Date: Summer
DISCOVERY Charter – After School Program
Welcome Discovery Dragons to the After School Program!
The Sprockids San Diego After School Program teaches off-road skills and essential technique through drills, games, and fun activities.
Your rider will learn: bike safety and how to conduct an ABC bike check, importance of a properly fit helmet and a helmet check, about bike components and equipment, the three mountain bike essentials, what neutral and ready position are and how and when to use them, proper bike body positioning and separation, shifting gears and how to brake effectively. Skills are taught in a playful environment using our obstacles and playing games while on the bike!
This quarter’s events are specifically for riders in grades 4, 5, and 6 who are comfortable riding their bikes off-road. This event is limited to 10 riders.
*Thursday, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7
3:00pm – 4:30pm at Discovery Charter
*Thursday, 9/14 and 9/21
1:15pm – 3:15pm, meet at Discovery Charter to ride the Rice Canyon Trail
Please come ready with a geared mountain bike that has a wheel size of 20″ or greater and is recently serviced and functional. Don’t forget to double check the chain, brakes and tire air pressure. Wear a properly fitted helmet (snug is important), closed toe sneakers and athletic clothing that is safe to ride in and weather appropriate. Well fed and hydrated riders tend to have the most fun! Please bring a bike mounted water bottle or hydration pack and a light snack.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Escondido ~ After School Program
The After School Program focuses on the essential skills needed to be a good mountain biker that includes: trail safety and stewardship, trail scanning, bike and body positioning, braking, gear shifting, turning and cornering, wheel lifts, proper climbing and descending, ratcheting and more!
This program is for kids 8+ years old that are comfortable riding a geared mountain bike on dirt trails and is limited to 8 participants each session. Parents you can drop off or hang out at your discretion. The event fee also includes a nifty swag bag with all sorts of riding gear and discounts!
Please come ready with a geared mountain bike that has 24″ or greater wheels, is recently serviced and well working. Don’t forget to double check the chain, brakes and tire air pressure. Wear a properly fitted helmet (snug is important), closed toe sneakers and athletic clothing that is safe to ride in and weather appropriate. Well fed and hydrated riders tend to have the most fun! Please bring a water bottle and light snack.
Trail rides are incorporated into the 2nd half of the program leaving from the park into the nearby trail network.
This program starts with the basics and progresses to high level shredding that every bike loving kid needs! We guarantee you they will be ripping it up like no other, HIGH levels of FLOW and FUN to be had!
* Scholarships are available for families that would like to participate at a reduced rate, please email info@sprockidssd.com to inquire about the program. *
We look forward to seeing you!
Escondido ~ Fundamentals 1
The Sprockids San Diego Fundamentals I clinic teaches off-road skills and essential technique through drills, games, and fun activities.
Your rider will learn: bike safety and how to conduct an ABC bike check, importance of a properly fit helmet and a helmet check, about bike components and equipment, the three mountain bike essentials, what neutral and ready position are and how and when to use them, proper bike body positioning and separation, shifting gears and how to brake effectively. Skills are taught in a playful environment using our obstacles and playing games while on the bike!
This clinic is suitable for riders aged 7+ that are comfortable riding their bikes off-road.
Please come ready with a geared mountain bike that has a wheel size of 20″ or greater and is recently serviced and functional. Don’t forget to double check the chain, brakes and tire air pressure. Wear a properly fitted helmet (snug is important), closed toe sneakers and athletic clothing that is safe to ride in and weather appropriate. Well fed and hydrated riders tend to have the most fun! Please bring a bike mounted water bottle or hydration pack and a light snack.
Parents can participate in our clinics and learn alongside your child. The same skill, equipment and bike requirements stated above apply for parents and you must also book yourself a ticket.
* Scholarships are available for families that would like to participate at a reduced rate, please send an email to info@sprockidssd.com to inquire about the program*
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Learn to Ride – Clairemont
Riding a bike is SO MUCH FUN and we want to help everyone enjoy this amazing, lifelong, outdoor activity! This two hour clinic provides a step-by-step process on how to confidently ride a bike. Through engaging activities teaching and reinforcing skills we’ll have everyone rolling in no time! Our friendly professional coaching staff in combination with a small coach to rider class ratio will help to overcome fears and teach important skills. Learning the skills of paddling and wiggling will get every rider on the way to confidently start and stop, understand how to maneuver bikes around obstacles, and much more! Our fun, unique, and proven instruction methods will help everyone experience the joy of riding a bike!
