting the right amount of challenge, eating, drinking, resting and balancing class-room time with riding.
  • We begin with bike checks, introductions, goals and ride plan. Then we may ride from our office, catch a shuttle, or take a van to another location.
  • Rides are a mix of skills presentations, demos from the coaches, time to practice skills at specific features or sections, and riding with intent on appropriate terrain.
  • Most of the skills we focus on are for trail riding. We will bring in maneuvers like jumps or drops when the group is ready and the coaches know them well enough to progress safely.
COG KIDS

For riders age 5 – 7 who are learning the basics about riding on singletrack.

  • These are 4-hour sessions so riders must want to ride and have enough stamina and maturity to be with their group for a half-day.
  • We ride in short segments, take lots of snack breaks and have a really fun time playing on bikes.
FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS
  • 2-day camps are great for these riders so they can build confidence and not get too fatigued
  • 4-day camps are better for riders who have done an after school group or 2-day camp with us and are ready to put in more mileage, see more terrain and need time at this level to build their skills.
  • We often look for “more mileage on easy trails” rather than going into tougher terrain.
  • Riders may be at this level for one camp or for multiple years. Talk to the coaches about how your rider is progressing.
INTERMEDIATE / SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

For riders with some experience who are looking to ride with more speed, better flow on rougher trails, or try more advanced skills like roll-downs, small drops, tabletops, berms & other features found on blue and black trails. Typically these riders hit the trails at least once a week and can manage pedaling uphill, riding small obstacles and are eager to learn more.

GIRLS GROUPS

Any rider who would prefer to ride this specific group coached by experienced women coaches is welcome to join.

ADVANCED SKILLS

For experienced riders who are looking to build proficiency with advanced skills so they can execute maneuvers with improved timing, confidence and flow on blue, black and double-black trails. Must have a solid foundation with some previous coaching so the instructors can jump right in to the progression.

  • Full suspension bike with dropper post highly recommended (talk to us about rental / demo options)
  • Great way for riders to build skills for gravity / enduro / xc events
ENDURO PREP CAMP

Enduro is a race format where riders are timed for multiple stages, usually descending, over the course of a longer route. Appropriate for riders who haven’t raced yet but are interested, or those in their first season of racing enduro. We will ride black trails, progress speed and repeat timed sections for fun. Check out the Youth All MTN Team and Enduro Team for more like this.

Tuition

  • Summer Mountain Bike Camps
  • Riders usually do 1, 2 or 3 camps each summer. Talk to us about doing multiple camps so we can make sure it’s a good progression for your rider.
  • Arrive at 8:15, finish at Noon each day.
  • 130 for a 2-day camp
  • 255 for a 4-day camp
  • Use 10% discount code MULTICHILD if you have multiple riders participating this season.
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