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!

Contact Us

ESC Adventures

100-400 Brooksbank Ave

North Vancouver, BC

V7J 3S8

604-307-BIKE

info@escadventures.com

Our Mission is to provide opportunities and access to the outdoors while empowering youth through physical activity.

It’s official! Emily Cross and the team of John Henry Bikes are the new owners of ESC Adventures.  As the seasons change and the sun come out we are ready to accomplish our goal of creating riders.  After 10 years Martin, the founder of ESC Adventures has passed on the torch to us in hopes that we will continue to create riders on the North Shore and beyond.

This season ESC Adventures is dedicated to providing exhilarating and educational bike and adventure camps for young people.  ESC Adventures will provide young people with a myriad of camp options for every level of expertise.  ESC Adventures will continue to provide ongoing motivation with specific skill building through solid guidance and knowledge, where individuals can obtain new found  skills and be empowered through success outside.

We look forward to seeing you all out this season!

Let’s get out and ride

Birthday Parties

ESC Adventures wants to celebrate your birthday

in extreme bike fashion!

ESC Escape Adventures experienced team of birthday party leaders will lead the riders through a pre-ride safety check and go over some important bike skills! The leaders will lead the birthday riders through bike games, ride on our newly designed ramps and they can even ride over to the bike park!

Party Packages
2 hour ride with up to 12 riders for $225
1 hour and 30 minute ride with up to 12 riders $180
30 minute BBQ (we supply the BBQ, plates, decorations and leaders! You bring the food) $40

All riders must bring their own bikes, helmets and wear appropriate clothing. We do have armour available if the riders would like to borrow arm and leg pads. We also have rental bikes and helmets available (must book ahead)

Weekdays 4pm-6:30pm
Weekends 10am-12:30pm or 2pm-4:30pm

Other times available upon request. Parties run rain or shine!

Call or e-mail for booking information
604-307-BIKE (2453)
info@escadventures.com

Adventure Camps

EXTREME SPORTS ADVENTURE CAMP (8-13YRS)

A true adventure experience. How about biking, rock climbing, hiking and wildlife viewing all in one week??? This camp is for the "doers" who like a bit of challenge, who love to be outdoors and who are into exciting sports. A true adventure for ages 8-13.

Transportation provided by the ESC Wagon during the day.

Drop-off and Pick-up destinations to be announced!

2010 Summer Adventure Camps

Information to come!

Bike, Hike, Climb and Kayak your way through your summer vacation!

9am-3pm!

Bike Camps

SPRING BREAK

March 8-12th

LITTLE RIPPERS

5-7 year olds

10-2pm

$225 (5 DAYS)

$50 (SINGLE DAY)

EXTREME RIDERS

8-15 year olds

9-3pm

$280 (5 DAYS)

$60 (SINGLE DAY)

LITTLE RIPPERS™ (5-7YRS) $225

10am-2pm

Two-wheels, brakes, gears and mini-ramps! The Little Rippers program has three levels which focus on a variety of skills. Each level will take your Little Ripper on an adventure through the world of mountain biking while teaching them the important skills needed to ride the trails on the North Shore. Our main objective during the week is to teach safe riding behaviour while riding on our North Shore trails, practicing their skills on our mini-ramps and in our local bike park. All riders will be required to wear leg and arm armour and a properly sized bike helmet.

Register your child for Little Rippers now!

Level 1 - A Little Ripper in level 1 has recently graduated to a two-wheeler! Little Rippers 1 will teach all 12", 14", 16" and 20" (coaster brake) bike riders. During your week of camp we will focus on teaching your Little Ripper balance, bike handling skills, mini-ramps, and introduce your rider to flat, gravel mountain bike trails on the North Shore.

Level 2 - A Little Ripper in level 2 has mastered two-wheeled bike riding. This level will include riders on 16" and 20" coaster-brake and hand brake bikes. During your week of camp we will focus on teaching your Little Ripper proper braking techniques, balance, bike handling skills, mini ramps, and introduce your rider to basic mountain bike trails on the North Shore.

Level 3 - A Little Ripper in level 3 has mastered proper braking techniques and is ready to tackle gears. This level will include riders on 20" and 24" bikes with hand brakes and gears. During your week of camp we will focus on teaching your Little Ripper how to use there gears, climb and descend hills, ride mini-ramps and we will introduce your rider to basic mountain bike trails on the North Shore.

EXTREME RIDERS™ (8-15YRS) $280

9am-3pm

Nothing beats ESC Extreme Riders camps. Extreme Riders takes you on a journey to the center of North Shore mountain biking on our world famous trails. Riders are placed in 4 levels based on age and level (for example ER1 is for 8-12, ER2 for 9-13 and so on). Skill building starts right away with an intensive course on safety that will apply to each rider on and off the trails. The groups hit the trails on Fromme and Seymour mountains and rip-up the local skills park and they will ride the trails that have made the North Shore the place to ride!

Register your child for Extreme Riders now!

Level 1 - An Extreme Rider in level 1 has mastered proper braking and gear techniques and are ready to hit the trails on the North Shore. Level 1 will start with an introduction to the world of North Shore mountain biking on the lower trails of Fromme Mountain, Seymour Mountain and the Seymour Demonstration Forest. During your week of camp we will focus on proper bike positioning, climbing and descending, and how to maneuver around and over trail obstacles. Skills will be practiced on and off of the trails, on our mini-ramps and in our local bike park.

Level 2 - An Extreme Rider in level 2 has been introduced to the trails on the North Shore. The riders in Extreme Riders 2 will spend their week riding the beginner trails on the North Shore mountains. Attention will be paid to riding over and around obstacles, riding on low ladder bridges, and learning how to approach small roll-overs and drops. During your week of camp we will continue to work on bike positioning, climbing and descending, ratcheting, balance and obstacles. Skills will be practiced on and off of the trails, on our mini-ramps and in our local bike park.

Level 3 - An Extreme Rider in level 3 is ready to ride the intermediate trails on the North Shore. The riders in Extreme Riders 3 will spend their week exploring the upper trails on Fromme and Seymour Mountains. These trails will lead them to the destinations that made the North Shore famous as the pinnacle of the mountain biking world. Riders will learn how to ride skinnies, drops, roots, rocks and eveything else that these intermediate North Shore trails have to offer.

After School Camps

ESC Adventures is hosting Sprockids after school bike camps for riders in grades 2-7. The Sprockids program is a multi-tiered approach, designed to provide participants with the opportunity to experience success no matter what their riding skill level. The art of riding is broken down into 55 skills, taught in a graduated fashion, where each new skill builds on a previous skill.

North Vancouver

8-weeks $125
Beginner and Intermediate Riders in Grades 2-7

*Register Now*
Kilmer Park (Tuesdays or Fridays) $125
Ross Road Elementary $125

After-School Registration Kilmer Park

After-School Registration Ross Road