Weekly Day Camps

Weekly Day Camps

Tailored Programs for Every Level

We’re excited to offer our most popular weekly day camps refreshed for 2025 and new options!

Questions? Contact us at info@stowemtb.com

Ripper’s Camp 1 - Geocaching Trail Adventure

Is your young rider ready to rip up the trails!?!? Stowe Mountain Bike Academy’s small coach to rider ratio and proven methodology for teaching skill progression will help young riders feel comfortable yet challenged in their riding. This camp can cater to riders that are newer to trails but are eager to take their bike skills from the bike path or dirt roads onto the local singletrack and also all the way up to the young sender that is already jumping off of everything in sight, but could use some certified coaching to help keep it rubber side down.

Rippers Geocaching Trail Adventure!

Each day will start off with some on the bike skills practice to prepare riders for the trail riding adventures to come. Riders in their small and well balanced groups will then go on the search for special hidden trailside treasures to combine the fun of mountain biking and exploration of geocaching. Opportunities to find progressively more challenging caches will keep the groups advancing to the right level of trail for their needs. 

We will wrap up the week with a fun day of games and pizza celebration where riders are awarded their SMBA tech shirts and stickers!

  • • Rider is confident riding a bike, and is just getting started with using their gears and hand brakes correctly

    • Rider has experience on beginner singletrack, gravel and/or grass and shows interest in more difficult terrain

    • Rider can participate in physical activity for at least two hours (with breaks) and is enthusiastic about learning to ride (some nerves are okay!)

    • Equal braking on varied terrain

    • Learn to stabilize bike/body through sharp bumps varied beginner/intermediate trail features

    • Arms and Legs engaged in active riding and using proper bike/body separation

    • Gain trail awareness by learning the names of trail features and proper trail etiquette

    • Learn to keep your eyes up and scanning your environment

    • Learn the movements for ‘pumping’ the bike through terrain

    • Begin learning the bike/body alignment for riding berms at controlled speeds

    • Recently serviced mountain bike (Bikes with hand brakes (both front AND rear independtly) and gears are required. Wheel size must be 20 inches or bigger

    • Helmet

    • Close toed shoes

    • Hydration pack - freshly topped off with water :)

    • Spare tube - matching bike wheel size

    • Additional protective equipment *optional (sunglasses, kneepads)

    • Bike gloves

    • Snacks and lunch (if not participating in the lunch program)

    • Appropriate clothing and layers for the weather of the day

Camp Information

Dates: 6/23 - 6/27

Time: Monday - Friday, 9am - 4 pm

Suggested Age: 6 to 10

Suggested Skill Level: Levels 1-3

Price: $495

After Care Option: 4-5pm add-on, $150 (Full week enrollment only)

Lunch Option: Yes, additional charge (Full week participation only) - Menu & Pricing TBD

Ripper’s Camp 2 - Trail Naturalist Camp

Is your young rider ready to rip up the trails!?!? Stowe Mountain Bike Academy’s small coach to rider ratio and proven methodology for teaching skill progression will help young riders feel comfortable yet challenged in their riding. This camp can cater to riders that are newer to trails but are eager to take their bike skills from the bike path or dirt roads onto the local singletrack and also all the way up to the young sender that is already jumping off of everything in sight, but could use some certified coaching to help keep it rubber side down.

Ripper’s Trail Naturalist Camp

Rippers Trail Naturalist Camp! Join SMBA in exploring the natural environment surrounding our local trail networks. In addition to learning a sweet set of mountain bike skills, riders will learn about and create projects highlighting our area's natural resources. A balance of mountain bike skills work and naturalist teaching and crafting will prepare riders for a fun week of exploration and learning on the trails. A collaboration with the Stowe Land Trust’s Summer Naturalist program will get riders engaged with elements of the natural world and the land which we access through trails and bikes!

We will wrap up the week with a fun day of games and pizza celebration where riders are awarded their SMBA tech shirts and stickers!

  • • Rider is confident riding a bike, and is just getting started with using their gears and hand brakes correctly

    • Rider has experience on beginner singletrack, gravel and/or grass and shows interest in more difficult terrain

    • Rider can participate in physical activity for at least two hours (with breaks) and is enthusiastic about learning to ride (some nerves are okay!)

