Tahoe Trail Thrashers Kids Summer Camps
The best kids summer mountain bike camp in Lake Tahoe in 2024
Tahoe Trail thrashers is a 5 day summer camp focused on teaching the fundamentals of riding a mountain bike from the beginner to intermediate level. The purpose is to provide fun and educational mountain biking experience for kids of all levels through our certified coaches. We teach everything from basic body control to more advanced skills, as well as safety & etiquette. The focus is on learning new skills in a supportive environment that encourages participation with age appropriate coaching.
We will be riding some of the best trails around Lake Tahoe with the goal of learning about and mastering bike handling skills. Students will receive high quality instruction from an experienced & certified coach. In addition, participants will focus on developing their riding skills through challenging activities and games.
This is a great opportunity for children to gain self esteem in learning something new as well as make friends with other kids that have similar interests. Our experienced coaches teach the fundamentals of mountain biking in a fun and action packed environment to prepare the next generation of mountain bikers!
Our kids summer MTB camps are a FIVE DAY summer camp (10am-4pm) covering all the basics needed to shred your bike. We will be playing games and doing drills you can practice at home.
Each camp, your little shredder will receive professional coaching, life skills, meet new friends, learn how to work on the bike and how to handle hard trail situations with multiple options. At the end of camp each participant will receive a shredders diploma, gifts, goodies and the joy of experiencing the great outdoors as they should be. I stand by my camps and I know your child will learn and enjoy themselves at the same time. Let’s get it.
Participants (riders) must be able to ride standing up for 300+ feet and be able to ride uphill. We do not “teach kids how to ride a bike”, we develop mountain bike skills in kids and adults who can already ride a bike.
Registration closes two weeks before camp.
We need to have 5 riders participating to host each RAD CAMP. Why not get a group of friends together and get sendy with us? 50% deposit secures your spot!
Dependent Care FSA receipts are available on request for these camps.
Please note that we do not provide bikes or equipment.
Ronnie put together a great customized camp for under 12's. Almost all mountain bike camps are over 12, so we decided to work with Ronnie to set up a private session. 6 kids signed up and had an amazing time honing their mountain bike skills and have a great time. Lots of fun in nature, great rides and being able to hang with their buddies, make new buddies and support each other on the trails! My daughter LOVED every minute of it!
We completed a week with the Tahoe Trail Thrashers for 6-12 yo. What a week! Our son (8) had a blast with Ronnie and all the kids. Even with varying skill levels in the group, Ronnie was able to provide focused coaching - our sons improvement with his biking skills and overall riding in just 1 week was amazing! Can't wait for next summer!
My kids absolutely loved this camp. Ronnie did a great job coaching them up and they learned a ton on a handful of trails around Truckee.
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Please note that Camp Deposits are non-refundable.
Camps will not run unless 5 rider minimum is met. If the camp doesn't meet the minimum number of riders, registered riders can choose another camp or deposit will be applied towards a lesson on an approved alternative date.
WE DO NOT PROVIDE BIKES OR EQUIPMENT
Bookings are subject to our Terms of Service.
Summer Camp Truckee '24
Truckee Summer Camps
Professional Coach
I teach MTB lessons for beginners and at an advanced level. I have over 16 years mountain bike riding and racing experience. I am an ICP Level 3 certified coach with 12 years & over 7000 hours coaching experience, including 5 years coaching at Northstar™ Bike Park.
Incredible Trails
During your child's summer camp we will be riding some of the best Lake Tahoe & Reno mountain bike trails on offer. All riders are assessed by an expert coach & MTB trails will be age & skill level appropriate.
Safety Focused
We work at your child's pace and build MTB skills in a steady, safe and consistent manner so your youth mountain biker can progress their trail riding in a fun way. I have a proven background teaching kids and teens to ride to their potential.
Important Safety Info
Please read the following information before coming to your Camp. This important information is for the safety of your child.
We do not provide bikes or equipment.
- 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)
- Any emergency medications (inhaler, EpiPen® etc)
- A signed Asthma action plan (if applicable)
- A signed Allergy action plan (if applicable)
- A signed waiver
- Emergency Medical Info Cards are highly recommended for MTB riders
- Sunscreen (please pre-apply)
- Bug Repellent
- A layer of warm clothes
- A waterproof jacket
- Water bottle/hydration pack & a snack
- Backpack with lunch for 4+ hr sessions
- 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.