SUMMER 2023 PROGRAMS- Registration Open!
Summer 2023 Programs
BendRacing, the premier adventure racing company, is excited to team up with the Bend Endurance Academy to host two Adventure Race Camps this summer. Adventure racing is a multi-disciplined event, where teams of 2, 3 and 4 use a map and compass to bike, run/trek and paddle their way to different checkpoints on a set course. Kind of like an outdoor adventure athlete scavenger hunt!
This program would aim to teach youth all the skills that are needed to have fun and succeed in this sport – orienteering, mountain biking, off trail trekking/running, paddling, river safety and rock climbing/ropes skills all while working as a team and learning how to be more adaptable and resilient.
Each day we will focus on a specific skill, and at the end of the week we will hold an event where students can use their new skills!
Our program is designed to inspire, to build community, to work through challenges as a team and to learn how to communicate with one another all while being outside. It is designed with the idea that at the end of the camp, they will have learned skills to help them complete a mini adventure race with their family and friends.
Our Adventure Race coaches bring over 100 years of adventure racing combined, we have taught many teams, individuals and youth the basic skills that are needed in adventure racing. They come with a professional and holistic approach to coaching and mentoring youth. We are committed to providing a safe and encouraging space for every single individual.
EQUIPMENT
Kids should have their own bike plus basic bike repair kit (tube, CO2/ pump), hydration pack with water carrying ability and enough room for layers, running shoes, snacks, helmet, sunglasses, layers, sunscreen, hat and GRIT! If they have a harness or climbing equipment we encourage them to bring it as well on the appropriate days.
SCHEDULE & MEETING LOCATION
Sessions are 9am-1pm Monday-Friday. Participants will meet at the BEA office and be shuttled to different locations each day.
Dates:
- June 26-30 (2-4th graders) (Register here!)
- July 17-21 (5-7th graders) (Register here!)
Cost:
$560 for the week
We have designed this program with our younger public in mind. This session is for those who have not yet transitioned to a bike with pedals, who have never spent time away from their caregivers, have never spent time in a group setting, or maybe just getting used to being outdoors.
We spend one hour and half together, riding a bike and developing a great sense of balance. We build forts, we explore nature, create art, and help foster independence in your rider. Caregivers are encouraged to leave during the sessions.
Each rider comes with their own push bike, a helmet and a small backpack to carry water and snacks.
AGE AND SKILLS
This program is designed for PS-PK riders who are not yet riding a bike with pedals.
For the child who has never been on a pushbike to the one close to transitioning to a bike with pedals.
Kids ride with their coach in little pods of three or up to six kids for two coaches.
Note that we try our best to accommodate your requests but our coaches have the best perspective and expertise to offer the optimal experience for your child and the other riders.
INSTRUCTOR RATIO
Instructor to rider ratio is 1:3 to allow for safety, confidence building, and maximum individualized attention to each rider’s physical and emotional needs.
Each session is limited to 6 riders only.
SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
Pushbike sessions are offered on Friday from 9:30am-11am
Riders and their caregivers meet us directly at Phil’s Trailhead.
Our Summer program offers two different sessions of four weeks each:
First Sessions from July 7- 28th
Second Session from August 4th-25th
$180 for each 4 Week Session
This camp is designed for our youngest riders and is focused on PLAY/SOCIAL SKILLS and RIDING SKILLS.
PLAY/SOCIAL SKILLS
Plenty of time for free play is offered while we move through the trails. Children can play on boulders and logs, play with sticks to build forts and we encourage pretend play to help our younger public build their social skills.
RIDING SKILLS
Our sessions bring emphasis on the following skills:
Stance and balance, learning to stand up, going downhill with pedals leveled.
Brakes and gears: when and how to use them.
AGE AND SKILLS
For PK-K riders (as of September 2023), from beginners to intermediate riders.
Riders are grouped depending on the rider’s experience and skills.
Riders should be able to start and stop their own bike. If you are unsure if your rider fits this criteria, please reach out to the MTB program director.
