FAT TIRE
The mountain bike trails in and around the James River Park System are technical, swoopy and above all FUN!
Our Fat Tire Camp will empower Campers to master these trails by gathering all the necessary skills and experiences. As with all Passages Programs the real attraction to our Camps is our can-do atmosphere and our incredible Staff.
This action-packed week will take Campers all over the Park System as well as trips to the Richmond BMX Track, Pocahontas State Park, Leakes Mill and Freedom Park in Williamsburg. Campers must bring their own mountain bike and helmet to Camp. We will be happy to lock it up in our enclosed trailer all week. We play hard every day and refresh with a swim in the James River to rinse off all that dirt! One of our goals is to prepare our riders to attend the Advance Fat Tire Camp - where we create our future Passages Mountain Bike Staff!
previous mountain biking experience is required, but if you’re having bike trouble, reach out and we can set you up on one of our camp bikes.
Details:
Ages: 10-16 (all genders)
Cost: $795 + $50 Transferrable Registration fee
(*4 day week $636 ONLY for Juneteenth & July 4th Holiday Weeks)
Coming to Fat Tire Camp with some strength, some endurance and a healthy relationship with your bike will set you up for success. Riding bikes with us is not a race. First and foremost, we focus on body and bike control because an ounce of style is worth a pound of performance. Our Staff can be found at the front of the pack, the very back of the pack and sprinkled in between our Fat Tire Campers as we ride. This helps us set the appropriate pace, keep the group together and share feedback with our Campers in real time as they pedal, balance, shift gears, climb and descend. We love it when someone comes to Passages and does not know anyone else, they make the most new friends! One of our goals is to help you rage on a bike and move-on to Advance Fat Tire Camp and prepare yourself to apply for a job at Passages.
other fat tire sessions
BMX Fat Tire Camp will spend the 1st half of every day focusing specifically on dissecting and building speed / flow on the Gillies Creek BMX Track. We will employ additional Richmond BMX Coaches for this portion of the day. Although every Fat Tire Camper is required to provide their own mtn bike for each week of Camp, Richmond BMX will loan BMX-specific bikes to our Campers during the BMX portions of each day. The BMX Campers will ride their own bikes to Gillies Creek each day (about a 10 min ride) then ride their own bikes at many of the same places the regular Fat Tire Camper Sessions (Pocahantas, James River Park System, Belle Isle, Forest Hill Park).
What do our campers have to say about fat tire?
more details about FAT TIRE
We are psyched for another great season and looking forward to working hard and playing hard with this summer's campers. Come to camp with your game face on and be prepared for some hard-core coaching and fun.
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Please arrive between 8:00am & 8:30am for camp daily. Camper check-out begins at 4:15pm, but you may pick up as late as 5:00pm.
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The drop-off and pick up for your camp is NEW this year! 120 Tredegar St., Richmond, VA 23219 (The Dominion parking lot at the base of the foot bridge)
Friday check out is at 3:30pm
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• Bring a bathing suit for a late afternoon swim every day.
• Shoes: Wear closed-toed shoes to ride in and non-cotton socks if you have them. Bring a pair of waterproof sandals that you don’t mind getting wet & dirty.
• Bring a hydration pack or water bottle.
• Please note the weather in case you need a hoodie/rain jacket. We are a Rain or Shine camp, so dress accordingly!
• We supply drinks and snacks daily. On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, please pack a non-perishable lunch and we will keep it in the shade and dry for you. We will have our traditional cook-out on Wednesday and Pizza party on Friday.
• Come with a layer of sunscreen. We will reapply as needed throughout the day.
• Please label all of your belongings.
• Please do not bring electronics or valuables. They are guaranteed to get wet, lost, or misplaced.
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If your child cannot attend camp on a given morning, please e-mail passages@peakexperiences.com. We ask that you try to avoid situations where your child arrives late to camp or must leave early, so that all our staff can remain with the entire group. In case of emergency or any other concerns or if you need to contact the camp director, please contact our Registrar at 804-897-8283 ext.310.
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On Friday afternoon from 3:00-3:30pm at the Belle Isle Skills Park. You will receive detailed information on the Thursday of your camp session.
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To help ensure a smooth camp experience for everyone, please take a moment to review our payment process:
Final Payments: All unpaid balances are due three weeks before the start of your camper’s session.
Automatic Billing: For your convenience, any remaining balance will be automatically charged to the credit card on file.
Deposit Policy: A $50 transferable fee is required at the time of registration to reserve your camper’s spot.
Session Transfers: Need to change your plans? No problem—balances can be transferred to another available session within the same year.
Refunds: We are unable to offer refunds for cancellations made less than two weeks prior to the start of your session.
Thank you for your timely payments and support. If you have any questions about your balance or need to make changes to your session, don’t hesitate to reach out!
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Your comments and suggestions serve as our compass towards improving our program each year. Please complete our online evaluation form that will be mailed to you at the end of your session.