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Ages 4-10
Bike Camp
Try. Try Again. Ride for Real.
Boys & Girls | Ages 4–10
Perfect for first-time riders and kids still learning
Designed for children who are ready to try—no experience required
Bike Camp is an energetic, confidence-building program where young campers gradually remove supports and learn to pedal independently.
Designed by experienced teachers, and led by trained instructors, campers build coordination, self-confidence, and movement skills while being social, supported, and having fun in a safe Rouge Camps environment.
Full-day and half-day bike programs are offered!
Logical Progression
Designed by experienced teachers to safely scaffold skills—from training wheels to independent riding.
Fun & Supportive Learning
Our empathetic staff gamify learning so kids feel encouraged, celebrated, and excited to try again.
More Than Just Bikes
Full-day campers enjoy the complete Rouge Camps experience, including outdoor play, games, and social time.
How can I prepare my camper for Bike Camp?
Bike camp is available during select weeks. Choose a location to see rates & dates
Activities & Experiences
What You'll Do
Learn to Ride
Progress through age-appropriate steps that help most children move from training wheels to two wheels. Or new riders to gain navigation and balance skills.
Grow in Confidence
Build confidence through success, supportive relationships, and positive encouragement.
Have Fun Every Day
Yes your kid will learn how to bike, but there are fun games throughout the day! Also, the afternoons are off bikes and full of themed active fun!
Choose Your Path
Bike Camp offers the Rouge Riders program to get campers up on two wheels and then challenging them each pedal afterwards.
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Rouge Riders 1
Learn to ride
- Ages 4 to 7 - Campers move through logical and fun progressions to go from balance bikes to two wheel pedal bikes! - Rouge Camps offers bike learning, but so much more with a full day of programming featuring ampwide Activity and Modified Sport Periods!
Enjoy your campers Pure Joy
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Rouge Riders 2
Ride Faster & Further
- Ages 4 to 7 - This step two of the Rouge Riders Program allows for campers to gain more comfort on two wheels, gain confidence riding down hills, and go on longer bike journeys. - This program still keeps riders off of public roads, but teaches campers about road safety. - The full day program offers action packed Rouge Camps fun each afternoon, including fully themed Camp-wide Activities and Modified Sports.
See their confidence grow
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Rouge Riders 3
A trail riding program.
* Pilot Program in 2027 only offered at Rouge Camps Woodbridge. - Ages 8 to 10 - Campers go out into the community to ride trails in York Regions many ravines. - Bike Lanes, Trails and residential roads are exclusively used. - Campers learn road safety and prove they can consistently perform the road safety practices, before branching out into the broader community.
Establish Biking for Life
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Sample Daily Schedule. Each day is unique!
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Before Care
Campers enrolled in Before Care will participate in quiet, supervised activities such as free play, drawing, reading, or light games until regular camp programming begins. Please note that Before Care is an additional charge.
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Drop-Off
Campers not enrolled in Before Care can be dropped off at their counsellors.
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Character Development Program
At the start of each day, counsellors introduce a daily character trait, inspire campers, and discuss how to apply it throughout the day at camp.
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Bike Session
Campers will participate in Bike Camp–specific activities that build coordination, confidence, and independent riding skills through guided instruction, gradual skill progression, and supportive practice in a safe Rouge Camps environment.
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Snack
Campers have 15 minutes to enjoy their nut-free snack from home.
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Bike Session
Campers will participate in Bike Camp–specific activities that build coordination, confidence, and independent riding skills through guided instruction, gradual skill progression, and supportive practice in a safe Rouge Camps environment.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
Campers enjoy their nut-free lunch from home, or their Meal Plan.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Recess
A supervised free-play break where campers relax, socialize, and choose fun activities.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Games of Lower Organization (GLOs)
These are simple, active, and fun games of lower organization. These resemble tag games and other quick and active games.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Playground
Campers will be taken to the local playground.
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Storytime
Campers participate in an interactive experience as Counsellors read stories aloud.
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Snack
Campers have 15 minutes to enjoy their nut-free snack from home.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Camp-Wide Activity!
The highlight of each camp day—a fully themed summer camp game featuring an opening skit and a storyline woven throughout the gameplay.
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Pick-Up
Campers who are not enrolled in After Care may be picked up.
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
After Care
Campers enrolled in After Care will participate in quiet, supervised activities such as free play, drawing, reading, or light games while waiting for pick-up. Please note that After Care is an additional charge.
Is Bike Camp Right For My Child?
Download our comprehensive guide with everything you need to know about preparing your camper for an amazing experience.
Download Guidebook (PDF)