Small Groups and Individual Attention. All groups are capped at 6 kids with 1 head coach and an assistant. This high coach to rider ratio ensures kids receive plentiful individual attention, always have a chance to share their thoughts, ask questions, and receive personalized feedback regarding their MTB skills.

Confidence building. Brave Endeavors programs create a culture of positivity and safety. We have group discussions around fear of failure, crashing, comparisons, positive vs negative thinking, and mental strength training. Kids are not pressured, but bravery is contagious and often kids (and adults) will progress much faster in a group than when riding solo.

Fun. Teaching a love of the outdoors, exploration, curiosity, and fun are at the center of all Brave Endeavors kid programs. If it's not fun, there's no point. This does not mean it's all shuttles and Scandinavian Swimmers (my favorite candy kids are able to earn). Kids will struggle, crash, push themselves, and there may be tears. But my goal is for every kid, at the end of the day to finish their ride and say they had fun!

Journaling. All programs set time aside each day to journal. These 5-15 minutes of quiet reflection followed by share outs helps kids understand that mountain biking is an analogy for life and as we improve on the bike we progress in our lives. Journaling also creates time for kids to reflect and have a moment of stillness in an often loud and chaotic world. Journal topics will range from "Describe your ideal day when you're 25" to "draw your ideal bike or trail" to "What's a challenge in your life that you can turn into an advantage?" All riders receive a custom journal this year!

Spring and Summer 2024 Program Offerings

1. Little Pedalers

For kids 6-7 who are still new to mountain biking and looking to build more confidence on the bike. Focus of the program is to build comfort and balance while standing on the pedals and riding on trails. He/She/They

Requirements: Kids should be able to ride pedal bikes self supported, but may not yet have excellent balance.

SPRING: Tuesdays April 30-June 4th. 4:00-6:00pm Coach: Jenn Philips.

SPRING WAITLIST

SUMMER: June 17th-19th, July 8th-10th, and July 15th - 17th 9am-1:00pm.

Program will start and end at Family Man or the Golden Eagle Pump Track

 For 3rd - 5th graders who are looking to prioritize fun on the bike. These kids are intermediate riders looking to play outside, improve their bike skills, and build community. He/She/They

Requirements:  Kids must be able to ride down Kleeway trail in Post Canyon.

Thursdays May 2nd - June 6th. 4:00-6:30pm.

July 15-17th. 9:00am-2:00pm.

Program will typically start at Family Man and end at Seven Streams Staging Area. Coach: Annick Chalier

For 3rd - 5th graders who are looking to prioritize skill development and push their comfort zone. Dirt Surfers is also appropriate for 1st-2nd graders who's skill level exceeds their age. Dirt Surfers is more advanced than Brave Explorers. He/She/They.

Requirements: Kids must be able to ride down Kleeway, Float on, lower GP, and upper 8 track. Kids should be prepared for some climbing!

Program will start and end at the very bottom of Post Canyon.

Wednesdays May 1st - June 5th. 3:15-5:45pm Coach: Bekah Rottenberg

June 17th - 19th. 9:00am-2:00pm Coach: Bekah Rottenberg

For 2nd-5th grade kids who are experienced riders and want to prioritize their MTB skill development.  Brave Shreditas is more advanced than Brave Explorers.  She/They

Requirements: Kids should be able to ride down all of Bad Motor Scooter and be willing to climb up trails such as upper 8-track or spaghetti factory.

Mondays May 6th - June 3rd (no program on May 27th) 3:30-6:00. Program starts at HR Pool. Coach: Bekah Rottenberg

June 24th - 26th 9:00am-2:00pm. Program will start at Post Canyon staging area (the very bottom of Post Canyon. Coach: Bekah Rottenberg

For middle school kids who are new to mountain biking or who’ve had some instruction but looking to progress and build confidence on the bike. This program will teach kids the foundational mtb skills to ride most intermediate trails in Post Canyon with the potential to add advanced terrain! 6th - 8th grade. He/She/They

Requirements: Kids must be able to balance on a bike and be interested in improving their mtb skills.

Wednesdays May 1st - June 5th. 4:00-6:30

July 24-26th. 9:00am - 2:00pm.

Program will typically start at Family Man and finish at Seven Streams staging area. Coach: Annick Chalier

The most advanced of the Brave Endeavors Kid offerings. Designed for middle school kids who want to prioritize skill improvement and push their comfort zone. While fun is always a priority, this program has high expectations and produces fantastic results. 6th - 8th grade. He/She/They

Requirements: Kids must be able to ride down trails such as Mitchell ridge and Bad Motor Scooter and be willing to climb trails such as 8 track, 7 streams, and mobius.

Thursdays May 2nd - June 6th. 3:30-6:30 after school pick up included! Coach: Bekah Rottenberg

July 15-17th. 9:00am - 2:00pm. Coach: Bekah Rottenberg

For middle school kids who are intermediate-advanced riders and want to prioritize building confidence, having fun, and improving their mtb skills. 6th - 8th grade. She/They

Requirements: Kids must be able to ride down Mitchell ridge and climb trails such as 8 track or 7 streams.

Summer only! July 22-24. 9:00am-2:00pm

Coach: Bekah Rottenberg

Not seeing a program that’s a good match? Bekah offers private kid and small group private MTB lessons. Send an email to bekah@bravendeavors.com to get info on pricing and availability!