ESC Adventures - Your Ticket to Adventure

how do i sign up for a camp?

You go to our REGISTRATION page , select the camp that you would like to go to, and carefully fill out the registration form. Then you can print off the waiver, read it and sign it. Full payment is due within 5 business days from the registration (7 days for international campers). You can pay using PayPal, or you can drop off your cash or cheques (made out to ESC Adventures) at John Henry Bikes. Credit cards payments may be processed through our e-mail or directly at John Henry Bikes. The waiver must be signed by both the legal guardian(s) and the participant. You can mail the waiver and the payment together to our address at John Henry's (100-400 Brooksbank Ave. North Vancouver V7J 3S8).

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how do I know what level is good for me? - bike camps?

Bike camps are split based on level first and then on age. Generally we only ask you to tell us approximately what level you might be as there will be an assessment at the beginning of the first day and you will be placed in line with your level.

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is an Adventure Camp for me?

If you love the outdoors then this camp is for you. You get to ride your bike, explore the rainforests in North Vancouver and go indoor rock climbing. We expect you to be a fairly sociable, responsible and curious person. A sense of humor helps! You should be of average physical fitness and ready to explore. Each group will be given digital cameras to record their adventures for the week!

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what equipment do I need?

Each camp has a list of things that you are required to bring. For bike camps, we have a significant amount of gear (bikes, helmets, pads) that are available to rent. Adventure Camps usually provide most of the equipment except for personal-use items. All Extreme riders and Freeride team members are expected to have full face helmets, shin and elbow pads and a bike that is in working order. Please have your bike tuned up prior to your week of camp as our leaders are not mechanics! and we want the camps to run smoothly. Every rider will be required to bring a spare tube, weather appropriate clothing, water and a lunch that they will carry with them throughout the day. If you do not bring your full face helmet and armour then you will not be able to participate. Adventure Camp participants are required to bring a lunch, water and weather appropriate clothing!

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is my bike OK?

We have different requirements for different camps when it comes to equipment. Generally there are very few requirements for Little Rippers, and more for Extreme Riders. All bikes must be in a perfect working order before we let you ride them so please book a tune-up for your bike well ahead of the camp!

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I don't know anybody in the camp - will I be fine?

Most kids sign up without their friends so you are not alone. You will discover that making friends is really fast and easy in an ESC camp. The instructor facilitates the interactions from the very first day and you end that day with a bunch of new "buddies".

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how will I know where to go every day?

Your parents will receive a list of locations for every drop-off and pick-up along with a map and directions. Just to be sure- ask your instructor - they don't mind!