Life @ Bike Camp

Camper Info: Campers should be at least 6 years of age and able to ride a two-wheeled bicycle. We extend our program to the middle school age range with more rigorous outdoor activities and leadership opportunities.

Will my child ride all day non-stop in DC heat and humidity? Absolutely not! We always schedule our day so our campers get plenty of air-conditioned breaks. Our days typically consist of a morning ride and an afternoon ride, paired with daily activity. Sometimes our rides will be transported to an activity (like the Smithsonian folk-life festival or volunteering with the Anacostia Watershed Society). Other times, they could be an out-and-back ride to show the campers amazing trails in our city, like the Metropolitan Bike Trail or the Anacostia River Trail.

General Activities include: Museum excursions, bike maintenance demonstrations, lots of community service opportunities, and fun excursions to local businesses such as Labyrinth Games and trips to community pools.

Do all campers ride in one large group? We tailor groups based on age and ability for each individual week. We ensure everyone gets individual attention by maintaining a 1:7 staff-to-camper ratio.

What are your hours of operation? We operate from 9-5. As a former educator, the founder of Capital Cycle Camp understands the importance of flexibility around family schedules. Call or email ahead of time if you need to arrange a different pick-up schedule.

What is an example of a rider’s day? Campers meet at 9 am at St. Marks Church. From 9 til 9:20 relax play games and chat, 9:20 til 9:50 morning meeting-talk about the schedule for the day, go over safety steps, and point out positives. Go into a Social Emotional area using concepts from Growth Mindset, Character Strong, and other youth-appropriate curricula that support emotional well-being. 9:50 Bathroom and getting ready to ride. 10 am ride off. Brief stop at Stanton Park, then ride to RFK field, play on the playground, grab some water, and bathroom break. Find an open parking lot and do some safety riding practice. After this head over to Kingman Island to sit under trees and eat lunch. Lunch will always be around 12 pm. We will always stop and eat and drink. This is a half-a-day example.

Our Commitment

Let’s have a great week with great people! Capital Cycle Camp hires well-rounded instructors who work hard to provide exceptional service to our campers and families. Whether your 1st grader or incoming middle schooler joins us, we want them to have a wonderful experience and week of learning with us!