For kids who know how to ride a bike but want to take their skills a little further, come explore new places with the Mountain Bike Youth Camp at Midcoast Conservancy’s Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson. This Outdoor Sport Institute Youth Camp promises to be a whole lot of fun while learning all about turning, climbing, descending, and some basic bike maintenance in a mountain biking environment. The camp will run after school on Friday, Sept. 30 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The camp itinerary will include: mountain bike anatomy, fit and fundamentals; mountain biking body position; trail riding and trail stewardship; shifting and cadence in different terrain; and maneuvering over, through, and around obstacles. Participants need to know how to ride a bike prior to attending camp. This mountain bike program is focused on improving on the participants riding skills in a mountain biking environment. Mountain bikes and helmets from OSI will be available for participants to use.

Participants should come dressed to ride bikes and play outside. They should bring a full water bottle, snack, sunscreen, and an extra warm layer, such as a rain jacket or fleece. Please wear close-toed shoes that fit properly and can potentially get dirty.

OSI camps are led by world-class outdoor sport coaches who are skilled teachers, guides, and facilitators, and are passionate about sharing outdoor sport with others.

Cost of $60 per participant includes coaching, equipment, and a t-shirt. For more information, or to register, go to http://www.mainewsc.org/, or call 207-492-1444