KIDS SHRED SPRING & FALL

The perfectly designed kids program to brush up on or learn new skills!

This program is designed for kids who love riding mountain bikes and for parents who want a quiet, easy drop off, knowing your kids are going to have an amazing time, with the professional, fun, experienced coaches.

Experienced and professional coaches, ensuring they look after and coach your kids with the attention, care and professionalism you would expect from ZEP… the business that literally wrote the books on mountain bike instructor training and kids mountain bike coaching!

ZEP MTB Kids Mountain Bike Program
ZEP Shredders!
ZEP MTB Kids Mountain Bike Program
  • Kids aged 8 - 12 years old for Crawford Trails (Novice, Intermediate, advanced)
  • This program is best suited for kids who already mountain bike and are willing to pedal both on flat trails and uphill during all sessions.
  • Kids aged 8 - 12 years old for Smith Creek (Intermediate, Advanced)
  • This program is best suited for kids who already mountain bike on blue terrain and are willing to pedal both on flat trails and uphill during all sessions.
  • Kids aged 12 - 14 years old for Gillard (strong intermediate, advanced)
  • This program is best suited for kids who already mastered blue terrain and are ready to or are already riding on black terrain. All riders must be willing to pedal both on flat trails and uphill during all sessions.


*Kids must turn 6 by March 31st to enrol in the ZEP 2025 Kids Shred Programs

  • Must be comfortable riding bikes for extended periods on dirt/mountain bike trails.
  • Must be comfortable riding and controlling their speed on technical and rough green and blue trails.
  • Have experience riding technical terrain and features such as rollers, rocks and roots, berms, small roll downs and rock gardens.
  • The ZEP Coaches make the final decision with respect to which groups kids are placed in.

SPRING AFTERSCHOOL

  • Crawford (ages 8-12)
    8 x 2hr sessions - Tuesdays or Thursday - 4-6pm
  • Smith Creek (ages 8-12)
    8 x 2hr sessions - Wednesdays - 4-6pm

SPRING SATURDAYS

  • Crawford (ages 8-12)
    8 x 3hr sessions - Saturdays - 9am-12pm
  • Gillard (ages 12-14)
    8 x 3hrs sessions - Saturdays - 9am-12pm

FALL AFTERSCHOOL

  • Crawford (ages 8-12)
    4 x 2hrs sessions - Tuesdays or Thursdays - 4-6pm
  • Smith Creek (ages 8-12)
    4 x 2hrs sessions - Tuesdays or Thursdays - 4-6pm

FALL SATURDAYS

  • Crawford (ages 8-12)
    4 x 3hrs sessions - Saturdays - 9am-12pm
  • Gillard (ages 12-14)
    4 x 3hrs sessions - Saturdays - 9am-12pm
  • Each session begins with a bike check and set up info session, followed by a warm up.
  • Safety, fun and learning for the kids is our priority (in that order). Groups take regular rests to ensure physical and mental well-being, and ensure the kids finish each day pumped!
  • ZEP Coaches always maximize sessions for safety, risk management and skill progression, so kids can build the skills without the spills.
  • What gear do I need?
    A good quality full suspension bike, with hydraulic disc brakes and downhill or enduro tires for grip and puncture protection. We recommend an enduro style bike; one with 5 or more inches of front and rear wheel travel, and with a fairly slack head angle for stability. Full face helmets (bike park days) and trail helmet (trail days) and knee pads are mandatory. Arm and spine protection is recommended, but up to you; also gloves, hydration pack with water, snacks, tools and a spare tube to suit the weather conditions on the day.
  • I want to ride with my friends but they're better than me... can we still be in the same group?
    ZEP's priority is to ensure every rider has an amazing riding experience during any ZEP program. Often friends can and do ride together as this social connection can really help build a positive, friendly environment to feel safe to push your skills and learn new things. However, it is a skills development program and while the ZEP coaches can and do cater to ability level splits, if the split is too large we risk reducing the ablity to ensure every student is getting the appropriate skills development and terrain they need to genuinely progress. In this case, we would recommend riding in a group that is better suited to your experience level, to ensure your learning experience is maxmized and its a great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.
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WHAT LEVEL SHOULD I SIGN UP FOR?

In order to ensure the best learning experience for all kids in the program, we have implemented a registration system where you sign up for your current riding ability level. Please review the classifications below to ensure you are signing your child up for the correct ability level. If you are unsure or have any questions as to what level to sign up for, please contact us as info@zepmtbcamps.com.

SHRED Novice -

NOVICE

For NOVICE Riders For INTERMEDIATED Riders

A novice rider is someone with little experience riding off-road before. They are typically comfortable on gravel paths and would like to explore “green” and “easy-blue” mountain bike trails. Would like to learn the fundamentals to build confidence, have fun and stay safe.

These riders tend to know their limits and stick within them, which is better for safety and but can sometimes slow progression.

