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*Please note: Registration takes 48 hours to process.

In order to make this program a success, we need a commitment from you and your child to participate in our full 4-week program. Spots are limited.

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1. Complete the Spring 2026 online registration information packet found HERE 

2. Pay - you may make payments online, by mail, or in-person at our Administrative Office located at 803 Cedar Street, Mount Shasta, CA. To pay online purchase your ticket HERE

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For more information regarding financial assistance please call: Lobelia 530-220-7623 
For more information regarding the programs please call: Tyler 530-933-5406 ​​

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***BGCGS is looking for a couple of assistant instructors and/or adult chaperones to help with the Black Bears Program.  Any volunteers may receive a discount for any child enrolled in the program!  Please contact Tyler at 530-933-5406 if you are interested.***

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**Cubbies (True Beginners - suggested ages 4-6) & Black Bear (Intermediate Level) Riders Only! **

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We're excited to offer this program designed especially for Cubbies - True Beginners (ages 4-6) and Black Bears - Intermediate Level riders to build confidence and foundational skills. Over the course of four lessons, on Tuesdays and Thursdays in April and May, riders will learn foundational mountain biking skills through hands-on instruction, trail rides, and games that make learning fun. Participants will be coached by the amazing team from Boys & Girls Club of Greater Shasta, featuring professional BICP-certified instructor who keeps things safe, supportive and exciting through skill-appropriate learning experiences, ​creating a fun environment for every rider!

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Cubbies - True Beginner Program (ages 4-6) - To participate:

Riders must be riding on their own without assistance (no training wheels or balance bikes).

Participants do not have much experience on dirt trails and do not ride frequently.  They lack confidence on uneven terrain and do not have good/proper braking skills to slow down.

Riders will progress from the most basic techniques on the bike such as balance, stance and braking by implementing these skills on blacktop and progressing to flat dirt trails.  Hand brakes, no coaster brakes preferred!

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Black Bear - Intermediate Level Program - To participate:

Intermediate Riders should confidently navigate Green Circle and Blue Square trails, demonstrating control on singletrack, berms, and moderate obstacles. They have good braking, cornering, and balance skills and can ride on trails for at least 30 minutes without assistance.  Any participants in the recent Intermediate Program are welcome!  Our goal is to continue building confidence and skills and get the rider ready for Advance Level Programs and Trails in the future. 

 

Intermediate Gateway Trail Examples (Green Circles and Blue Squares): 

- Ten Gallon Trail System

- Upper and Lower Bear Springs

- Muir's Ascension

- Foundation

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Program Details:

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Who Can Join: 

 These programs are open to any Cubbies (ages 4-6) and Intermediate level riders under the age of 18.

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Dates/Times:

Cubbies (ages 4-6) - Tuesdays in April/May: 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5

3:30 - 5:00 PM

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Black Bear - Intermediate Program - Thursdays in May/June: 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4

3:30 - 5:30 PM

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Location:

Cubbies:

Sisson Middle School - Playground Blacktop

601 Alma Street, Mount Shasta, CA

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Black Bears:

Shastice Park - Tennis Courts
800 Rockfellow Drive, Mount Shasta, CA

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Coaching:
Lessons will be led by BGCGS team with professional BICP-certified coaches. The coach-to-rider ratio is 1:5. Riders will always be supervised by a head coach and assistant coach, with a coach leading and a coach at the rear of the group.

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Skills Covered: 

Neutral/ready position, bike body separation, braking, cornering, control, stability, and balance as well as fun bike games! Lessons will include both skill and trail sessions.

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What’s Included:

✔ Snacks

✔ Mountain bike lessons with certified coaches

✔ Use of mountain bikes and helmets during the program (if needed)

✔ Shuttling to and from the trailheads

✔ Transportation to and from lessons for BGCGS members​

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Pricing: 

• BGCGS after-school Program Member: $150

• Non-Member: $250

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Transportation & Drop-Off/Pick-Up Info:

BGCGS Members:
Club members will be transported by Club staff. Transportation will include pick up & drop off at the Club Site location and shuttling to and from the trailheads. 

 

Shuttle Service for Cubbies:

Shuttle service begins at 3:15 PM from the Mount Shasta Elementary School Club Site.  The shuttle will then head to the Sisson Club Site for lessons.  After each lesson the shuttle will leave the Sisson Middle School shortly after 5:00 PM to return to the Mount Shasta Elementary School Club Site before 5:30 PM for parent/guardian check-out

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Shuttle Service for Black Bears:

Shuttle service begins at 3:15 PM from the Mount Shasta Elementary School Club Site.  The shuttle will then head to the Sisson Club Site for pick-ups before ending at Shastice Park for the start of the lessons. After the lesson, the shuttle will stop at the Sisson Club Site first and end at the Mount Shasta Elementary Site; members should return to their Club sites around 5:30 PM for parent/guardian check out.

 

Non-Club Members & Non-Shuttle rider Participants:
Please arrive at Program Locations 10 minutes before the session begins (3:20 PM) and return for pick-up 10 minutes before the session ends (4:50 PM and 5:20 PM). 

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We are very excited to be offering this special program. In order to make this program a success, we are needing a commitment from you and your child to participate in our full 4-week program. Spots are limited.

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If your family can afford to contribute, please consider making a donation. Every little bit of support helps us strengthen our Club and allows us to offer programs such as this to all members no matter their economic status.​

 

***Registration will not be complete until the registration form and payment have been received, BGCGS operates with a first pay-first serve basis.***