Join Bike Newport’s Summer Bike Camp!
Summer Bike Camp 2021 is open to Newport children ages 8-13. We have a special week for LGBTQ youth ages 11-18. The Big Blue Bike Barn campus next to beautiful Miantonomi Park is our base for the summer, and our staff comes with an expertise and love for biking that delivers a safe and fun time for everyone. Bike Camp is a one-week program weekdays from 9-3pm. We have six one-week sessions starting July 6th. We provide the bikes and helmets needed to participate. At our Summer Bike Camp, participants spend a fun-filled week learning about:
- Bike handling and bike safety skills, basic bike maintenance
- Trail and road riding skills
- Scheduled ‘specials’ with community partners.
Bike Camp is made possible with the generous support of Newport Hospital’s Powered by Prince Fund, and the RIDOT Division of Highway Safety, and other generous supporters. Our camps are free for the youth of Newport with a focus on children from families with financial challenges. We welcome all participants to contribute what they can from $0 to $500 per week. All donations help to offset the costs of camp and our other programs.
Every child will send us a letter, a picture, a story, a video – however the child wishes to express their interest in attending Bike Camp. This submission should be sent with their application to Camp Director Clare Woodhead: clare@bikenewportri.org.
Apply Now (English and Spanish)
To print a copy in English , click here
To print a copy in Spanish, click here
By the end of the week your child is filled with bike-happiness and with the independence of knowing how riding a bike safely and confidently. They will have new skills to be proud of, and know how to take care of their surrounding environment.
Camp dates 2021:
- July 6-9 (4 day camp)*
- July 12-16*
- July 19-23
- July 26-30
- Aug 2-6 (LGBTQ+/Trans/Non-Binary Camp – Ages 11-18)
- Aug 9-13 (Girls/female identifying Camp)
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Bike Camp Application
How to apply:
- Fill out this form:
- Online at- bikenewportri.org/bikecamp
- Print out or pick up a form at Bike Newport, 62 Broadway, Newport
- Have the camper tell us “why I want to attend Summer Bike Camp,” in a letter, a video, or a drawing.
- Email or mail your application form, your camper’s answer to “why I want to attend Summer Bike Camp,” and a copy of your health insurance card to clare@bikenewportri.org, or Clare Woodhead – Bike Newport, 62 Broadway, Newport. If you don’t have health insurance, please note that in your email.
Note:
- If your application form is online it is not necessary to also send a paper application. You do however still need to email the child’s answer to “why I want to attend Summer Bike Camp,” and a copy of your health insurance card to clare@bikenewportri.org, or Clare Woodhead – Bike Newport, 62 Broadway, Newport.
Questions, email clare@bikenewportri.org Director of Education/Camp Director,
or call (401) 619-4900.
Apply Now (English and Spanish)
To print a copy in English , click here
To print a copy in Spanish, click here
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General Information
Location: The Big Blue Bike Barn at 20 Sunset Blvd, Newport, RI 02840
Camp Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-3pm (Week 1 is Tuesday -Friday)
Check-In: 9:00am
Check-out: 3:00pm
Camp Price: We welcome all participants to contribute what they can from $0 to $500 per week.
Weather: Camp runs rain or shine with drop off and pick up at the Bike Barn.
Bikes: Bicycles are available for all campers for the duration of their week at camp. All campers are required to wear helmets any time we are on bikes.
Food: Breakfast and lunch are available through the City of Newport’s summer food program. If you prefer or your child has special dietary needs you can pack them with a lunch. There is no camper access to refrigerators on site.
FAQ
Where is the camp located?
The Big Blue Bike Barn, 20 Sunset Blvd, Newport RI 02840
How much does it cost?
Our weekly Summer Bike Camp is made possible thanks to Powered by Prince and other generous supporters. Our camps are free for the youth of Newport with a focus on children from families with financial challenges. We welcome all participants to contribute what they can from $0 to $500 per week. All donations help to offset the costs of camp and our other programs
What if I register and find out later that I can’t make the camp?
We understand things come up and registered campers sometimes need to change their plans. Please give us a minimum of one week notice so we can fill the spot.
What do I need to bring to eat?
If you would like to send your child with a snack please feel free to do so. However, it is not necessary. All food and water will be provided. Be sure to let us know about any allergies and food restrictions in the registration form.
How much supervision is there?
Camps are supervised by professional educators with significant experience working with young people and bikes. Attendees are never left completely unattended. There is always at least a minimum of 1:4 campers out on rides, and at our facility.
A Typical Week of Camp
- First day: We start the week with dealing with some essential paperwork, camp introductions, Bike Camp rules and a bike safety pre-test. We do helmet checks, a bike fit, an ABC quick check all before lunch. In the afternoon we practice riding skills like starting and stopping, a short group ride to give us a sense of the group’s abilities and then we follow up with a review of the day. The first day tends to be a light riding day, as the group sets expectations, learns new skills, and gets to know each other.
- Midweek: During the middle of the week, we will continue to learn and practice safe riding techniques and rules of the road, play games in parks, check out fun destinations, and learn a little basic maintenance. Activities will vary based on the age group and the theme of the camp.
- Last day: After an obstacle course and a bike safety post-test we will have a ride, a scavenger hunt, lock lesson and a wrap up.
Every day includes garden time and fun activities.
What is your teaching/learning philosophy: Bike Newport’s Summer Bike Camp’s mission is to broaden access to bicycling and all its benefits. This includes access to the outdoors, environmental stewardship, and enhanced livability. We believe hands-on learning allows children to gain skills, knowledge and confidence, and the interpersonal skills of decision-making and problem-solving that prepare them to be healthy, active, and engaged citizens. Our instructor to camper ratio is minimum 1:4 for all camps. We emphasize cooperative learning in a team environment. If your child has specific goals, please contact us in order to ensure that they are in the best camp.
Will my child ride all day non-stop in Newport heat and humidity? Absolutely not! We always schedule our day so our campers get plenty of rest breaks, shade and water.
Dropping your child off- Please reserve a little extra time on the first day to fill out any required forms that you have not completed. All other days, please arrive at 9:00am so we can make a prompt start.
Contact: Director of Education: Clare Woodhead (401) 619-4900 or email: clare@bikenewportri.org
Apply Now (English and Spanish)
To print a copy in English , click here
To print a copy in Spanish, click here
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