An action sports camp provider is launching its first overnight mountain bike camps in 2026. Woodward, founded in 1970, has long offered camps for kids ages 7-17 focused on action sports like BMX and skateboarding at their original central Pennsylvania location. This summer, Woodward will offer eight weeks of mountain bike camps with plans to build trails and facilities to support the program.
In a press release, Woodward says the expansion into mountain biking “puts the iconic camp at the center of one of the fastest-growing youth sports.” Woodward has six locations in the US, and previously, only the Park City location offered a mountain biking day camp.
The mountain bike program will be supported with “a mix of classic flow trails, a dedicated skills park, airbag and foam pit progression tools, and pro coaching.” According to the Woodward website, there will be three skills park lines with a lander airbag, plus four flow trails and a connector trail. A planned shuttle service will allow riders to get in more laps throughout the day.
Woodward PA, also known as the OG Woodward, already has indoor skateboard facilities and multiple BMX tracks, as seen in the photos above. For the mountain bike program, Woodward’s Steve Swope is working with trail builder Dave King of Dirtsculpt to bring “top-quality” trails and an MTB skills park to the site.
“We’re building for progression—the beginner has a place to start, and the advanced rider has room to push,” Swope said. “The airbag landings and foam pits let kids try new moves without fear. Our team has worked hard to create a trail system that helps every camper reach the next step, safely and with a big smile.”
Woodward is partnering with Trek to provide mountain bikes for the camp. Campers can also bring their own bikes, and a note on the Woodward website says most types of mountain bikes are allowed, including class 1 eMTBs, though DH bikes are not explicitly mentioned.
Dale Simmons, previously the lead mountain bike coach at Woodward Park City, will serve as the Mountain Bike Program Manager. Woodward regularly brings in pro riders to train and visit with campers, and at least one pro mountain biker got his start at Woodward. In an interview with Singletracks, freerider Reed Boggs told Singletracks he attended a Woodward BMX camp when he was 14. Information for the mountain bike camp says it will be designed for beginner to high-intermediate riders ages seven to 17.
Six nights and seven days at the Woodward mountain bike camp costs $1,599, which includes room and board. Half-week camps are priced at $899. The first week of mountain bike camp starts June 21, and the last week of the summer begins August 9. Each day offers opportunities for instruction, free time, and electives in music, art, and digital media.
The mountain bike camp announcement comes at a time of transition for Woodward. Last month, the company closed its Woodward West location in Tehachapi, California, “with the long-term success of Woodward in mind.”
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