Our Youth Dig & Ride Day program is one of the best ways for your kids to have fun in the woods with their friends, while also giving back to the Galbraith Trail community. Participants have the opportunity to trail build on their favorite trails, then go ride with their friends (and instructors) afterwards, learning the basics of trailbuilding, history of stewardship on Galbraith, as well as riding with kids their age.
Come Dig & Ride with us! Information about session dates listed below.
BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH ACCESS TO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Youth explore trail building as an integral component of their mountain bike passion.
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Youth Dig & Ride Days are all about Middle school youth (Grade 6-9) focusing on:
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Trail science
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The art of building and maintaining a good trail
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Environmental sustainability
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Spending quality time outdoors
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Safe tool use and management
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Learning about trail building standards
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Forestry
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Teamwork
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Self-reliance
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Service learning
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Youth Dig & Ride Days seeks to provide fun, achievable projects. The groups work on many different trails and issues that our Trail Build Leaders and participants come up with together. Kids with all levels of trailbuilding experience are welcome. We recommend that your youth is comfortable riding their mountain bike on most of the trails on Galbraith if they're going to participate in this program.
Each day begins with meeting at Samish Parking Lot at 9:45 AM, gathering as a group and departing at 10:00 AM, riding your bikes up to base camp for the day, dropping off lunch and any extra possessions. Trail builders and youth will discuss the project designated for the day and get to work; stopping for snacks, water breaks, lunch, and discussions. What is left of the day will be hitting the trails for some fun riding with our amazing Trail Builders. We will wrap up the day at the Samish Parking Lot at 4:00 to meet parents for pick up.
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Each participant will need to bring a bike, lunch, and snacks* for the day as well as water, helmet, and appropriate layers for seasonable weather. Kids will experience being outside all day working with youth crews and Trail Crew Leaders and learning some educational components of Trail Building. *Pack plenty of food to fuel this active day!
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration Details
Youth Dig & Ride Days
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Connect with us at james@wmbcmtb.org for more info.
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Trail Build Leaders
James Pulse
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Spring Dates:
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​April 19
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April 27
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May 3 - Girl & Boy Crews
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May 10
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May 17
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May 24
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May 31
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June 7
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Summer Camps:
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June 16-19
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July 21-24
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August 19-21
Weather can cancel the day; please understand the safety of our participants is our first priority and we will cancel/reschedule in case of any weather deemed unsafe. Also know that we follow Bellingham Public Schools and CDC guidelines.
SCHOLARSHIPS
If you would like to request a Scholarship for one of our Summer Camps, please send an email to james@wmbcmtb.org. If you have already received a discount code, proceed to registration checkout and enter the code.