10-12 Year Olds

 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.

January Holidays, 2025

Bookings Opening 21 Nov 8pm!

Know your Local!

This is a 2 day camp. Each day we’ll explore the trail network in the area, learn some skills, have snacks and heaps of fun! We will split into smaller groups on the first morning based on abilities/fitness/interests and then head up on the trails! Parents will drop off and pick up at the following locations.

Check out the Camp More Info page

This camp runs from 8:30am-3pm each day.

Cost: $215 for the 2 days includes:
-Experienced and super fun WORD mountain bike instructor (1:8 ratio)
-WORD t-shirt and WORD sticker

Shuttles Day and Have-a-Go BMX

10-13 year-olds

Let’s get some sweet shuttle laps in and learn the ropes of BMXing along the way thanks to our friends at Capital BMX! Each day we’ll jump into Vinnie the WORD van to head off to different trails get the riders to the BMX track!

***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 and the likes.

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 locations, departing at 8:30am!

  • 22-23 January (8:30-3pm)

Day 1 - Shuttles at Miramar and Mt Victoria
Day 2 - We'll spend the morning at Capital BMX Track learning the ropes of BMX and then shuttles at Waimapihi in the afternoon!

Cost: $255 for the 2 day camp and includes:
– Experienced and super fun WORD mountain bike instructor
– WORD t-shirt and WORD sticker

-BMX bikes borrowed from Capital BMX

-Transport to the trails!

New to WORD camps!

Welcome to WORD! These camps are perfect if you’re new to mountain biking… we’ll spend time getting to know each other, learning some sweet skills, and exploring the trails. Riders will need to know how to ride a bike (including getting on and off their bike on their own) to really enjoy this camp. No off road experience necessary, that’s what we’re here for! Parents will drop off and pick up at the following locations.

Check out the Camp More Info page.

The New to WORD camps are a set of two half-day camps running from 12:30pm-3.30pm. Please check the locations for each day just below.

Cost: $100 for the 2 days includes:
– Experienced and super fun WORD mountain bike instructor (1:8 ratio)
–WORD t-shirt and WORD sticker

12-15 years-old

Ocean lovers this one is for you! Yes, we are a mountain biking organisation, but we do love variety! Let's take advantage of January's hot temperatures to enjoy our beautiful coastline after a bit of biking.

  • 15-16 January (Girls Only)

  • 23-24 January (co-ed)

Day 1

Drop off (8:30am) at Brooklyn Wind Turbine

Pick up (3pm) Shorland Park, Island Bay

We'll head for an adventurous pedal from the Brooklyn Turbine to Red Rocks, then around to coast and finish off with an afternoon of snorkelling with Mountains to Sea in Island Bay!

Day 2

Drop off (8:30am) Hataitai Velodrome

Pick up (3pm) Wellington Railway Station

A few laps of Matairangi/Mt Vic in the morning and then travelling to Fergs Kayaks via the waterfront where we leave the bikes and head to float, paddle and explore our beautiful harbour!

Note: We will need a minimum of 10 kids to run this camp so tell your mates! Mountains to Sea provides all the snorkelling equipment and wetsuits - easy!

Cost: $260 for the 2 days includes:
– Experienced and super fun WORD mountain bike instructor (1:8 ratio)
–WORD t-shirt and WORD sticker

-Wetsuit and snorkelling gear

-Kayak and life jacket hire

Pedal and Paddle