Participants for this clinic should arrive with their own bike without training wheels. Rider should be able to sit on the seat with their feet flat on the ground. The event is open to everyone age 4+. For riders 4-12 years old, an accompanying adult may be needed to support their rider throughout the clinic. Also, don’t forget hydration (water bottle or hydration pack) and a small snack.
PARENTS: Mom and Dad, do you need help learning to ride a bike as well? Great news, we will teach you alongside your child! Please sign yourself up as well.
EQUIPMENT: Weather appropriate clothing and closed toed shoes, hydration (water bottle or hydration pack), a small snack, and a fun positive attitude!
If you have questions regarding if this clinic is appropriate for your rider please reach out!
We look forward to riding with you!
* Scholarships are available for families that would like to participate at a reduced rate, please email info@sprockidssd.com for more information.*
Learn to Ride – Clairemont
Riding a bike is SO MUCH FUN and we want to help everyone enjoy this amazing, lifelong, outdoor activity! This one day clinic provides a step-by-step process on how to confidently ride a bike. Through engaging activities teaching and reinforcing skills we’ll have everyone rolling in no time! Our friendly professional coaching staff in combination with a small coach to rider class ratio will help to overcome fears and teach important skills. Learning the skills of paddling and wiggling will get every rider on the way to confidently start and stop, understand how to maneuver bikes around obstacles, and much more! Our fun, unique, and proven instruction methods will help everyone experience the joy of riding a bike!
Participants for this clinic should arrive with their own bike without training wheels. Rider should be able to sit on the seat with their feet flat on the ground. The event is open to everyone age 4+. For riders 4-12 years old, an accompanying adult may be needed to support their rider throughout the clinic. Also, don’t forget hydration (water bottle or hydration pack) and a small snack.
PARENTS: Mom and Dad, do you need help learning to ride a bike as well? Great news, we will teach you alongside your child! Please sign yourself up as well.
EQUIPMENT: Weather appropriate clothing and closed toed shoes, hydration (water bottle or hydration pack), a small snack, and a fun positive attitude!
If you have questions regarding if this clinic is appropriate for your rider please reach out!
We look forward to riding with you!
* Scholarships are available for families that would like to participate at a reduced rate, please email info@sprockidssd.com for more information.*
Learn to Ride – Rancho Penasquitos
Riding a bike is SO MUCH FUN and we want to help everyone enjoy this amazing, lifelong, outdoor activity! This two hour clinic provides a step-by-step process on how to confidently ride a bike. Through engaging activities teaching and reinforcing skills we’ll have everyone rolling in no time! Our friendly professional coaching staff in combination with a small coach to rider class ratio will help to overcome fears and teach important skills. Learning the skills of paddling and wiggling will get every rider on the way to confidently start and stop, understand how to maneuver bikes around obstacles, and much more! Our fun, unique, and proven instruction methods will help everyone experience the joy of riding a bike!
Participants for this clinic should arrive with their own bike without training wheels. Rider should be able to sit on the seat with their feet flat on the ground. The event is open to everyone age 4+. For riders 4-12 years old, an accompanying adult may be needed to support their rider throughout the clinic. Also, don’t forget hydration (water bottle or hydration pack) and a small snack.
PARENTS: Mom and Dad, do you need help learning to ride as well? Great news, we will teach you alongside your child! Please sign yourself up as well.
EQUIPMENT: Weather appropriate clothing and closed toed shoes, hydration (water bottle or hydration pack), a small snack, and a fun positive attitude!
If you have questions regarding if this clinic is appropriate for your rider please reach out!
We look forward to riding with you!
* Scholarships are available for families that would like to participate at a reduced rate, please email info@sprockidssd.com for more information.*
Learn to Ride – Rancho Penasquitos
Riding a bike is SO MUCH FUN and we want to help everyone enjoy this amazing, lifelong, outdoor activity! This two hour clinic provides a step-by-step process on how to confidently ride a bike. Through engaging activities teaching and reinforcing skills we’ll have everyone rolling in no time! Our friendly professional coaching staff in combination with a small coach to rider class ratio will help to overcome fears and teach important skills. Learning the skills of paddling and wiggling will get every rider on the way to confidently start and stop, understand how to maneuver bikes around obstacles, and much more! Our fun, unique, and proven instruction methods will help everyone experience the joy of riding a bike!
Participants for this clinic should arrive with their own bike without training wheels. Rider should be able to sit on the seat with their feet flat on the ground. The event is open to everyone age 4+. For riders 4-12 years old, an accompanying adult may be needed to support their rider throughout the clinic. Also, don’t forget hydration (water bottle or hydration pack) and a small snack.