INSTRUCTOR RATIO
Instructor to rider ratio is 1:3 to allow for safety, confidence building, and maximum individualized attention to each rider’s physical and emotional needs.
GEAR
For ages 4 to 6, we recommend 12” wheels or larger with at least one handbrake. No coaster brakes or training wheels please.
SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
8:30 AM-11:30 AM
All 2-Day camps
- 7/5-7/6
- 7/10-7/11
- 7/24-7/25
- 8/7-8/8
- 8/21-8/22
Riders meet directly at Phil’s TH.
2 Day Camp: $160
These camps are focused on PLAY/SOCIAL SKILLS and RIDING SKILLS.
PLAY/SOCIAL SKILLS
Plenty of time for free play is offered while we move through the trails. Children can play on boulders and logs, play with sticks to build forts,… We encourage pretend play to help our younger public build their social skills.
RIDING SKILLS
Our sessions bring emphasis on the following skills:
Stance and balance, learning to stand up, going downhill with pedals leveled…
Brakes and gears: when and how to use them.
Vision: anticipating and line choices.
Cornering skills for more advanced riders.
AGE AND SKILLS
This program is designed for our younger riders, for 1st to 2nd graders (September 2023), from beginners to intermediate riders.
Riders are grouped by age for better focus, age-appropriate activities, and terrain choices.
Riders need to be able to start and stop their bikes on their own. If you are unsure if your rider fits this criteria please reach out to the program director.
INSTRUCTOR RATIO
Instructor to rider ratio is 1:4 to allow for safety, confidence building, and maximum individualized attention to each rider’s physical and emotional needs.
GEAR
For this age we recommend 20” wheels or larger with at least one handbrake.
No coaster brakes or training wheels please.
These recommendations are approximative and always depend on your child’s size.
Riders should also have a pack with water, a tube that fits their bike, and a snack.
SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
8:30 AM-12:30 PM
We meet directly at Phil’s TH.
2-Day
- 7/10-7/11
- 7/26-7/27
- 8/7-8/8*
3- Day
- 8/21-8/23*
4 Day
- 7/17-7/20*
2 Day Camps: $180
3 Day Camps: $270
4 Day Camps: $360
*After Camp Climbing Add on Available
Our Summer camps have one main objective: having fun on the bike!
It’s a time to discover the trails or know them better, and some skills are reviewed in order to keep the riders safe (braking, body position,…).
In order to participate in these camps, riders need to have a minimum 24” mountain bike (hardtail or full suspension) with two hand-brakes, gears and mountain bike tires (no slick tires). The bike must be in perfect riding condition.
The riders are also responsible to bring their own gear (helmet, knee pads, backpack, etc…). Although not mandatory, knee pads, gloves, and glasses are highly recommended.
INSTRUCTOR RATIO
1:5 to allow for safety, confidence building, and maximum individualized attention to each rider’s physical and emotional needs.
AGE AND SKILLS
This camp is designed for 3-4th graders only (as of September 2023).
From true beginners to advanced riders.
SCHEDULE, LOCATION and COST
8:30 AM-1:30 PM each day.
2-Day
- 7/12-7/13
- 8/23-8/24
3-Day
- 7/31-8/2*
- 8/14-8/16
4-Day
- 7/17-7/20*
Riders and their caregivers meet their coaches directly at Phil’s Trailhead.
2 Day: $220
3 Day: $330
4 Day: $440
*After Camp Climbing Add on available
Our Summer camps have one main objective: having fun on the bike!
It’s a time to discover the trails or know them better, and some skills are reviewed in order to keep the riders safe (braking, body position,…).
In order to participate in these camps, riders need to have a minimum 24” mountain bike (hardtail or full suspension) with two hand-brakes, gears and mountain bike tires (no slick tires). The bike must be in perfect riding condition.
The riders are also responsible to bring their own gear (helmet, knee pads, backpack, etc…). Although not mandatory, knee pads, gloves, and glasses are highly recommended.
INSTRUCTOR RATIO
1:5 to allow for safety, confidence building, and maximum individualized attention to each rider’s physical and emotional needs.
