Pedalheads Camps and Lessons
Samuels Elementary School, 3985 S Vincennes Ct, Denver, CO 80237
About
Pedalheads Camps and Lessons offers bike camps, summer bike camps, bike and trail summer camps, trail riding camps, swim camps and lessons, and soccer camps and classes. Kids take part in activities such as trail riding, swimming lessons, day camps, and a kickball tournament, with programs described as fun, adventure-filled swim, bike, trail riding, and soccer programs for kids across North America.
• Ages: 0–12 years old
Pedalheads has been helping kids build their biking confidence since 1995, and more than 700,000 kids have gained new life skills through its programs. The organization began in 1986 when Founder and CEO Claudia Sjoberg taught kids how to swim at one location in Vancouver, and it now has 40+ years of leadership across over 1 million kids’ day camps and lessons and 400+ locations across Canada and the US. Swim camps include longer lessons, smaller classes, and a curriculum taught by high-energy instructors, and instructors undergo background checks. Bike and trail riding camps include at least 2 hours of continuous riding and focus on getting kids off training wheels and riding independently, while soccer camps combine teamwork, maximum ball touches, and one-on-one coaching to develop core skills and grow kids’ love for sport.
The mission of Pedalheads is to inspire kids to believe in themselves by creating “I did it” moments through swim, bike, trail riding, and soccer programs. Pedalheads has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying or discrimination of any kind. Camps and lessons run rain or shine, with possible adjustments or cancellations in potentially hazardous weather, and decisions about running camps are based on recommended guidelines from Canadian and American health agencies regarding air quality. Pedalheads launched Pedalheads+ to provide no-cost camps and lessons to families with geographical, financial, or other barriers.
Swim lessons are taught by high-energy instructors, and one parent from British Columbia reported that their child went from not being able to swim to swimming by day three in a small class with clear feedback after each lesson. Another parent from Ontario described an instructor as patient and gentle, and shared that their child went from scared to confident and wanting to return the next week. A parent from Colorado shared that their child rode many miles in a trail camp and was eager to return each day, and described the camp as well run with a knowledgeable team.
For swim lessons, kids should bring a bathing suit, towel, indoor footwear, a swim diaper for parent and tots class, and optional goggles and swim cap depending on the pool. For bike camp, kids should bring a bicycle, properly fitted bike helmet, water bottle and snack, mosquito repellent, rain gear and/or sunscreen depending on the weather, a small backpack, weather-appropriate clothes, closed-toe athletic shoes, and any required medication such as an EpiPen; all-day campers also need sunscreen, lunch, extra snacks, and a change of clothes, and the camp is nut-aware so families are asked to avoid bringing nuts if possible. For trail riding camp, kids should bring a ready-to-ride bike that is at least 14", without training wheels, with front and back hand brakes and gears, a properly fitted bike helmet, a small backpack they can ride with (no cross bags), a water bottle or hydration pack and snack, weather-appropriate clothes, closed-toe athletic shoes (no rain boots or closed-toed sandals), mosquito repellent, rain gear and/or sunscreen depending on the weather, and any required medication such as an EpiPen; all-day trail campers also need sunscreen, lunch, extra snacks, and a change of clothes, and this camp is also nut-aware.
Claudia Sjoberg, Founder and CEO of Pedalheads, received the 2017 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur TELUS Trailblazer Award. In 2025, Kieran Anderson joined Pedalheads as Co-owner and Director of Pedalheads Soccer.
Last updated July 28, 2026.
• Ages: 0–12 years old
Pedalheads has been helping kids build their biking confidence since 1995, and more than 700,000 kids have gained new life skills through its programs. The organization began in 1986 when Founder and CEO Claudia Sjoberg taught kids how to swim at one location in Vancouver, and it now has 40+ years of leadership across over 1 million kids’ day camps and lessons and 400+ locations across Canada and the US. Swim camps include longer lessons, smaller classes, and a curriculum taught by high-energy instructors, and instructors undergo background checks. Bike and trail riding camps include at least 2 hours of continuous riding and focus on getting kids off training wheels and riding independently, while soccer camps combine teamwork, maximum ball touches, and one-on-one coaching to develop core skills and grow kids’ love for sport.
The mission of Pedalheads is to inspire kids to believe in themselves by creating “I did it” moments through swim, bike, trail riding, and soccer programs. Pedalheads has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying or discrimination of any kind. Camps and lessons run rain or shine, with possible adjustments or cancellations in potentially hazardous weather, and decisions about running camps are based on recommended guidelines from Canadian and American health agencies regarding air quality. Pedalheads launched Pedalheads+ to provide no-cost camps and lessons to families with geographical, financial, or other barriers.
Swim lessons are taught by high-energy instructors, and one parent from British Columbia reported that their child went from not being able to swim to swimming by day three in a small class with clear feedback after each lesson. Another parent from Ontario described an instructor as patient and gentle, and shared that their child went from scared to confident and wanting to return the next week. A parent from Colorado shared that their child rode many miles in a trail camp and was eager to return each day, and described the camp as well run with a knowledgeable team.
For swim lessons, kids should bring a bathing suit, towel, indoor footwear, a swim diaper for parent and tots class, and optional goggles and swim cap depending on the pool. For bike camp, kids should bring a bicycle, properly fitted bike helmet, water bottle and snack, mosquito repellent, rain gear and/or sunscreen depending on the weather, a small backpack, weather-appropriate clothes, closed-toe athletic shoes, and any required medication such as an EpiPen; all-day campers also need sunscreen, lunch, extra snacks, and a change of clothes, and the camp is nut-aware so families are asked to avoid bringing nuts if possible. For trail riding camp, kids should bring a ready-to-ride bike that is at least 14", without training wheels, with front and back hand brakes and gears, a properly fitted bike helmet, a small backpack they can ride with (no cross bags), a water bottle or hydration pack and snack, weather-appropriate clothes, closed-toe athletic shoes (no rain boots or closed-toed sandals), mosquito repellent, rain gear and/or sunscreen depending on the weather, and any required medication such as an EpiPen; all-day trail campers also need sunscreen, lunch, extra snacks, and a change of clothes, and this camp is also nut-aware.
Claudia Sjoberg, Founder and CEO of Pedalheads, received the 2017 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur TELUS Trailblazer Award. In 2025, Kieran Anderson joined Pedalheads as Co-owner and Director of Pedalheads Soccer.
Last updated July 28, 2026.
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