What is ParkYDs?

ParkYDs stands for Park Kids. Based out of Brackett Park in the Seward/Longfellow neighborhood, ParkYDs offers fun, active, and engaging summer bike adventures for youth ages 5 to 11 that explore our community. Whether your child is just starting out or already loves to ride, our camps are designed to build confidence, skills, and a love for biking — all while making new friends and exploring the great outdoors! These camps are for riders who are comfortably riding two wheel bikes with no training wheels.

June 9 - 12 (M-Th) 9:30am - 11:30am

Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Camp (Advanced)

Can’t Stop Won’t Stop is for kids who simply love riding their bikes and are always ready for more. This camp is all about freedom, spontaneity, and tapping into the full joy of biking—no boxes, no limits. Riders follow their curiosity and energy, supported by coaches equipped with creative challenges and flexible plans. With rides typically ranging from 5–12 miles, this camp is best suited for highly self-motivated kids who thrive outside the bounds of traditional programming and are eager to explore new ways to express their talent, endurance, and adventurous spirit.

Cost: $120 

July 7 - 10 (M-Th) 9:00am - 11:30am

Girls, Gears, and Glitter Camp (All skill levels)

Girls, Gears, and Glitter is a four-day, 2.5-hour camp designed for girls who are ready to ride with confidence, build friendships, and let their inner sparkle shine. This camp brings together girls for joyful urban adventures through the Longfellow neighborhood, with a focus on bike fundamentals, community connection, and celebrating what it means to be a girl on a bike. Perfect for all riders, from those who want to gain confidence on the bike to those that bike independently and want to have fun with their gal pals. This camp is all about friendship, fun, exploration—and, of course, a little glitter.

NCYD can help provide a bike and financial support, please email info@ncydevo.org to inquire.

Cost: $150 

July 9, 14, and 16 (W,M,W) 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Urban Adventures Camp (Intermediate)

Urban Adventures is designed for confident, self-motivated kids who are ready to explore beyond the beaten path. Through fun, ability-based activities, riders build essential bike skills using safe progressions, simple instruction, and peer support. This camp is ideal for those who thrive on independence and want more than conventional programming. These 2-hour rides typically range from 5–8 miles, depending on the group’s ability and interest, offering plenty of opportunities for challenge, growth, and creative exploration on two wheels.

Cost: $90 

July 14 - 17 (M-Th) 9:30am - 11:30am

Just Riding Around Camp (Beginner)

Just Riding Around is perfect for kids who are new to biking or have never received formal skills instruction—and might not yet know what they’re capable of. Over four days, in 2-hour sessions, participants spin their wheels through fun and ability-based activities focused on building fundamental bike skills with safe progressions, simple instruction, and peer support. Most days we’ll ride in the Seward/Longfellow neighborhood but may venture further, based on the group’s ability and interest. This camp is ideal for kids who are new to riding, unsure about group participation, or still riding bikes without gears. These riders must be able and comfortable riding a two-wheel bike without training wheels.

Cost: $120 

Camp Information:

Families/participants NEW to NCYD programming will need to create an account at the time of registration.

All camps are composed of 6 - 10 participants instructed by 2- 3 youth mentored and 1 certified lead coach. If camps DON’T meet the minimum number of participants, we will not be able to run the camp and will keep you informed if cancellations need to be made.

Equipment needed: Please ensure your child has a properly fitted helmet (required) and their bike is in working order before camp. Things to check include, tires are pumped up, brakes are working, and chain is oiled and working smooth when your child pedals. Bikes should be equipped with a water bottle holder or way to carry water safely. Training wheels are not allowed. We highly recommend removing any gadgets (horns, bells, streamers, baskets, and/or spoke decorations) to keep the bike free of foreign obstacles and distractions for our little riders.

Financial Support: We want to make biking camps available to everyone. For those requiring financial assistance to participate in a camp/s, a scholarship is available to cover program costs. Please reach out to info@ncydevo.org.