PACA X BOLD Spring Break Camps
We’re teaming up with BOLD MTB Coaching to help get the kids ready to ride!
At BOLD MTB Coaching, Vanessa believes in unlocking the full potential of every rider, and introducing the next generation to mountain biking here across the Okanagan Valley. Explore the possibilities, embrace the bold, and let the trail unfold under your wheels!
Together with PACA, let’s build confidence, control, and trail awareness as riders transition back into outdoor riding after winter. Your kid will learn how and when to use their gears for a variety of terrain, climb easy, corner smoothly, brake properly, foundations of navigating trails, jumping and be an all around safe rider while having fun!
Choose from four, 2 Day Camps:
MARCH 16-26 – Ages 5-7 – Beginner/Beginner +
For ages: 5-7; up to 6 riders per program
Riding Levels: Beginner/Beginner+ Find your riding level here
Location: Campbell Mountain. Drop off is at the yellow gate, just beyond the cattle guard.
Program 1: Monday March 16 & Wednesday March 18
2:00pm-4:00pm
$225+GST
Program 2: Tuesday March 24 & Thursday March 26
2:00pm-4:00pm
$225+GST
MARCH 17-25 – Ages 8-11 – Beginner+/Intermediate
For ages: 8-11; up to 6 riders per program
Riding Levels: Beginner+/ Intermediate Find your riding level here
Locations: Campbell (Drop off is at the yellow gate, just beyond the cattle guard). /Three Blind Mice (drop off is at the top of Riddle at the city gate to the Mice)
Riders should be comfortable riding their bike independently, able to pedal up gentle hills for short periods, and descend gradual trails with control. Expect approximately 1–6 km of trail riding per session.
Program 1: Tuesday March 17 (Campbell Mountain) & Thursday March 19 (Three Blind Mice)
2:00pm-4:00pm
$225+GST
Program 2: Monday March 23 (Campbell Mountain) & Wednesday March 25 (Three Blind Mice)
2:00pm-4:00pm
$225+GST
PACA Weekly Youth Rides (formerly Barn rides)
Al’PACAs Summer Youth Programs
Summer 2026 Dates Coming Soon!
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PACA Private Lessons
Looking to upgrade your skills one on one or in small groups? Just let us know what you’re looking for in your lesson and we’ll make it happen. Registration is here.
Gear’d Up Youth Program
“Gear’d Up” is a unique program funded by a private donor that provides an opportunity for 8 youth in the South Okanagan to have access to equipment, coaching and basic mechanic skills to explore and develop their demonstrated interest in mountain biking. The program will start in May once the weather permits.
We are seeking your help in putting forward names of individuals who meet all of the following criteria for a unique opportunity:
- Youth aged 11-13 yrs. (targeting age 12)
- Demonstrate an interest in biking/mountain biking
- This program is being offered to help remove the financial barriers to youth participating in outdoor recreation. To be eligible for funding, families must first meet specific financial criteria as per the Revenue Canada’s Low Income cut-offs 2022. eg. $69,835 for a family of 6. (see our application form for more details)
- Parent/guardian(s) demonstrate a keen interest in supporting their child to engage in extracurricular activities and would be able to help their child to maintain any equipment and accessories and support their child with secure storage of equipment received from participating in the program
- Parent/guardian(s) able to support their youth to commit to several Tuesday’s starting when the weather permits in May (4-6 sessions total.)
- Parent/guardian(s) would be keen to supporting a connection to mountain biking by taking youth to trails to ride or supporting youth to continue in group ride opportunities
This opportunity is proudly supported by the South Okanagan Wheel House Society and The Bike Barn and is administered by the Penticton & Area Cycling Association (PACA). The mountain bike skills development will be supervised and guided by a Certified Level 1 Mountain Biking coach.
Youth meeting the criteria who are selected for the program will receive:
- A mountain bike for use
- Helmet and accessories
- Bike Lock
- A one-year PACA membership
- 1- Introductory bike fitting
- Bike mechanics instruction and hands-on experience
- Mountain Bike Skill Development sessions at a school field
- On Trail Skill development and trail etiquette sessions
- Snacks at the sessions
- Wind up celebration party
If you know a youth that fits the above criteria and would benefit from the program please fill out this form. If you have any questions feel free to contact: [email protected]