STREET SKILLS

In Street Skills Camp we teach kids how to ride safely and confidently on city streets through games, challenges, and real-world adventures around Alameda—including practice rides from their own neighborhoods to school.

We coach in small groups tailored to each rider’s experience level, focusing on practical skills, traffic laws, and clear communication with drivers to help kids ride predictably and safely.

More than just a fun camp, we offer individualized coaching that empowers kids with the skills they need for independent, responsible biking. They gain confidence, road awareness, and a deeper sense of freedom that comes with knowing how to navigate their community on two wheels.

Our proud graduates leave camp ready to ride on their own—and excited to show what they’ve learned!

REQUIREMENTS:
Parents/Guardians of kids participating in Street Skills Camp are required to:

  1. Bike Check -Have your child's bike and helmet inspected for safety and fit and signed off from Cycle City at least two weeks before camp starts.

    Attend a free Urban Cycling indoor class presentation Parent and camper attend together. Learn laws, crash avoidance and more so your rider knows what to do and why when we start. Bikes not required.

  2. Equipment - Complete the online equipment checklist. Dig out the locks, spare tube, etc. so we know your child is coming to camp prepared.

  3. Participation Agreement -Review and discuss the rules and expectations in camp, both parent and child sign.

SKILLS TAUGHT AND PRACTICED:

  • Practice rides to schools (when possible)

  • Hands on practice securely locking bikes at school and around town

  • Identifying hazards & avoiding crashes

  • Where & how to legally ride

  • Using hand signals to communicate with traffic

  • Intersection right of way at 4-way stops and signals

  • Becoming confident & respected road users

  • Using the bike rack on the front of the bus. (If available)

  • What health and legal steps to take if they fall or crash

What we do in Street Skills Camp
Helmet fit, Safety check and learn minor repairs, Bike Skills practice with games and challenges on blacktop, bike locking, learning to use gears, 4-way stop intersection right of way with car traffic on Bay Farm, discussion of what to do if a bike crash happen, Ferry to SF ride along the water to Marina Green, lunch break and practice putting bikes bus racks at Sports Basement. Camp days build on skills. Skipping part or all day is strongly discouraged.

Spring Grades 5th+

All Sessions $875

  •  April 13-17 (AUSD Spring Break). All Genders. 9:00a-3:30p Click here to REGISTER - April 13-17
    Drop off: Mon - Lincoln MS, Tues-Thurs Lincoln Pk, Fri- Harbor Bay Ferry
    Pick up: Mon-Thurs - Lincoln Pk, Fri- TBD

Summer Grades 6th+ (Aug 2026)

All Sessions $875

  •  June 8-12  All Genders 9:00a-3:30p Click here to REGISTER - June 8-12
    Drop off: Mon - Bay Farm School, Tues-Thurs Lincoln Pk, Fri- Harbor Bay Ferry
    Pick up: Mon-Thurs - Lincoln Pk, Fri- TBD

  • June 15-19  Boy-Centered Camp (All Welcome). 9:00a-3:30p Click here to REGISTER - June 15-19
    Drop off: Mon: Bohol Circle, Tues: Krusi Pk, Wed-Thurs Jean Sweeney, Fri: Sea Plane Lagoon Ferry
    Pick up: Mon-Thurs: Jean Sweeney, Fri: Sea Plane Lagoon Ferry

  • July 6-10  Girl-Centered Camp (All Welcome). 9:00a-3:30p Click here to REGISTER - July 6-10
    Drop off: Mon: Bay Farm School, Tues-Thurs: Lincoln Pk, Fri: Harbor Bay Ferry
    Pick up: Mon-Thurs: Lincoln Pk, Friday- TBD

  • July 27-31  Girl-Centered Camp (All Welcome). 9:00a-3:30p Click here to REGISTER - July 27-31
    Drop off: Mon: Bohol Circle Pk, Tues: Krusi Pk, Wed-Thurs Jean Sweeney, Fri: Sea Plane Lagoon Ferry
    Pick up: Mon-Thurs: Jean Sweeney Park, Fri: Sea Plane Lagoon Ferry

Fall Grades 6th+

  • Date TBD  All Genders

    Heavy rain, wind or unsafe air quality cancels with refund.
    Minimum 5 kids registered to run session.