AGE AND SKILLS
This camp is designed for 5-6th graders only (as of September 2023).
From true beginners to advanced riders.
SCHEDULE, LOCATION and COST
8:30 AM-1:30 PM each day.
2-Day
- 7/12-7/13
7/24-7/25
4-Day
- 6/26-6/29
Riders and their caregivers meet their coaches directly at Phil’s Trailhead.
2 Day: $220
4 Day: $440
AGE and SKILLS
6-8th grade riders (as of September 2023).
For recreational riders, from intermediate to advanced.
No beginners for the Summer, please. Beginner riders can join in the Fall of 2023.
DESCRIPTION
Riders are grouped according to age, skill and endurance levels to move better as a group and choose appropriate trails..
Instructor to rider ratio is 1:5 to keep safety our first priority and offer the best-individualized approach in our rides.
Transitioning from our spring sessions, these rides allow us to discover different trails away from the city.
With the exception of a few rides where we ask parents to drop off their riders at Phil’s or Welcome Center, we shuttle our riders to different trailheads through the summer.
Depending on the rider’s level, some of the rides include Flagline, Tiddlywinks, Tyler’s Traverse, Mrazek, Metolius Windigo, South Fork, North Fork, Farewell, etc…
These rides are limited to 10 riders maximum.
SCHEDULE and LOCATION
Mondays 3 PM- 6:30 PM
Two 4 week sessions:
- Mondays, 7/3-7/24
- Mondays, 7/31-8/21
Pickup at BEA office
Price $300 for each 4 week session.
AGE AND SKILLS
For riders ages 9 to 14 with intermediate to advanced skills only.
We exceptionally allow 8 years old shredders to join with invitation or referral. Please contact the MTB program director to discuss your child’s riding skills and experience and/or set up an evaluation time if necessary.
Absolutely NO BEGINNERS please.
Riders are grouped by age and ability.
DESCRIPTION
This four-day camp is for the kids who are attracted by gravity and enjoy riding downhill more than pedaling up. We are shuttling our riders on average twice a day.
Trails include but are not limited to Funner, Tiddlywinks, Taylor’s Traverse, South Fork, Mrazek,… with Tuesday at Mt Bachelor Bike Park.
Each camp is limited to 20 riders total with a ratio of 5 riders maximum per coach.
While each day is about having fun and making friends who share the same passion, it is also about learning better downhill-specific skills and maneuvers involving body position, cornering, dropping, jumping, line choices, etc…
GEAR
We highly recommend riders to have a full-suspension bike.
Riders are responsible to bring their own helmets.
Full face helmets and knee pads are mandatory for the day at Mt Bachelor Bike Park. You can rent a full face helmet for this day at Mt Bachelor’s rental.
Gloves, elbow and knee pads are recommended for every session.
Eye protection in the form of goggles or glasses.
A backpack or waist belt with at least 2 liters capacity.
SCHEDULE and MEETING LOCATION
Our Enduro/DH camps run from 9 AM to 4 PM.
Camps run Monday to Thursday.
Session options:
- 7/3-7/6
- 7/31-8/3
- 8/14-8/17
We meet in the parking lot of the BEA office and shuttle our riders in our vans.
Price: $550
Tickets for the Bike Park are not included in the registration fee. Families are responsible to sign up waivers with Mt Bachelor and purchase their own prior to the camp.
Women’s 3-Week Beginner Rides
Riding with other women is empowering!
Either you want to learn some new skills or work on specific trails features, just want to meet other riders, or want to discover new trails, we are adapting our sessions to your goals and needs.
Our rides/sessions are guided/coached by our women coaches only with a ratio of 1:6 maximum.
AGE and SKILLS
These sessions are for women of any age (no, really!), and tailored towards beginner riders.
Within each program, our riders are divided into smaller groups of six maximum for a better experience, depending on their skills, fitness level and goals.
The Women Beginner program is designed for those who have never mountain biked or have a year or so of mountain biking experience, and want to learn all the basic skills of mountain biking or refine them.