    • Equal braking on varied terrain

    • Learn to stabilize bike/body through sharp bumps varied beginner/intermediate trail features

    • Arms and Legs engaged in active riding and using proper bike/body separation

    • Gain trail awareness by learning the names of trail features and proper trail etiquette

    • Learn to keep your eyes up and scanning your environment

    • Learn the movements for ‘pumping’ the bike through terrain

    • Begin learning the bike/body alignment for riding berms at controlled speeds

    • Recently serviced mountain bike (Bikes with hand brakes (both front AND rear independtly) and gears are required. Wheel size must be 20 inches or bigger

    • Helmet

    • Close toed shoes

    • Hydration pack - freshly topped off with water :)

    • Spare tube - matching bike wheel size

    • Additional protective equipment *optional (sunglasses, kneepads)

    • Bike gloves

    • Snacks and lunch (if not participating in the lunch program)

    • Appropriate clothing and layers for the weather of the day

Camp Information

Dates: 7/14 - 7/18

Time: Monday - Friday, 9am - 4 pm

Suggested Age: 6 to 10

Suggested Skill Level: Levels 1-3

Price: $495

After Care Option: 4-5pm add-on, $150 (Full week enrollment only)

Lunch Option: Yes, additional charge (Full week participation only) - Menu & Pricing TBD

Ripper’s Camp 3 - the ultimate ripper camp

Is your young rider ready to rip up the trails!?!? Stowe Mountain Bike Academy’s small coach to rider ratio and proven methodology for teaching skill progression will help young riders feel comfortable yet challenged in their riding. This camp can cater to riders that are newer to trails but are eager to take their bike skills from the bike path or dirt roads onto the local singletrack and also all the way up to the young sender that is already jumping off of everything in sight, but could use some certified coaching to help keep it rubber side down.

The Ultimate Ripper Camp!

Join SMBA for a full week of quality instruction and exploration on the local Stowe and surrounding network of trails. Each day, riders will learn a new skill or an important aspect of what goes into being a well-rounded mountain biker. This camp has it all with skill progression and morning rides and afternoon themes that keep each day fresh and fun both on and off the bike! Small groups will keep the learning focused on themes including:

  • Bike Mechanics

  • Trail Work

  • Nutrition

  • Navigation

We will wrap up the week with a fun day of games and pizza celebration where riders are awarded their SMBA tech shirts and stickers!

  • • Rider is confident riding a bike, and is just getting started with using their gears and hand brakes correctly

    • Rider has experience on beginner singletrack, gravel and/or grass and shows interest in more difficult terrain

    • Rider can participate in physical activity for at least two hours (with breaks) and is enthusiastic about learning to ride (some nerves are okay!)

    • Equal braking on varied terrain

    • Learn to stabilize bike/body through sharp bumps varied beginner/intermediate trail features

    • Arms and Legs engaged in active riding and using proper bike/body separation

    • Gain trail awareness by learning the names of trail features and proper trail etiquette

    • Learn to keep your eyes up and scanning your environment

    • Learn the movements for ‘pumping’ the bike through terrain

    • Begin learning the bike/body alignment for riding berms at controlled speeds

    • Recently serviced mountain bike (Bikes with hand brakes (both front AND rear independtly) and gears are required. Wheel size must be 20 inches or bigger

    • Helmet

    • Close toed shoes

    • Hydration pack - freshly topped off with water :)

    • Spare tube - matching bike wheel size

    • Additional protective equipment *optional (sunglasses, kneepads)

    • Bike gloves

    • Snacks and lunch (if not participating in the lunch program)

    • Appropriate clothing and layers for the weather of the day

Camp Information

Dates: 8/4 - 8/8

Time: Monday - Friday, 9am - 4 pm

Suggested Age: 6 to 10

Suggested Skill Level: Levels 1-3

Price: $495

After Care Option: 4-5pm add-on, $150 (Full week enrollment only)

Lunch Option: Yes, additional charge (Full week participation only) - Menu & Pricing TBD

EmpowHER Mountain Bike Camp: Ride, Learn, Conquer

The EmpowHER Mountain Bike Camp is the ultimate all-girls adventure, dedicated to developing technical skills, building confidence, and celebrating the fun of riding with friends. Whether you're new to mountain biking or a seasoned trailblazer, this camp offers tailored experiences to level up your skills while connecting with a community of like-minded riders. Smaller groups and breakout sessions to enhance skills and group activities and rides to build camaraderie! Day and overnight options.

Camp Goals:

- Trail Fundamentals: Master the basics like body positioning, braking techniques, and balance to tackle diverse terrain with ease.

- Climbing Techniques: Learn how to optimize your pedaling power and handle challenging ascents with confidence.

- Descending with Confidence: Practice controlled descents on varying gradients, focusing on line choice, speed management, and flow.

- Cornering Mastery: Hone your cornering skills to take tight turns with speed and precision.

- Technical Terrain: Navigate rock gardens, roots, and drops with advanced skills training from expert coaches. Jumping and Pumping: Explore fun techniques like bunny hops, small jumps, and pumping through trails for a playful yet controlled ride.

