Years 7-8 (10-12 Yo)
WORD Camps are the best part of school holidays! We have a variety of different camps during the holidays. Each camp we will ride, learn and giggle...heaps! Camps are open to kids of all MTB skill abilities. We split into groups, so we can ride with mates of similar radness.
October Holidays, 2025
Bookings Open August 20, 8pm
New to WORD Camps
Is your child, a little bit older, but new to mountain biking - or has never done WORD before? This is the place to start.
Date: NTW - 10-12 (Yr 7-8) 22/23 September
Duration: 3hours each day for two days
Times: 12:30-3:30
Locations: Makara Peak/Mt Vic
Cost: $115 for the camp.
Instructors - Marilyn/Cate
This programme is co-ed and aimed at kids that are new to WORD or new to mountain biking. We'll have more time to focus on the fundamental skills and really get them dialled in! This will lay amazing foundations for future WORD sessions and their mountain bike journey!
They are paired up with an age specific instructor, who is great at teaching the fundamentals so your new mountain biker feels safe and in control of their ride. Groups will still be split on the first morning into abilities and fitness for the day with 1:8 instruction ratios.
Know your Local
This is either a 2 day or 3 day camp option, Know your local style, based around central Wellington. Each day we will split into smaller groups on the first morning based on abilities/fitness/interests and then head up onto the trails! We'll ride and explore the awesome trail network, learn and practice some skills and have heaps of fun! We will ride at the most popular parks around town.
KYL 2 day September 22/23 Makara Peak/Mt Vic 16 spots
KYL 3 day September 24/25/26 Makara/Mt Vic/Polhill 24 spots
KYL 2 day September 29/30 Makara/Mt Vic Peak 16 spots
Drop off and pick up locations are:
Makara Peak - Drop off and pick up Muds cycles carpark
Matairangi/Mt Victoria - Drop off and Pick at Hataitai Velodrome
Waimapihi/Polhill - Drop off and pick up
8:30-3pm each day
Cost:
$367.50 for the 3 day camp
$245 for the 2 day camp and includes:
– Experienced and super fun WORD mountain bike instructors (1:8 ratio)
– WORD t-shirt and WORD sticker
Van Camp
2 day
Let’s jump into Vinnie the WORD van to head off to different trails around town!
***To really make the most out of this camp, riders will want to be comfortable riding at least Grade 3 trails such as Hippies, Car Parts, Ikigai, Jailbrake, Te Tuara pt.2 or similar.
Drop off (8:20am) and Pick up (3pm) your kiddo in front of Amora Hotel Wakefield Street each day. Vinnie the WORD Van will be driving us to each riding location, departing at 8:30am!
Oct 1/2 (8:30-3pm) 10 spots
Instructors: Dave/Peg
Cost: $270 for the 2 day camp and includes:
– Experienced and super fun WORD mountain bike instructor
– WORD t-shirt and WORD sticker
-Transport to the trails!
Track and Trail
NB - This camp has been merged with the 3 day KYL above running at the same time due to instructor injury - The track component will remain on day 2)
Track and Trail is run in conjunction with PNP track club based at MT/Vic and the velodrome.
We will break into groups and weather dependant one 3 hour session will be spent getting exposure to another cycling discipline and learning all fun things Track Cycling. The rest of the time will be exploring Mt Vic/Matairangi and learning new skills on the trails.
2 days
Location: Matairangi/Mt Vic
Instructors: Jesse Cseh, Claudia Brochu, and Guest instructors from PNP
September 25/26 (8:30-3pm) 16 spots
Cost: $245 for the 2 day camp and includes:
– Experienced and super fun WORD mountain bike instructor
– WORD t-shirt and WORD sticker
Jumps & Jibbs
Advanced MTB Skills 1 Day Camp led by Nic Johnson
Nic will lead an exclusive skills camp designed to elevate young riders' abilities in a safe and structured environment. With over a decade of coaching experience, Nic (our National operations manager) brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for helping riders progress.
NOT OFFERED FOR SEPT/OCT holidays - if your teen/pre teen is 12 - please see the speed, flow and style camp on offer in the 13-17 age group
Drop off and Pick up at Matairangi/Mt Vic (Hataitai Velodrome)
What to Expect:
Jumping Progression: Learn the fundamentals of jumping, including body position, timing, and technique, to safely navigate trail features.
Advanced Skills: Master wheel lifts, manuals, endos, braking control and other playful trail skills to enhance control and confidence.
Trail Application: Understand where and how to implement these skills on local trails, improving overall riding performance.
Fun and Safety: Enjoy a day of learning and play, ensuring skills are developed in a fun yet safe manner.
Details:
Group Size: Limited spots to ensure personalised instruction.
Prerequisite: Intermediate skills required; ideal for riders really wanting to progress to more advanced techniques.
Cost: $165 for the 1 day camp and includes:
– Experienced and super fun WORD mountain bike instructor (1:8 ratio)
– WORD t-shirt and WORD sticker
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