Skills include:
Position and balance: stability, balancing, range of movement, neutral, ready and climbing positions
Operation of controls: efficient cadence, shifting technique, speed control, breaking
Terrain awareness: trail scanning, line choice, decision making, anticipation
We also discuss gear and bike fitting during this class.
LOCATION and SCHEDULE
These programs run for three weeks each to help our riders see some progression while also accommodating busy summer schedules! All riders meet directly at Phil’s Trailhead.
There are two, three week courses:
Tuesdays, July 11, 18, 25. 4-6pm.
Tuesdays, August 1, 8, 15. 4-6pm.
PRICING
Each 3 week program is $100
Women’s Intermediate Shuttled Rides
If you are looking to try more downhill focused rides, these are for you! Our shuttled women’s rides will drop you off at the top of the trails. Students will work with all female coaches on trails such as Tiddlywinks, Tylers, South Fork, Whoops, etc.
Our rides/sessions are guided/coached by our women coaches only with a ratio of 1:6 maximum.
AGE and SKILLS
These sessions are for women of any age, and tailored towards intermediate riders.
The Women Intermediate program is designed for those who feel at ease enough on the mountain bike to challenge themselves to the next level.
We review the above skills if needed and tackle the following ones:
Direction control: leaning the bike more than the body, rotational body movements
Pressure control
Timing and Coordination
LOCATION and SCHEDULE
These programs will meet at a different place each week as we will be shuttling different routes each time. Route and meeting location will be decided on each week based on the riders and the conditions of the trails.
Dates: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16*, 8/30*
Time: 3-7pm
*these days will most likely be riding Flagline
PRICE
$60 per 4hr shuttled ride.
Women’s Multi-Sport Camp
Multi-activity camps aren’t just for the kids anymore! These two day camps are designed for women who are interested in trying new things in a fun, encouraging environment with experienced coaches. These camps are built to accommodate all levels of rider and climber.
Day 1: Enjoy a shuttled ride with all woman coaches. Ride will be decided based off our groups of riders skills and interests! We will drop riders off at the start of trails at Wanoga, Swampy, or another local trail.
These rides are meant for beginner to intermediate riders of any age. We will cover a range of skills from body positioning, operation of controls, terrain awareness, cornering, etc.
For questions about mountain biking, contact info@bendenduranceacademy.org
Day 2: Climb at Smith Rock with Cate, our Climbing Director and Rosa, our AMGA single pitch guide! We’ll start the day going over risk management, knots to know, and the basics of climbing movement. Then we’ll get on some awesome climbs for the rest of the day, tailored to the group’s experience and comfort level. This is a great way to get a taste of rock climbing in a fun, supportive environment.
For questions about climbing, contact cate@bendenduranceacademy.org
Location and Schedule
Both days for each session will start at the BEA Facility (222 SE Reed Market Rd, Suite 200)
Session 1: Saturday-Sunday | July 22-23, 8am-3pm
Session 2: Tuesday-Wednesday | August 22-23, 8am-3pm
Price
$250 for two day camp
DESCRIPTION
Our Multi-Activities camps are targeting kids who want to enjoy different kinds of experiences and activities in beautiful Central Oregon outdoors!
DAY ONE: mountain biking in the morning and climbing (outdoor) in the afternoon.
DAY TWO: mountain biking in the morning and rafting in the afternoon (DESCHUTES River).
Each mountain bike ride leads to the start of the next activity. The trails used are rated blue with some up and down and a very few rock gardens.
We shuttle our campers at the beginning of the day in our BEA vans.
Our instructor/camper ratio doesn’t exceed 1:6 (1:5 for the younger group).
GEAR
Your child needs a bike, a helmet and a bike pack.
All the climbing gear and rafting gear will be lended but if your child possesses their own climbing equipment, feel free to send them with them.
AGE and SKILLS
For kids ages 8 to 13.
These camps target intermediate riders. ABSOLUTELY NO beginner bikers.
No experience necessary in climbing or rafting.
SCHEDULE and LOCATION
Wednesday -Thursday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Meeting in the BEA facility parking lot.
Session Dates:
- 7/26-7/27
- 8/9-8/10
COST
$400