Vermont Summer - VAMS Mountain Bike

VAMS Mountain Bike Camp 2026

Ride Vermont. Build Skills. Progress With Purpose.

This summer, give your rider more than just trail time. VAMS mountain bike camp delivers real progression on some of New England’s best terrain, right here in Vermont. Athletes train with intention from day one, setting personal goals that align with a structured rider progression plan built for their ability level. Each day blends on-bike coaching, off-bike training, and purposeful riding, helping riders develop confidence, control, and a lifelong love for the sport.

Campers are based at Vermont Academy in Saxtons River, VT, with access to nearly 40 km of on-campus trails, including a brand-new flow trail designed by Highland Trails LLC. Riders also explore iconic trail systems like Woodstock–Mount Peg, Ascutney, Slate Valley, and more.

For downhill-focused athletes, VAMS partners with Highland Bike Park, Thunder Trails, and Granite Gorge, offering lift-served riding and expert coaching at the region’s top venues.

Come be part of healthy excellence this summer at VAMS mountain bike camp, where Vermont terrain, intentional coaching, and a love for riding come together to create confident athletes and lifelong cyclists.

Camp Details

Dates
Session I: Sunday, July 19 - Friday, July 24, 2026

Location
Vermont Academy

Participants
Boarding and day campers (boys and girls) ages 13-17.

Have Questions?
Please contact Vermont Summer Coordinator Greg Martin at gmartin@vermontacademy.org.

- Meet the Coach:
  
  Greg Martin is a USAC-licensed coach with significant racing experience on the road and in cyclocross. He has been coaching the VA mountain bike team for four years and is a Eurocross Academy Summer Coach.

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Camp Registration Fees
Day Camper: $800 (Early Bird Rate thru 2/15 - $700)
- Includes all training sessions and lunch each day
- Ideal for local riders
Boarding Camper: $1,200 (Early Bird Rate thru 2/15 - $1050)

Stay in Vermont Academy’s dormitories for a full residential camp experience! Boarders will enjoy:
- Comfortable dorm-style housing with teammates
- Supervised environment with experienced staff
- Daily meals in the Vermont Academy dining hall
- Evening activities and downtime to bond with other campers
Prerequisites - Skill / Equipment

Campers must have basic riding skills, their own trail-ready bikes, a helmet, water bottles or a hydration pack, a multi tool, and riding clothing.

Full suspension bikes are recommended but not required.

For the downhill day, downhill bikes and protective gear will be rented for an additional cost.
Sample Daily Schedule

7:00 a.m. - Breakfast
8:30-9:30 a.m. - Session 1: Skills and drill-on bike and individualized (braking, cornering, turning)
9:45-11:00 a.m. Session 2: Trail Ride on VA trails.
Lunch
1:00 -2:00 p.m. Session 3: Bike Fit and Basic Bike Care
2:30 - 5:00 p.m. Session 4 Trail Ride
5:30 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Session 5 Classroom
8:00 p.m. Camp Fun
10:30 p.m. Lights Out

“Cycling of all types is a lifelong sport and one that allows riders of all levels and disciplines to be part of a larger and truly inclusive community that provides skills and lessons easily transferred to life."

-Greg Martin, VAMS Mountian Bike Coach