PARENTS: Mom and Dad, do you need help learning to ride as well? Great news, we will teach you alongside your child! Please sign yourself up as well.
EQUIPMENT: Weather appropriate clothing and closed toed shoes, hydration (water bottle or hydration pack), a small snack, and a fun positive attitude!
If you have questions regarding if this clinic is appropriate for your rider please reach out!
We look forward to riding with you!
* Scholarships are available for families that would like to participate at a reduced rate, please email info@sprockidssd.com for more information.*
Learn To Ride – San Marcos
Riding a bike is SO MUCH FUN and we want to help everyone enjoy this amazing, lifelong, outdoor activity! This two hour clinic provides a step-by-step process on how to confidently ride a bike. Through engaging activities teaching and reinforcing skills we’ll have everyone rolling in no time! Our friendly professional coaching staff in combination with a small coach to rider class ratio will help to overcome fears and teach important skills. Learning the skills of paddling and wiggling will get every rider on the way to confidently start and stop, understand how to maneuver bikes around obstacles, and much more! Our fun, unique, and proven instruction methods will help everyone experience the joy of riding a bike!
Participants for this clinic should arrive with their own bike without training wheels. Rider should be able to sit on the seat with their feet flat on the ground. The event is open to everyone age 4+. For riders 4-12 years old, an accompanying adult may be needed to support their rider throughout the clinic. Also, don’t forget hydration (water bottle or hydration pack) and a small snack.
PARENTS: Mom and Dad, do you need help learning to ride a bike as well? Great news, we will teach you alongside your child! Please sign yourself up as well.
EQUIPMENT: Weather appropriate clothing and closed toed shoes, hydration (water bottle or hydration pack), a small snack, and a fun positive attitude!
If you have questions regarding if this clinic is appropriate for your rider please reach out!
We look forward to riding with you!
* Scholarships are available for families that would like to participate at a reduced rate, please email info@sprockidssd.com for more information.*
Mission Valley ~ Fundamentals I
The Sprockids San Diego Fundamentals I clinic teaches off-road skills and essential techniques through drills, games, and fun activities.
Your rider will learn: bike safety and how to conduct an ABC bike check, importance of a properly fit helmet and a helmet check, about bike components and equipment, the three mountain bike essentials, what neutral and ready position are and how and when to use them, proper bike body positioning and separation, shifting gears and how to brake effectively. Skills are taught in a playful environment using our obstacles and playing games while on the bike!
This clinic is suitable for riders aged 7+ that are comfortable riding their bikes off-road.
Please come ready with a geared mountain bike with at least 20″ wheels that is recently serviced and well working. Don’t forget to double check the chain, brakes and tire air pressure. Wear a properly fitted helmet (snug is important), closed toe sneakers and athletic clothing that is safe to ride in and weather appropriate. Well fed and hydrated riders tend to have the most fun! Please bring a water bottle and light snack.
We are EXCITED to announce that parents can now once again participate in our clinics and learn alongside your child. The same skill, equipment and bike requirements stated above apply for parents and you must also book yourself a ticket.
* Scholarships are available for families that would like to participate at a reduced rate, please email info@sprockidssd.com for more information.*
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Mt Laguna – Adventure Clinic
Bring your young riders out to explore San Diego’s very own Mt. Laguna! This is an intermediate Sprockids Adventure. Our guides will lead the ride into Mt Laguna exploring iconic trails such as “Gatos” and the “Big Laguna Trail.” Come out and learn with us as we expand upon your riders knowledge including balance techniques, cornering into berms, how to descend rocky technical trails as well as what trail speed is and why it is important.
Riders suitable for this adventure will have a reasonable grasp of bike-body balance techniques, steering and cornering as well as braking. They should overall be confident handling their bike on intermediate, or blue, trails. Expect to ride 10-12 miles with 1,000 feet of elevation over the course of the day. We will be taking a lunch break mid day, please pack a hearty lunch and trail snacks.
This event is held off of Sunrise Highway starting at a nearby campground. Directions will be provided to registered participants within 48 hours of the event start. It is approximately a one hour drive from central San Diego to the trailhead.
Parents, you are encouraged to participate in our clinics and learn alongside your children! The same skills, equipment and bike requirements stated above apply for parents and you must also book a ticket.
* Scholarships are available for families that would like to participate at a reduced rate, please email info@sprockidssd.com for more information.*
We look forward to riding with you at Mt Laguna!