Mechanics Grades 7-8

17 - 21 Jun 2019
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Overview
This camp is everything that our mechanics camp is with the added benefit of a space that is designed for empowering young girls in a workshop environment. They’ll have the opportunity to work on their own bicycles throughout the week discovering issues and working collaboratively to resolve them. This camp is designed for the girl that is ready to get her hands dirty and learn all about the systems of the bicycle! Girls Mechanics will have the chance to meet important women in the bicycle industry during field trips. They’ll have fun riding their bicycle outdoors, and build the skills they need to be independent stewards of their ride! Mechanics camp is limited to 10 campers to provide an enhanced learning experience. Campers will learn: Systems of the bicycle Adjusting and maintenance of bicycle systems Troubleshooting mechanical issues Communicating with professional mechanics Right of way and maintaining predictability Techniques for avoiding hazards Gear Requirement: Two-wheeled bicycle with gears and handbrakes Typical Mileage: 5-10 miles per day
Course details
Mechanics Grades 7-8 Jun 17 - Jun 21 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Community Cycling Center Bike Shop $400.00 Meeting Dates From Jun 17, 2019 to Jun 21, 2019 Each Monday from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM Each Tuesday from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM Each Wednesday from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM Each Thursday from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM Each Friday from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM
What's included
This camp is everything that our mechanics camp is with the added benefit of a space that is designed for empowering young girls in a workshop environment. They’ll have the opportunity to work on their own bicycles throughout the week discovering issues and working collaboratively to resolve them. This camp is designed for the girl that is ready to get her hands dirty and learn all about the systems of the bicycle! Girls Mechanics will have the chance to meet important women in the bicycle industry during field trips. They’ll have fun riding their bicycle outdoors, and build the skills they need to be independent stewards of their ride! Mechanics camp is limited to 10 campers to provide an enhanced learning experience. Campers will learn: Systems of the bicycle Adjusting and maintenance of bicycle systems Troubleshooting mechanical issues Communicating with professional mechanics Right of way and maintaining predictability Techniques for avoiding hazards Gear Requirement: Two-wheeled bicycle with gears and handbrakes Typical Mileage: 5-10 miles per day