Dates: July 7-10
Times:
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $275
General Information:
The CAOS Mountain Biking Camp for 11-13 year old campers is a day camp designed to introduce the basic skills related to single track mountain biking. The camp will be facilitated by faculty and/or staff of the Garrett College Center for Adventure and Outdoor Studies. Participants will learn about the basics of mountain bike maintenance, as well as participate in riding games, obstacle courses and skill drills. These activities are designed to build a solid foundation of skills to prepare campers for multiple single-track mountain bike rides within the region.
Participants will meet with the camp instructors at the Garrett College Community Aquatics & Recreation Complex (CARC) at 9 a.m. each day, and will return to the CARC at 12:30 p.m.
Campers will travel in Garrett College vehicles from the CARC to a site that is appropriate to the riders’ ability levels and to the current weather conditions. Sites will include local and regional mountain bike trails. Games and initiatives may also be included. No experience is necessary to participate.
Equipment List:
Campers:
• Athletic Shorts
• Padded Bike Shorts (optional, but recommended)
• Athletic Performance (non-cotton) T-shirts
• Closed-toed shoes (sneakers)
Provided:
• Mountain Bikes
• Helmets
• Rain Jackets
Tentative Schedule:
Monday:
Fitting and sizing mountain bikes, obstacle course, games and other skill exercises.
Location: Garrett College Campus.
Tuesday:
Warm up ride and exercises at Garrett College followed by introductory trail ride at Broadford Park. Single track trails with riding terrain that includes man-made features.
Location: Broadford Park, Oakland MD.
Wednesday:
Ride at Herrington Manner State Park, exploring the various trails within park system. Continue to build on single track riding skills.
Location: Herrington Manner State Park, Oakland MD.
Thursday:
Ride at Deep Creek State Park and explore the trails in the lower section of the park. Skill development on single track and natural trail features including rock gardens and hill climbs.
Location: Deep Creek State Park, McHenry MD.
Mountain camps will be held during bad weather including rain. If the camps encounter thunderstorms, appropriate precautions will take with finding shelter implementing lightning protocols. Riding will continue once the area is free of lightning and thunderstorms.
Questions and Concerns:
Please contact Mountain Bike Camp Director Scott Richardson with any questions:
Scott Richardson
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301-387-3323
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