Tucson (September 4, 2013) - El Grupo Youth Cycling presents a special installment of its Youth Summer Bike Camp during TUSD’s Fall Break from October 7-11, 2013 for youth aged 7-13 years old. 100% of participants’ parents recommend our camps to others!
Through our Youth Bike Camp program your child’s confidence, knowledge, and skills increase in a safe, fun and peer-led environment. Activities focus on developing safe-riding skills, mechanical knowledge, and bike handling for each skill level, as well as exposure to health and wellness, environmental stewardship, air quality issues, and recycled art through a series of hands-on experiences…and FUN!
The weeklong camp session costs $150. Availability of scholarships for the October session is made possible through sponsorship from Specialized, Fair Wheel Bike Shop, and University of Arizona Health Network. Scholarships are based upon need and availability. Email to request an application ASAP. info@elgrupocycling.org
Campers begin and end each day at Technicians for Sustainability Warehouse located at 612 N. 7th Ave, near 6th Street and 6th Ave, just north of downtown. Campers begin the day at 8am and end at 12:30pm.
Camp is designed for youth aged 7-13 years old. Perfect for Middle School aged youth!
Pima County DOT Bicycle & Pedestrian Program is the title sponsor. All camp counselors are certified bike safety instructors through the League of American Bicyclists. El Grupo youth (aged 14-18) gain hands-on peer mentoring and job experience as Pima County Youth Bicycle Ambassadors. Additional sponsorship provided by Technicians for Sustainability, Specialized, Clean Air Program, BICAS and more.
Register and more info at the event website: http://summerbikecamp.
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