STREET SKILLS

Street Skills Camp coaches kids on safe and legal road riding through fun games, challenges and riding adventures around the island. We take kids out in small groups for coaching at their levels.  

We're more than a fun camp, we do individualized coaching with each camper to help them advance their skills on bikes and understand traffic laws, communicate with drivers for safest, predictable riding habits. We show kids how riding bikes in Alameda is fun and gives them transportation independence!

Our graduates proudly explain how they know how to bike on the streets on their own and have tremendous confidence in themselves and their place on the road.

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 by a mechanic from a local shop at least two weeks before camp starts.

  2. Attend a free Urban Cycling indoor class presentation with your child. Learn laws, crash avoidance and more so your rider knows what to do and why when we start. Bikes not required. April 2024 session Zoom class or recorded video link can be emailed.

  3. Equipment - Complete the online equipment checklist. Dig out the locks, spare tube, etc. so we know your child is coming to camp prepared. If you need to purchase items, you can buy from us and we deliver on the first day.

  4. Participation Contract -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

Camp days build on skills.
Skipping part or all day is strongly discouraged.

Spring Dates grades 5+

  • April 8-11 (Monday - Thursday) All Gender
    9:30a-3p, $519
    Lincoln Park
    Meet at Crown Beach parking lot the first day for lane drill practice before biking on paths and streets. Pick up at Lincoln Park everyday and meet Tues-Thurs. Bring snacks and lunch (option to buy In-N-Out Wednesday). Heavy rain and/or heavy wind cancel with refund.

Summer Dates rising grades 6+

  • June 10-14 Kids Identifying as GIRLS SOLD OUT
    9:00a-3p, $699
    Lincoln Park
    Meet at Crown Beach parking lot the first day for lane drill practice before biking on paths and streets. Pick up at Lincoln Park everyday and meet Tues-Friday. Bring snacks and lunch (option to buy In-N-Out Wednesday). Heavy rain and/or heavy wind cancel with refund.

  • June 17-21 (Monday - Friday) Kids Identifying as BOYS SOLD OUT
    9:00a-3p, $699
    Lincoln Park
    Meet at Crown Beach parking lot the first day for lane drill practice before biking on paths and streets. Pick up at Lincoln Park everyday and meet Tues-Friday. Bring snacks and lunch (option to buy In-N-Out Wednesday). Heavy rain and/or heavy wind cancel with refund.

  • July 22-26 (Monday - Friday) Kids Identifying as BOYS
    9:00a-3p, $699
    Lincoln Park

  • Aug 5-8 Kids Identifying as GIRLS SOLD OUT
    9:00a-3p, $699
    Lincoln Park

During camp
Helmet fit, Bike safety check, Bike Skills practice with games and challenges on blacktop, games and lunch at the park, bike lock demo and practice, practice using gears to go uphill, 4-way stop intersection practice of right of way with car traffic on Bay Farm, discussion of what to do if a bike crash happens, minor or major, Scavenger Hunt and challenges around the island about Alameda fun facts, last day Ferry to SF ride along Crissy Field, lunch break and practice putting bikes on the front of bus at Sports Basement (M-F camps only).