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HomeYouth Summer Bike Camp

TCBA YCC Free 2024 Summer Biking Camp 


Tri-County Bicycle Association (TCBA) Youth Cycling Club (YCC) proudly hosts the popular FREE 2024 kids biking camp from July 23th to July 26th. The camp is half day and runs from 9:00AM to 12:00pm. We will meet at  Hawk Island Park every morning at 8:45am.  

Camp Overview

We will ride through beautiful scenery on well-maintained trails in the Greater Lansing area, including the river trails. Gain experience at your own pace as you develop riding skills, learn how to bike safely from local biking experts and local police, understand how to maintain and repair your bike, as well as having fun making new friends with a tasty treat at the end. 


We also want to make this summer camp not just about biking, but to create a meaningful, educational, and enjoyable experience for us. Thanks to our partners, this year’s camp will be more fun and exciting. 



Bike Flier :  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DUh8tBe7FHsDuqU75g2_PI4TX3wxfIyf/view


 

Schedule

  • Day 1- 7/23: Bike to Benjamin F. Davis Park. Ice Cream with Mr. Rick Hoeksema, a retired police officer. Learn bike safety and how to navigate traffic. We will also hear from Angela Demas and her inspiring story as a leader in our community.

  • Day 2 - 7/24: Bike to the Michigan Capital with Representative Brixie and hear from her, in addition to a tour of the capital!

  • Day 3 - 7/25: Bike to Valhalla Park  and learn about biking skills with Lansing Police Officers. 

  • Day 4 - 7/26: Bike to Fenner Nature Center and go on a nature walk.



What to Expect

During the camp, campers will learn basic biking skills,  bike maintenance, and other educational topics. Expect fun and exercise as well as other awesome outdoor adventures.

We GET GOING on the trails! Campers will ride on a variety of surfaces, develop their skills using their gears and brakes effectively, learn about trail etiquette. We will spend most of the time on our bikes and building our skills. Expect to be riding on the sidewalk/trails. 

Thanks to our sponsor, ice cream, snacks, and water are available.

Requirements

This is a youth camp for cyclists that are in elementary to high school. Cyclists under the age of 8 are required to have a parent/guardian with them. The camp is for any level of riders. Parents and or guardians  are welcome to join us to ride. 

Your child can already:  

  • Confidently ride independently on two-wheels and a desire to ride on uneven terrain  

  • Can use front & back hand brakes  

  • Can currently ride 2 miles on paths 

What to Bring

  • A bike in good repair that has hand brakes and gears. 

  • Bike gloves  

  • Properly fitted helmet 

  • Sunscreen

  • water

  • Any required medication, such as an EpiPen  

  • Weather appropriate clothes


Backpack– only pack what your child can ride with! No cross bags.  

Closed toed shoes – rain boots or closed toed sandals are not ideal for this riding program (running or athletic shoes are best!) 

Sunscreen and/or bug repellant already applied!  

Cost

Free



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About YCC

The Tri-County Bicycle Association (TCBA)'s Youth Cycling Club (YCC) is a club of kids, by the kids, and for the kids. Our mission is to transform a young person's life through the power of a bicycle.


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