Are your kids looking for an exciting and active way to spend their school holiday? Look no further! Dates for the upcoming School Holiday Camps are now available! Whether they're beginners ready to explore the basics or seasoned riders looking to conquer more challenging trails, we've got the perfect adventure for every level.

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These school holidays, we’re offering a variety of camps to suit all interests and abilities. Choose from our one-day skills camps for ages 7-10yrs or 10-13yrs, or our new camp specifically for teens. For those eager to push their limits, check out our ‘Jumps & Drops for Kids’ clinics for ages 9-13, or the ‘Advanced’ session for kids 10-13 who are to kick it up a notch, increase their speed, and conquer even more challenging terrain.

 

Back by popular demand is our girls-only camp! While we've been stoked to see more girls participating in our kids' camps, they still make up a smaller portion of our attendees. By offering this girls-only option, we aim to encourage even more participation. Rest assured, our girls-only camp is an additional option and not intended to exclude girls from our other camps. We enthusiastically welcome girls to join any and all of our camp experiences!

Chocolate Foot's holiday camps provide a perfect blend of skill-building, trail exploration, obstacle challenges, games, and, of course, loads of FUN! Our goal is to enhance your child's mountain biking abilities while they enjoy an unforgettable time in the great outdoors.

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Holiday Camps for Age Group 7-10 Years

Our camps are tailored for both novice and intermediate riders. We'll practice skills together while offering challenges suited to each rider's level. During the camp, we'll split into two groups for the trail riding components, ensuring everyone has an enjoyable and appropriate experience.

 

We'll cover the fundamental skills such as body position, braking control, balance, use of gears, climbing and descending, cornering, and riding obstacles, and spend plenty of time on the trail putting it all into practice. This camp is 5 hours' duration (8.30am-1.30pm).

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7-10yrs Camps:

• Camp 1: Tuesday 1 October 2024, 8.30am-1.30pm

• Camp 2: Friday 4 October 2024, 8.30am-1.30pm

• Camp 3: Wednesday 9 October 2024, 8.30am-1.30pm

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Girls Holiday Camp 7-13 Years
This camp for female riders aged 7-13yrs is suitable for all levels, and as with all of our camps we will split into groups to provide the appropriate challenge to all riders. This camp is 6 hours' duration (8.30am-2.30pm).

Girls Holiday Camp Date
• Thursday 3 October 2024, 8.30am-2.30pm
 

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Holiday Camps for Age Group 10-13 Years

For the 10-13 year age group, our 'regular' camps are six hours' duration (8.30am-2.30pm) and the 'Advanced' camp is 3 hours' duration. More info below on the two types of camp:

1. The 'Regular' camp which is tailored for both novice and intermediate riders, as we'll practice skills together while offering challenges suited to each rider's level. During the camp, we'll split into two groups for the trail riding components, ensuring everyone has an enjoyable and appropriate experience.

2. An 'Advanced' camp, which is suitable for riders who have well developed riding skills and who ideally have attended training with us before. We’ll be learning and refining more advanced skills such as jumping, drops, mastering steep roll-ins and how to corner fast! When you register your child for this, you'll be asked to provide some detailed information about how your child is suitable for this session - don't hesitate to get in touch prior to signing up if you're not sure!

 

10-13yrs Camps:

• Camp 1: Monday 30 September 2024, 8.30am-2.30pm

• Camp 2: Wednesday 2 October 2024, 8.30am-2.30pm

• Camp 3: Tuesday 8 October 2024, 8.30am-2.30pm

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10-13yrs Three Hour 'Advanced' Camp:

• Camp 1: Thursday 3 October 2024, 12.00-3.00pm

• Camp 2: Friday 11 October 2024, 8.30-11.30am

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Holiday Camp for Teens 13-16 Years

​Introducing our 6-hour Teens Holiday Camp, specifically designed for 13-16 year olds who already have basic riding skills and control. This camp is all about combining fun with education. Riders will refine their techniques in cornering, braking, descending, and climbing, focusing on key skills like body positioning, braking technique, gear selection, and pedaling efficiency. Plus, we'll give them a taste of airborne fun with an introduction to getting their wheels off the ground.

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Teens Holiday Camp Date

• Thursday 10 October 2024, 8.30am-2.30pm

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Jumps & Drops for Kids, 9-13 Years

Kids just love getting airborne! And with Bare Creek Bike Park in Belrose beckoning, your kids will benefit from first learning how to jump proficiently, confidently and, most of all, safely with our introduction to jumps & drops clinic. 

 

This camp is designed to be fun and educational for riders ages 9-13 yrs and over the course of three hours we’ll revisit and dial in some key fundamental skills. Then, with the use of our custom designed ramp system, we’ll equip them with the skills and knowledge they’ll need to fly safely on obstacles such as drop-offs, tabletop jumps and gap jumps. This camp is 3 hours' duration (8.30-11.30am).

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Jumps & Drops for Kids camps:

• Camp 1: Thursday 3 October 2024, 8.30-11.30am

• Camp 2: Tuesday 8 October 2024, 8.30-11.30am

We also offer this clinic outside of school holidays - see Jumps & Drops for Kids for details & dates.​

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Further Info for All Holiday Camps

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Location:

Manly Dam & surrounds, Sydney, NSW

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What your child will need to bring:

• Mountain bike that is mechanically sound and clean with its tyres adequately inflated, and two hand brakes (no coaster/back pedal brakes). As well as the more obvious safety points, your bike must have closed handlebar ends (i.e. grips are in tact, or have handlebar end plugs fitted).

• Bike gear - helmet (Australian Standards AS/NZS 2063 approved) & gloves are mandatory. Body armour (elbow & knee pads) optional but recommended.

• Spare inner tube that is compatible with your child's bike

• Water, lunch and snacks and a backpack to carry these while riding

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What's provided:

• Small group tuition, ensuring plenty of attention for everyone

• Skilled instructors who are passionate about mountain biking and experiences in teaching kids of all levels and ages

• A fantastic opportunity to get outdoors, learn some bike skills, and make new friends

• A fun and challenging mountain biking adventure

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Registration Information:

• 7-10yrs 1 Day Camp Clinic Fee: $125 (5hr camp) - includes GST.

• 10-13yrs 1 Day Camp Clinic Fee: $150 (includes GST).

• Teens 1 Day Camp Clinic Fee: $150 (includes GST).

• Girls 1 Day Camp Clinic Fee: $150 (includes GST)

• Jumps & Drops for Kids 9-13yrs Clinic Fee: $90 (includes GST).

• 10-13yrs 3hr Advanced Camp Clinic Fee:  $90 (includes GST).

• Please note our refund policy

• We are an Active Kids provider. To use a voucher for your child's enrolment, select registration option 'Use Active Kids Voucher' and then email the voucher to info@chocolatefoot.com.au.

• Chocolate Foot is covered by its own Public Liability Insurance. You are responsible for your own Personal Injury Insurance and Ambulance Cover.

• Final information will be sent by email to all participants one week prior to the camp