Get ready for an active, adventurous week with New England Base Camp’s Bicycle Adventure, designed specifically for youth ages 13-17! This five-day, instructor-led program will take participants on exciting cycling tours through some of Eastern Massachusetts' most beautiful areas. This program offers an opportunity to explore the great outdoors while building skills, making new friends, and having fun. Some previous riding experience required.

Program Highlights:

Instructor-Led Cycling Adventure: With experienced instructors, this program will guide participants through carefully selected routes in the stunning landscapes of Eastern Massachusetts. Youth will experience the beauty of nature while getting active and learning about biking techniques, safety, and teamwork.

Bring Your Own Bicycle: Participants are encouraged to bring their own bicycles, ensuring comfort and familiarity throughout the adventure. Whether they have a mountain bike, road bike, or hybrid, riders will use their personal bikes to explore the region. A small number of well-worn mountain bikes are available for some of the rougher treks, should we need camp to provide them.

Helmet Requirement: Safety is our top priority, and all participants are required to wear a helmet during cycling activities. Helmets can be brought from home or provided at the start of the program if needed.

Bike Storage at Camp: Bikes can be left safely on the New England Base Camp property at the end of each day. Participants will have access to secure, locked bike storage, ensuring peace of mind while they enjoy camp activities after the ride.

Scenic Routes: Our instructors will have many routes for our group to choose from. Everything from a nice flat “rail-trail,” to a forested path with varying elevation, all the way up to the rockiest and hilliest terrain we can find!

Base Camp Experience: At several points during the week, we’ll return to New England Base Camp for an assortment of outdoor activities, team-building exercises, and campfire fun. Our comfortable camp facilities provide the perfect setting to unwind and reflect on the day’s adventures.

Team Building & Outdoor Skills: Beyond cycling, this program emphasizes teamwork, outdoor skills, and self-reliance. Instructors will guide participants in group activities and encourage a sense of camaraderie as they work together to tackle each new challenge.

What’s Included:

Full Support: New England Base Camp will provide bike transport to and from each cycling route. Instructors will lead all biking adventures, ensuring a safe and engaging experience.

Bike Lock-Up: Participants can securely store their bikes at camp each night, making it easy to focus on camp activities and enjoy their downtime.

Bicycle Inspection: Instructors will urge participants to perform a safety inspection of their own vehicle prior to riding with New England Base Camp.

Trailside Repair: Our instructors will come equipped with the tools and knowledge to troubleshoot and perform quick fixes to small items, such as flat tires, chain issues, and braking systems as they come.

What’s Not Included:

Full Repair and Maintenance: If a bicycle fails to pass a basic inspection, the Base Camp instructors reserve the right to disqualify the bike for the day and ask the participant to use a temporary replacement bike. A list of what the bikes need will be provided, for participants to prepare their bike for the week.

Join us for this unforgettable week of cycling, exploration, and adventure at New England Base Camp. It’s the perfect way to experience the outdoors, build confidence on two wheels, and make lasting memories with new friends!

Details:

This day camp session runs from August 11th to August 15th,
Drop-off is from 8:30 - 9 AM and pickup begins when camp ends, 3:45 - 4:15 PM,
Extended Day (7:45am - 8:30am, 4:30pm - 6pm) can be added onto your camp registration for an additional $100 per week.

Contact Information: For more information and questions, please contact NEBC@scouting.org.