Hands-On Workshops: Bike Maintenance 101: Gain practical skills like fixing flats, adjusting derailleurs, and maintaining your suspension. Trailside Repairs: Learn quick fixes to keep you riding confidently, no matter where the trail takes you. Adventure and Connection: Each day combines skill sessions with epic guided trail rides, allowing campers to put their new techniques into practice. Off the bike, enjoy team challenges, campfire stories (overnight option), and wellness activities like yoga for riders. The focus isn’t just on improving skills—it’s about building camaraderie and creating unforgettable memories in the great outdoors.

  • This is an all abilities camp. Small groups of similarly skilled riders will be formed and based on ability, some groups will explore different trails or trail systems using the SMBA van and trailer.

    At minimum:

    • Rider is confident riding a bike, and is just getting started with using their gears and hand brakes correctly

    • Rider has experience on beginner singletrack, gravel and/or grass and shows interest in more difficult terrain

    • Rider can participate in physical activity for at least two hours (with breaks) and is enthusiastic about learning to ride (some nerves are okay!)

  • Skill goals are based on the rider’s level entering camp.

    Beginners (Levels 1-2) will work on:

    • Equal braking on varied terrain

    • Learn to stabilize bike/body through sharp bumps varied beginner/intermediate trail features

    • Arms and Legs engaged in active riding and using proper bike/body separation

    • Gain trail awareness by learning the names of trail features and proper trail etiquette

    • Learn to keep your eyes up and scanning your environment

    • Learn the movements for ‘pumping’ the bike through terrain

    • Begin learning the bike/body alignment for riding berms at controlled speeds

    More advanced riders (Levels 3-4) will work on:

    • Review beginner skills

    • Through games and on trail application, riders will learn and improve skills such as; track stand, bunnyhop, high speed cornering, drops, and jumping

    • Riders will learn various ways of ‘seeing’ the trail and interpreting it through their riding ability and style

    • Learn to lift your front wheel off the ground to clear features by finding grip, balance, and appropriate speed

    • Master techniques for riding tight switchbacks, berms with speed, and riding flat corners

    • Learn line selection on larger features like steep and loomy trail sections or rock faces

    • Take off and landing larger drops

    • Trail/feature risk analysis

    • Recently serviced mountain bike (Bikes with hand brakes (both front AND rear independtly) and gears are required.

    • Helmet

    • Close toed shoes

    • Hydration pack - freshly topped off with water :)

    • Spare tube - matching bike wheel size

    • Additional protective equipment *optional (sunglasses, kneepads)

    • Bike gloves

    • Snacks and lunch (if not participating in the lunch program)

    • Appropriate clothing and layers for the weather of the day

Camp Information

Dates: 7/21 - 7/25

Time: Monday - Friday, 9am - 4 pm

Suggested Age: 10+*

Suggested Skill Level: Levels 1-4

Price: $525

After Care Option: No

Lunch Option: Yes, additional charge (Full week participation only) - Menu & Pricing TBD

*Small groups of similar age and/or skills will be formed

Shredder Camp: Chittenden County

Calling all young shredders in the Chittenden County area! Are you ready to elevate your mountain biking skills to the next level?

Shredder Camp: Chittenden County

Partnered with the Sleepy Hollow Inn Ski and Bike Center, the SMBA certified coaches have a week of riding and skills work aimed to take your trail rider to the next level! Utilizing trail networks in Huntington, Richmond, Essex, and Hinesburg, riders will get to explore a variety of terrain and trail features and develop some sweet new bike skills in the process. Under the guidance of our friendly instructors, riders will gain confidence, learn proper riding techniques, and discover the thrill of conquering new trails.

The groups will explore several trail networks in the Chittenden County area with daily mileage ranging from 10-15miles. This camp is for riders looking to improve their intermediate level trail riding skills and find the challenge and adventure of where two wheels can take them!

Coaches will introduce more advanced riding skills such as line selection, maintaining the correct body position to gain traction, finding power and balance on steep climbs and center of gravity on steep descents, mastering switchbacks with rhythm without losing momentum, and handling jumps and drops.

—> More Than Just Riding

Shredder Bike Camp isn't solely about hitting the trails. Our all-encompassing approach to mountain biking extends to bike maintenance workshops, trail etiquette sessions, and learning how to make personal assessments of risk and reward using the techniques from the Flying Ryan Hawks Foundation. These additional elements ensure that participants not only become better riders but also responsible trail stewards.

We will wrap up the week with a fun day of games and pizza celebration where riders are awarded their SMBA tech shirts and stickers!