EXAMPLES OF WHAT A NOVICE RIDER IS LEARNING

  • Bike fit and set up
  • Correct use of gears to make riding more efficient and fun
  • How to brake smoothly, without skidding, with front and rear brakes
  • How to climb and descend with a centred, strong and mobile position
  • How to ride through corners with confidence and control
  • How to start/stop on a hill
  • How to apply these skills to feel more confident and safe on the bike

TRAILS & FITNESS

  • Starting to keep momentum through uneven terrain.
  • Has some stamina and can pedal uphill and not stop on small climbs. Loves to ride their bike. Needs more regular breaks.
  • Typically comfortable riding for 1 - 4 hrs

SHRED Intermediate -

INTERMEDIATE

For NOVICE Riders For INTERMEDIATE Riders For ADVANCED Riders

An intermediate rider is comfortable riding off-road on “blue” trails and can perform all of the listed novice skills above. Would like to take their riding to the 'next level' of skill and trail difficulty, while still consolidating fundamental skills. These riders may begin to explore some of the easier “light black” trails, as an introduction to advanced terrain.

These riders are starting to explore harder terrain, which can increase risk if the rider is unaware of their limits. Intermediate riders can be more cautious when challenged, compared to advanced riders.

EXAMPLES OF WHAT AN INTERMEDIATE RIDER IS LEARNING

  • How to ride blue trails with more finesse and easy-black trails with more control and confidence
  • Bike and suspension set-up
  • How to use gears and brakes to gain more efficiency and control on more challenging terrain
  • How to climb and descend steeper, more technical terrain, without skidding
  • How to corner with more speed and consistency
  • How to perform roll downs (rolling drops) and slow tight turns
  • Introduced to small drop - offs and tabletop jumps
  • Introduced to front and rear wheel lifts, bunnyhops or trackstands

TRAILS & FITNESS

  • Okay brake control on rock slabs
  • Can choose the right speed for the right feature
  • Can choose a good line to avoid obstacles
  • Can do small to medium jumps and drops with good technique
  • Can do full climbs with minimal rests
  • Can pedal hard on climbs sections of climbs or short climbs
  • Can do two rides in a day
  • Typically comfortable riding for 2 - 5 hours

SHRED Advanced -

ADVANCED

For INTERMEDIATE Riders For ADVANCED Riders

An advanced rider is comfortable riding off-road on “blue” trails, some of the easier single-black diamond trails and can perform all of the listed intermediate skills above. They are still learning to refine and build their skills, timing and confidence, to ride all single-black trails confidently.

These riders can more easily get into terrain above their skill level as confidence and skills can be high, relative to their experience and risk assessment skills; which can be limited due to lack of mileage on advanced terrain.

EXAMPLES OF WHAT AN ADVANCED RIDER IS LEARNING

  • How to ride all single-black diamond trails confidently
  • How to ride green and blue trails with more style and speed.
  • Refine body position and balance, for more control efficiency and speed on the descents
  • Refine advanced skills such as position/rotation/pressure to develop cornering speed through greater bike body separation and line choice
  • Confidently riding medium drop - offs and tabletop jumps
  • Introduced to larger tabletop jumps, such as A-line
  • Applying technical maneuvers such as wheel lifts, bunnyhop and nose pivots, on the trail

TRAILS & FITNESS

  • Can climb technical ascents over rock and roots.
  • Can handle steep sections of rock slab, roots and chutes, can link together technical sections
  • Can ride at speed through intermediate terrain
  • Can pick a variety of lines
  • Can do larger jumps and drops
  • Can ride all day and do two rides in a day
  • Typically comfortable riding for 3 - 6 hours

* Our goal is to ensure the best riding and learning experiences for these kids, by grouping them into as similar ability levels as possible; based on factors such as skill, balance, physical strength, interest, attitude and social skills. This is a mountain bike camp for kids who want to come to mountain bike camp! With limited spots available, be sure to sign up early to avoid missing out.

DATES & PRICING

SPRING SHRED
LOCATION DAYS DATES TIME PRICE
Crawford
(ages 8-12)		 Tuesdays May 6 - June 24 4pm - 6pm $389 + tax
Thursdays May 8 - June 26

Select day at booking.
Smith Creek
(ages 8-12)		 Wednesdays May 7 - June 25 4pm - 6pm $389 + tax

Crawford
(ages 8-12)		 Saturdays May 3 - June 21 9am - 12pm $529 + tax

Gillard
(ages 12-14)		 Saturdays May 3 - June 21 9am - 12pm $529 + tax

** Release of liability waiver MUST be completed before participating in this activity. **

FALL SHRED
LOCATION DAYS DATES TIME PRICE
Crawford
(ages 8-12)		 Tuesdays Sept 9 - 30 4pm - 6pm $199 + tax
Thursdays Sept 11 - Oct 2

Select day at booking.
Smith Creek
(ages 8-12)		 Wednesdays Sept 10 - Oct 1 4pm - 6pm $199 + tax

Crawford
(ages 8-12)		 Saturdays Sept 13 - Oct 4 9am - 12pm $279 + tax

Gillard
(ages 12-14)		 Saturdays Sept 13 - Oct 4 9am - 12pm $279 + tax

** Release of liability waiver MUST be completed before participating in this activity. **