In summer 2012, Local Motion will be working with Parks & Recreation programs in three communities -- Burlington, Shelburne, and Winooski -- to offer both specialized bike skills camps and bike skills trainings as part of general-interest camps. All camps will use the Bike Smart curriculum (developed by Local Motion and the Center for Health and Learning), with a focus on fun, fast-paced drills that build foundational skills for confident bike riding.

BURLINGTON

• The first four "Champ Camps" (offered throughout the summer) will include a week of intensive bike skills training.  During a group's bike skills week, all campers will spend two hours each day for four days working on bike skills.  Younger kids (grades K-2) will primarily follow a "learn to bike" curriculum, while older kids (grades 3-5) will learn effective braking, turning, signaling, and other essentials.
• NEW THIS YEAR! Kaper Camp This fun, multi-activity camp will include afternoon bike adventures such as: ride up bike path to Colchester and watch the big machines repairing the causeway, bike to Oakledge park for a picnic and frisbee, ride city streets in Burlington and go to the the Bike Museum at Old Spokes Home, and take a ride around the Intervale.  These activities will run during the first session (August 6-10th).
• The "Recreation & Nutrition" drop-in program (also all summer long) will include a week of intensive bike skills training for two of the three sites (low-income housing areas around Burlington).  Participants will be bused to Leddy Park, where we will work with them on essential bike skills 90 minutes a day for four days.  For more information about this program, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at the Burlington Parks and Recreation Department.
• Burlington Parks & Rec is offering a week-long Cycling Adventure Camp from August 13 to 17!  Local Motion will lead two hours of bike skills drills and games every morning from Monday through Thursday, followed by counselor-led local bike rides and other activities.  Then on Friday we'll head out to Stowe for a bike path adventure!  Sign up today for this exciting camp -- space is limited.

For detailed descriptions and schedules of Burlington camps, download the Spring/Summer Program Guide.  The Champ Camps  and Kaper Camp are on page 21 and the Recreation & Nutrition program are on page 15; the Cycling Adventure Camp is on page 22.  To register for any of these camps, visit the Camp Sign-Up Page.  Note that the camps are open to non-Burlington residents!

SHELBURNE

• Shelburne Parks & Recreation is offering a Bike Adventure Camp from July 30 to August 3rd!  The camp will run from 9 to 12 each day, with a combination of skills drills, bike games, and group rides each day.  Space is limited, so sign up today!  For a detailed description, visit the Parks & Recreation camp listings page. A registration form is available for download on the listings page, or click here to go straight to the registration page.  The camp is open to non-residents.  Charlotte and Hinesburg residents can sign up for the camps at the resident rate.

Local Motion's summer youth bike skills program is funded in part by a generous grant from the Vermont Health Foundation.