Updated 2/2/26
Each of our camps is set for a specific age, gender and skill level. Mix and match camps with after school programs to build an effective custom progression for your rider’s entire season.
All camps are based at our office. Riding groups are created with a low rider to coach ratio to ensure effective coaching and individual attention.
We recommend enrolling in 1 – 3 summer camps each year. These clubs and teams also have weekly summer sessions that you can do in addition to or as an alternative to the two and four day camps: Enduro, XC, Youth All Mountain Teams, and Cascadia Club.
Camps are defined by the skill level, not by participant ability.
2026 Overview
2-day and 4-day options listed below
Check out the Adventure Rides and Team Trips to races for more summer activities
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.
Camp Format:
- Coaches manage the daily plan to make sure each group is getting the right amount of challenge, eating, drinking, resting and balance of 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.
Not for “Absolute Novices”
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 welcome beginner riders who can ride a mountain bike on a trail, who want to attend, and who desire to learn fundamental skills from the coaches.
Talk to us before you enroll if you’re not sure.
Age vs Ability
Riding with peers is the most important factor when coaches create groups. Parents should select our camps primarily by age, then by skill level.
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.
Bikes & 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
Skills Camps Defined
We define the camp levels by the skills we expect to teach, rather than a rider’s ability. Ability can vary on so many factors and riders will often self-select to a higher level too soon, leading to gaps in knowledge, potential lack of safety and an overall slower progression.
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: these riders enjoy riding and may have a good amount of experience but they need more time to learn the basics and feel more capable. 2-day camps are great for these riders to build confidence without too much fatigue. 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.
INTERMEDIATE SKILLS: these riders are looking smooth and strong on the trail. They enjoy trail riding and are ready for additional 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.
GIRLS CAMPS: we can often take a wider age & ability range for the girls camps to ride with primarily with women coaches.
Mandatory for Participation:
Riders contribute their positive attitudes about themselves and their teammates.
Riders must fit the requirements for the specific camp.
Equipment:
Helmet, proper clothing for the weather, extra tube, multi-tool, water and snack must be carried on every ride.
Bikes and equipment varies depending on the group, read more below or contact us with questions.
No e-bikes, talk to us if this is a limiter.
Camp Schedule
Icons are color-coded with green for beginner or all-levels, blue for intermediate and up, and red for advanced.
2026 2-Day Camps
June 15 & 16: 2-DAY “COG KIDS MINI-CAMP 1” for ages 5 – 7
June 17 & 18 2-DAY “ELEMENTARY FUNDAMENTAL MTB SKILLS” for age 8 – 10
June 22 & 23: 2-DAY “ELEMENTARY INTERMEDIATE MTB SKILLS” for age 8 – 11
June 24 & 25: 2-DAY “ELEMENTARY ADVANCED MTB SKILLS” for ages 8 – 12
July 13 & 14: 2-DAY “GIRLS FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT” for age groups 8 – 10 & 11 – 13
July 15 & 16: 2-DAY “COG KIDS MINI-CAMP 2” for ages 5 – 7
August 3 & 4: 2-DAY “COG KIDS MINI-CAMP 3” for ages 5 – 7
August 5 & 6: 2-DAY “GIRLS INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED SKILLS DEVELOPMENT” for age groups 8 – 10 & 11 – 13
2026 4-Day Camps
June 29 – July 2: 4-DAY “ELEMENTARY INTERMEDIATE MTB SKILLS” for age 8 – 11
July 6 – 9: 4-DAY “ELEMENTARY FUNDAMENTAL MTB SKILLS” for age 8 – 10
July 20 – 23: 4-DAY “GIRLS ALL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT” for age groups 8 – 10 & 11 – 13
July 27 – 30: 4-DAY “ELEMENTARY INTERMEDIATE SKILLS” for age 8 – 11
August 10 – 13: 4-DAY “ELEMENTARY FUNDAMENTAL MTB SKILLS” for age 8 – 10
August 17 – 20: 4-DAY “ELEMENTARY INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED MTB SKILLS” for age 8 – 12
Practice Details
Summer Camps
2 or 4 consecutive days.
Arrive on time at 8:15 AM, pick-up at Noon
Rider receives 1 casual t-shirt per year. Purchase additional clothing separately at cost.
$ 150 for 2-day Camps
$ 280 for 4-day Camps
Excellent Coaches
Summer Camps are led by our awesome staff of trained adult coaches and supported by teen interns. Our coaches make an assessment of the group, develop a plan for the day and can make adjustments for the following days to ensure the riders have fun on the best trails for their development.
- Progressive: coaches enhance the riders’ capabilities through a proven modern mountain bike skills progression.
- Individualized: each rider receives feedback to develop a relationship with the coaches and work toward their specific goals.
- Regular attendance is important because camps are short. If you cannot attend the first day of the camp we’d rather reschedule you to another one. And we expect riders to be a little tired as the camp goes on, but we manage their energy well so encourage them to come even if they’re a little tired.
Main Contact: Bill Warburton
Coach Bill leads the XC & Cyclocross teams, then coaches with the Enduro & Youth All Mountain groups when he can. A Level 2 certified skills instructor, he has been racing and training since 1995.
Team Add-Ons
Team Clothing & Uniforms
Each season, riders will receive 1 casual t-shirt + 1 team uniform item from Jakroo — items may include short or long sleeve tech tee, jacket or bib shorts. All other items are available for purchase at cost from our Jakroo store. Details are shared by email when the ordering windows are open.
Adventure Rides
Separate from trips to events or races, each stand-alone full day ride is curated for a specific audience of CJC juniors, parents or public riders to enjoy some epic trails.
Team Trips
Team trips are outlined on the schedule above and can be single or multiple days. Select the “start date” to enroll in the trip(s) of your choice. If the trip is cancelled you will receive a 100% refund.
Enrollment
Important:
Tuition assistance is available up to 50% off for tuition, excluding trips. Send a written request for pre-approval to bill@cogwild.com before enrolling.
INCLUDED = 1 T-shirt included for the year. Additional clothing is purchased at cost.
Team trips and Cog Wild Adventure Days are priced separately.
CRITICAL ENROLLMENT STEPS
Payment = online system takes a non-refundable 25% deposit at the time of booking. Remainder will auto-collect 2-days prior to the first activity. Call us to make your booking over the phone or to arrange payment with cash or check (which saves some online booking fees).
Credits & Discounts = credits in the form of gift cards / coupons like MULTICHILD discount and gift certificates can be entered at checkout. Contact us before you enroll if you need to check on a credit or find a code.
Answer the Rider Questions = you must continue from the “payment complete” message into the Client Terminal to answer the required questions for your enrollment or we will not be able to generate accurate rosters for our coaches. First time enrollments please answer everything — repeat enrollments can just do Rider Name and Medical info or whatever is important for our coaches to know. This information is only populated to our rosters through the current enrollment, not from previous enrollments.
Sign Waivers = only needed once a year in the Client Terminal, and the system should remember you based on your email.