Cycle Oregon is proud to announce the return and expansion of its Summer Kids Bike Camp for the summer. Following a successful pilot in 2025, the program is growing to serve three Oregon communities—Portland, Hillsboro, and Bend—providing kids ages 8–12 with the skills and confidence to navigate on two wheels.
At a time when childhood independence is declining and fewer children are biking to school, Cycle Oregon’s Summer Kids Camp aims to reverse the trend. Led by the experienced team behind the statewide Jump Start bicycle education program, the camp transforms young riders into confident bike commuters through a curriculum focused on safety, wayfinding, and real-world riding.
2026 Camp Highlights:
- Comprehensive Skill Building: Daily instruction includes shifting, hand braking, signaling, and group riding techniques.
- Real-World Application: Campers apply their skills on supervised rides to local parks, picnics, and playgrounds, utilizing bike lanes and infrastructure.
- Inclusive Access: The Cycle Oregon Foundation provides scholarships (covering 50% to 100% of tuition) to ensure the program is accessible to families from all backgrounds.
- Gear Included: To remove barriers to entry, loaner bikes and helmets are available to all campers at no additional cost.
2026 Schedule & Locations:
- Hillsboro: June 22–26
- Bend: July 6–10, July 27–31, and August 17–21 (In partnership with R.A.D. Camps)
- Portland: July 13–17 and August 3–7
Registration Details: Camps run Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The registration fee is $550. Scholarship applications are open until March 29, 2026. cycleoregon.com/kids-bike-camp/
About Cycle Oregon: Cycle Oregon is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to bringing the joy of riding a bicycle to all of Oregon. Since 1988, we have combined world-class events with deep investment in communities, all delivering the transformative power of bicycling to communities across the state. Our work spans legendary rides and statewide youth programs, including Jump Start, which integrates cycling into school PE classes, and Summer Kids Camp, which offers children their first taste of two-wheeled freedom. With a legacy of over $3.6 million in community grants, we ensure that every experience we create serves our purpose of helping Oregonians lead happier, healthier lives.
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