Mountain Biking Camp
Ready to Send Summer 2024
Whether your camper is just starting in the sport of mountain biking or your camper is an experienced rider, our crew is ready for a fantastic summer of improving mtb skills, getting our hands dirty, working in our skills park, and so much more!
Below you will find various resources and guides to help you prepare for your camper's session. Please be in touch with us if you have any questions.
Before coming to camp:
Remove kickstands and attachments from handlebars (we're happy to do this at camp and return them at the end of the session).
Campers should come to camp with a properly fitted helmet with working chinstrap.
Bike Drop Off
There are 2 options for bike drop-off.
ONE: On the first day of a session, you are permitted to bring the bike with your camper and drop it off that morning. Drop off and Pick-up will be at Noanet Landing.
Please plan to arrive at Noanet Landing at 8:45am for drop-off. Our staff meet in the mornings and greet campers off of our buses first!
TWO: If you can't drive in and your camper is on the bus, you can drop it off the weekend before. We will have a bike rack near the Noanet Bathrooms that you can lock the bike to. We ask that you:
Email mtbcamp@hale.education that you are locking the bike there
Include a Photo of the bike
Include the code to unlock the bike lock.
We will not be able to accept bikes any sooner than the weekend before due to storage restrictions.
Noanet Landing Bathroom
Noanet Landing is 1 mile up our main road. You'll find the Noanet Landing Parking lot on your left. Park there and you will walk the bike across the road where you will see the Noanet Bathroom building. There will be a bike rack across the path from the building.
End of Session Pick Up
When picking up bikes and campers on the final day of the session, please plan to arrive between 3-3:30pm. We will not accept pick-ups from 3:30-3:45 PM as that is the primary loading time for the buses at Noanet Landing. If you can not make 3-3:30pm, please arrive between 3:45pm-4pm.
MTB Coach in Training
Learn more about our Coach in Training program where former campers develop leadership skills that can translate into a future summer job!
Permission Slips
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of bike does my camper need?All campers should attend camp with a mountain bike in good working order! Bikes should be fit to the camper size and a bike shop is the ideal place to go if you need more help with that.
How can I drop off my camper's bike? Bikes can be dropped off the weekend before the start of a session or the first day!
Does MTB camp participate in other camp activities? Yes! MTB campers are provided a camper choice block each day where they can choose from different camp activities. Staff break off into groups and supervise the campers as they participate in activities in other areas. Our MTB Staff are trained on our challenge course and oftentimes will bring their campers to do the high ropes course.
Does MTB camp swim? If so, do they have access to lessons? Our MTB campers have a beach block every day (except for the last Thursday and Friday of a 2-week session since those are special days!). MTB Campers will be swimming at Hale's North Beach this summer and will be supervised by lifeguards and will have a swim instructor available for those that would like to participate in lessons.
How much riding do campers do during the day? Our advanced group does more riding than our beginner group. Campers can expect to be on their bikes for 2-3 hours of the day at camp.
What happens on really hot, sunny days? On hot days, we will take advantage of covered trails, swimming at the pond, and other activities that keep us cool! Staff will limit the length of rides and time in the sun.
What happens on rainy days? This is when we get creative! if it is just a light rain, we will ride. When the rain takes over, we use this time for team-building activities, bike repair education, videos to learn different MTB disciplines, card tournaments, arts and crafts projects, and more!