Mountain Bike summer camps for kids in Lake Tahoe & Reno

Five Days. Real Skills. Trail Confidence That Lasts.

Truckee Summer MTB Camp for Kids Ages 6-11

Your young rider will spend the week on Truckee's best beginner-friendly trails building balance, body position, and braking skills they'll use for years. Small groups mean real coaching, not babysitting. They'll come home tired, proud, and asking when they can go back.

6-11 yrs

5-8

1 Week

Tahoe Trail Thrashers Summer MTB Camp

This isn't daycare with helmets. Tahoe Trail Thrashers is a progression-based camp where every rider builds real, lasting mountain bike skills on trails like Emigrant, Alder Creek, and the 06 loop.

Campers learn the fundamentals that turn bike riders into mountain bikers: body position, braking, cornering, and how to read the trail ahead. Every session combines skill stations with real trail time so kids aren’t just learning techniques, they’re using them.

Groups stay small (8 riders max) so every kid gets real coaching, not just supervision. If your child can already ride a bike and is ready to discover what mountain biking is all about, this is their camp.

Mountain Bike summer camps for kids in Lake Tahoe & Reno

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    Mountain Bike summer camps for kids in Lake Tahoe & Reno

    Built for Beginners Ready to Become Trail Riders

    Tahoe Trail Thrashers is designed for kids ages 6-11 who can already ride a bike and are ready to learn real mountain biking skills.
    • Ride standing up for 300+ feet
    • Pedal uphill without stopping
    • Shift gears confidently
    • Use both brakes
    • Ride a few miles per day
    New to riding trails? Book a private lesson first so we can assess fit and set your child up for success. Alternatively, send us a quick video and we'll let you know if they are ready.

Summer Camps 2026

Summer Camps in Truckee

Our Lake Tahoe mountain bike camps build skilled young riders through expert instruction, trail adventures, and hands-on skills training. Kids gain confidence and bike mastery while having the time of their lives on scenic mountain trails around Truckee.

All campers must have a signed Waiver. Please read the important safety information below.

Camps will not run unless 5 rider minimum is met. If the camp doesn't meet the minimum number of riders, you can choose another camp or deposit will be applied towards lessons on an alternative date.

Please note that Camp Deposits are non-refundable. Bookings are subject to our Terms Of Service.

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please note these important summer Camp requirements.

Our camps are designed for riders who already have basic bike skills – we’ll take them from comfortable cyclists to confident trail shredders.

Before signing up, ensure your child meets these requirements:

  • Can ride standing up for 300+ feet
  • Able to pedal uphill independently
  • Has basic cycling experience (this isn’t a learn-to-ride program)

Camp Logistics:

  • Minimum 5 riders per camp
  • 50% deposit holds your spot
  • Registration ends 2 weeks before camp
  • FSA dependent care receipts available

Why wait? Rally your riding buddies and join us for an epic week of skill-building and trail exploration.

We’re committed to helping every participant level up their abilities and confidence on two wheels. The trails are calling – lock in your spot today! 🤘

Mountain Bike summer camps for kids in Lake Tahoe & Reno

Essential Summer Camp Safety Information

Please take a moment to review these essential safety guidelines before your child's camp. This information is designed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of your child.

We do not provide bikes or equipment.

Read the full faq

  • Summer Camp booking & cancellation policy

    1. Every camp participant must have a signed Waiver.  No waiver?  No ride!
    2. Please note that Camp Deposits are non-refundable. We are happy to apply your registration fee as a credit towards any other camp in a year as long as that camp is not already full.
    3. Camp booking closes ONE WEEK before camp. If rider minimum is not met we reserve the right to cancel the camp and will issue a full refund.
    4. If you need to make a change to your upcoming booking, please contact us right away.
    5. In the event of rain or other inclement weather in the riding area we may reschedule your camp (season dependent) and/or provide a credit (if prepaid) applicable toward any future camp or lesson.
    6. Participants (riders) must be able to ride standing up for 300+ feet and be able to ride uphill.
    7. We do not “teach kids how to ride a bike”, we develop mountain bike skills in kids who can already ride a bike.
    8. We reserve the right to cancel any camp for any reason we see fit. In the event of such a cancellation, a full refund (if prepaid) will be given to all registered participants.
    9. Please note that we do not provide bikes or equipment.

  • Mountain Bike

    • Disc brakes & suspension recommended
    • No coaster brakes, backpedal brakes or kickstands please
    • Please do a quick bike check before the session (tire pressure, brakes work, chain is lubed & quick releases are tight)
    • Please note that we do not provide bikes or equipment.

  • Protective Wear

    • Helmet* (full face on Black Diamond Trails*)
    • Full Finger Gloves*
    • Knee Pads*
    • Elbow Pads
    • Eye protection; glasses or goggles
    • Shoes (Closed-toed & flat soled. Skate shoes are better than sneakers)
    • Chest/Back/Neck Protection is optional
    • * = Required Items
    • Please note that we do not provide bikes or equipment.

  • Food & Water

    • Water bottle/hydration pack & a snack
    • Backpack with lunch for 4+ hr sessions

  • Medical

  • Weather Dependent

    • Sunscreen (please pre-apply)
    • Bug Repellent
    • A layer of warm clothes
    • A waterproof jacket

  • Waiver policy

    ALL RIDERS MUST SIGN A WAIVER. Mountain biking carries a level of risk to the rider. YOU ASSUME THE RISK while riding. Remember, even when riding with a coach, don’t ride anything you are unsure of without inspecting it first.