DFX Mini Shredders
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Coaches in the Mini Shredder program are selected for their passion and experience working with this age group. Coaches will ensure riders have a ton of fun on their bikes but will also do activities off their bikes too. Groups will play games both indoors and outdoors, do crafts, have story time and go on non-biking adventures. Examples of non biking adventures include trips to the Fire Station and the Library, short nature hikes, gondola rides, games at Rebagliati Park, as well as lake time and splash pad, and mini golf in the summer. Coaches will balance the amount of time biking depending on the age, ability, motivation and stamina of the whole group as well as the weather conditions each day.
Groups will be formed on age, ability and bike type. Groups may fluctuate as riders improve and will be coached by a core group of coaches that are experts with 3 to 5 year olds.
Children need to be 3 by the start date of the program.
Rates & Information
| Ages | Dates | SESSIONS | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Kids Ages: 3 - 5 Years
|
Saturdays: May 24 - June 21 Sundays: May 25 - June 22 |
5 5 |
$519 $519 |
| Mondays & Wednesdays: April 28 - June 25 | 18 | $1,729 |
Rates do not include taxes.
Two day program (M/W): Rates include Bike Park season pass. Children should bring their season pass to every lesson. Pass will be used to access the skills areas in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, the easiest trails if the whole group is ready and for sightseeing adventures.
One day program (Saturdays and Sundays): Rates include Bike Park tickets for lesson days if needed but does not include season pass. Children should bring their season pass if they have one. If not, they will be issued day tickets as needed. Number of sessions spent in the Bike Park will depend on the age, ability level and interest of the whole group.
Please Note: Children are only permitted in the bike park without a coach once they are 5 years old.
AGES AND LOCATIONS FOR SPRING PROGRAMS
Preschool:
- Children who have not yet been to school when the program starts
- Children who have turned 3 BEFORE the start date of the program
- Spring Saturdays: Children who are born from 2020 – May 23, 2022
- Spring Sundays: Children who are born from 2020 – May 24, 2022
- Spring Mon/Wed: Children who are born from 2020 – April 27, 2022
Blackcomb Base: the lower level of the Whistler Blackcomb Admin Building, 4545 Blackcomb Way. Located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain in the Upper Village.
Rates & Information
| Ages | Dates | SESSIONS | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Kids Ages: 3 - 5 Years
|
Sundays: June 29 - August 24 | 9 | $949 |
| Mondays & Wednesdays: June 30 - August 27 | 18 | $1,729 |
Rates do not include taxes.
Rates include Bike Park season pass.
Children should bring their season pass to every lesson.
Pass will be used to access the skills areas in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, the easiest trails if the whole group is ready and for sightseeing adventures.
Please Note: Children are only permitted in the bike park without a coach once they are 5 years old.
AGES AND LOCATIONS FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS
Preschool:
- Children who have not yet been to school when the program starts
- Children who have turned 3 BEFORE the start date of the program
- Summer Sundays: Children who are born from 2020– June 28, 2022
- Summer Mon/Wed: Children who are born from 2020 – June 29, 2022
Blackcomb Base: the lower level of the Whistler Blackcomb Admin Building, 4545 Blackcomb Way. Located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain in the Upper Village.
Rates & Information
| Ages | Dates | SESSIONS | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Kids Ages: 3 - 5 Years
|
Sundays: September 7 - 28 | 4 | $419 |
Rates do not include taxes.
Rates include Bike Park tickets for lesson days but does not include season pass.
Children should bring their season pass if they have one. If not, they will be issued day tickets as needed.
Number of sessions spent in the Bike Park will depend on the age, ability level and interest of the whole group.
Please Note: Children are only permitted in the bike park without a coach once they are 5 years old.
AGES AND LOCATIONS FOR FALL PROGRAMS
Preschool:
- Children who have not yet been to school when the program starts
- Children who have turned 3 BEFORE the start date of the program
- Fall Sundays: Children who are born from 2021 - September 6, 2023
Blackcomb Base: the lower level of the Whistler Blackcomb Admin Building, 4545 Blackcomb Way. Located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain in the Upper Village.
Program Details
- Drop off 9:00 am to 9:30 am.
- Pick up is 3:00pm to 3:30pm.
- Lunch is not provided, please provide a packed lunch with snacks suitable to be taken on the trails.
- Either a run bike or a 2 wheel pedal bike. Coaster brakes are allowed in the mini shredder program but we highly recommend a 14” or 16” pedal bike with no coaster brakes and hand brakes only. For children riding on dirt trails a bike with hand brakes and no coaster brakes will be required. Bikes with training wheels are not permitted. When groups are transitioning to a pedal bike both bikes can be brought to camp. Arm and leg armour, bike gloves and a hydration pack are required every day. A well-fitting XC helmet.
- Groups for run bike, transitioning to a pedal bike and beginner and novice riders who are starting or already riding trails
- Minimum biking requirement: Comfortable on a run bike.
- Included in price of program for Summer and two day Spring programs. Day tickets provided for Bike Park use during Sunday Spring programs if needed.
Children are only permitted in the bike park without a coach once they are 5 years old.
Typical Day
Meet from 9:00 to 9:30am, groups will leave to ride at 9:30am sharp - please be on time and ready to go. We will be riding around the valley and on trails all morning. Lunch will be back at Blackcomb Base or at the lake or park weather permitting. The afternoon will be spent on a regular routine of story time, craft time and outside or indoor group games. More confident riders will ride again in the afternoon, stamina permitting.
Pick up is at 3:00pm to 3:30pm at Blackcomb Kids. If your child will be picked up by someone else please inform the coach in the morning.
We will be riding in all weather, so please make sure your child is prepared with rain gear and sunscreen!
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Need extended care for your child? We offer aftercare at our Blackcomb location where we will entertain your children until 5:30pm. We play games, go on nature walks, play mini golf and do crafts.
Need assistance?
1-800-766-0449
604-967-8950 (LOCAL)
wbinfo@vailresorts.com
wbbikeschool@vailresorts.com