    • Rider is comfortable riding a variety of singletrack trails

    • Rider is building confidence negotiating rocks, roots, and logs. Riders should also have a strong grasp on skills such as: controlled braking, front wheel lift, standing climbing, and leaning the bike into corners

    • Rider can participate in physical activity for at least three hours (with breaks) and is excited to progress their riding

    • Improve carrying momentum on the trail through; line choice, proper gearing, ratchet pedaling, and pressure control

    • Introduce aspects of pressure control to lead to skills such as; front wheel lift, rear wheel lift, bunnyhop, and jumping

    • Understanding and applying the different skills for berm and flat cornering

    • Learn to ride small drops safely and in control

    • Beginner bike mechanics

    • Learn what to carry in your pack on a mountain bike ride

    • Introduction to trail/feature risk analysis

    • Introduction to bicycle mechanics. Including:

      Safety Check, Cleaning, Repair Kit, Flat Tires, Chains, Understanding your brakes and deraileur

    • Recently serviced mountain bike (Bikes with hand brakes (both front AND rear independtly) and gears are required.

    • Spare tube

    • Repair kit (bike mutli-tool, tire lever, tire plug, mini-pump, chain quick link)

    • Helmet

    • Close toed shoes

    • Hydration pack - freshly topped off with water :)

    • Spare tube - matching bike wheel size

    • Additional protective equipment *optional (sunglasses, kneepads)

    • Bike gloves

    • Snacks and lunch (if not participating in the lunch program)

    • Appropriate clothing and layers for the weather of the day

Camp Information

Dates: 7/21 - 7/25

Time: Monday - Friday, 9am - 4 pm

Suggested Age: 8 to 13*

Suggested Skill Level: Levels 3-5

Price: $525

After Care Option: No

Lunch Option: No

*Small groups of similar age and/or skills will be formed

Shredder Camp: Stowe

Truly an adventure camp - a week of riding the most fun trails in and around Stowe! Getting young riders exploring new trails beyond our tried and true Cady Hill will instill a sense of adventure and accomplishment. There are so many great places around, we want to share a few of our favorites.

Shredder Camp: Stowe

Riders will get to explore a variety of terrain and trail features and develop some sweet new bike skills in the process. Under the guidance of our friendly instructors, riders will gain confidence, learn proper riding techniques, and discover the thrill of conquering new trails. Coaches will introduce more advanced riding skills such as line selection, maintaining the correct body position to gain traction, finding power and balance on steep climbs and center of gravity on steep descents, mastering switchbacks with rhythm without losing momentum, and handling jumps and drops.

—> More Than Just Riding

Shredder Bike Camp isn't solely about hitting the trails. Our all-encompassing approach to mountain biking extends to bike maintenance workshops, trail etiquette sessions, and learning how to make personal assessments of risk and reward using the techniques from the Flying Ryan Hawks Foundation. These additional elements ensure that participants not only become better riders but also responsible trail stewards.

We will wrap up the week with a fun day of games and pizza celebration where riders are awarded their SMBA tech shirts and stickers!

    • Rider is comfortable riding a variety of singletrack trails

    • Rider is building confidence negotiating rocks, roots, and logs. Riders should also have a strong grasp on skills such as: controlled braking, front wheel lift, standing climbing, and leaning the bike into corners

    • Rider can participate in physical activity for at least three hours (with breaks) and is excited to progress their riding

    • Improve carrying momentum on the trail through; line choice, proper gearing, ratchet pedaling, and pressure control

    • Introduce aspects of pressure control to lead to skills such as; front wheel lift, rear wheel lift, bunnyhop, and jumping

    • Understanding and applying the different skills for berm and flat cornering

    • Learn to ride small drops safely and in control

    • Beginner bike mechanics

    • Learn what to carry in your pack on a mountain bike ride

    • Introduction to trail/feature risk analysis

    • Introduction to bicycle mechanics. Including:

      Safety Check, Cleaning, Repair Kit, Flat Tires, Chains, Understanding your brakes and deraileur

    • Recently serviced mountain bike (Bikes with hand brakes (both front AND rear independtly) and gears are required.

    • Spare tube

    • Repair kit (bike mutli-tool, tire lever, tire plug, mini-pump, chain quick link)

    • Helmet

    • Close toed shoes

    • Hydration pack - freshly topped off with water :)

    • Spare tube - matching bike wheel size

    • Additional protective equipment *optional (sunglasses, kneepads)

    • Bike gloves

    • Snacks and lunch (if not participating in the lunch program)

    • Appropriate clothing and layers for the weather of the day

Camp Information

Dates: 8/11 - 8/15

Time: Monday - Friday, 9am - 4 pm

Suggested Age: 8-13*

Suggested Skill Level: Levels 3-5

Price: $525

After Care Option: 4-5pm add-on, $150 (Full week enrollment only)

Lunch Option: Yes, additional charge (Full week participation only) - Menu & Pricing TBD

*Small groups of similar age and/or skills will be formed