She Jumps, Northwoods Stewardship Center, and Kingdom East Afterschool Programs (KEAP) are excited to offer the first-ever Mountain Biking & Wild Skills event at Burke Mountain! Event Registration includes KT day pass, lunch, and snacks. This event is being provided for free, with a suggested donation of $10 to SheJumps.

SheJumps' Wild Skills events teach young girls the survival and technical skills they need for outdoor adventuring. At the Kingdom Trails event, girls will be introduced to mountain biking through workshops on biking skills, first aid, bike maintenance, and more! This event will encourage girls to learn new skills, take on challenges, and think creatively which develops perseverance and fosters confidence.

SheJumps goal is to see girls learning, having fun, and connecting in an encouraging environment with amazing instruction and support from female mentors. We want Wild Skills to be an experience they will remember, one that will spark a lifetime of passion for the outdoors and will remind them that they are capable of anything.

Who can attend?

SheJumps, Northwoods and KEAP are proud to present a day of learning Wild Skills for Northeast Kingdom girls in grades 3-8th. Girls will learn, participate and create, plus all will receive a Wild Skills journal and certificate for joining in the fun.

Participants should:

• Bring their own bike and helmet, or borrow one from KEAP at the event (free).
• Dress in layers (athletic clothing, raincoat, etc)
• Wear close-toed sneakers
• Bring a water bottle and sunscreen

*KEAP has some clothing to borrow. Email morganmoore@kingdomeast.org to request some.

Schedule for the Day:

• 9:30am Registration/Check-In
• 10:00am Morning Meeting
• 10:30am Stations (Trail Ride or Bike Maintenance, First Aid)
• 12:30pm Lunch
• 1:00pm Stations (Trail Ride or Bike Maintenance and First Aid)
• 3:30pm End of Event/Check-Out

The day begins and ends at the Village Sport Shop Trailside on Darling Hill. Families should park in the VT Children’s Theater lot and students should be checked in at the tent there. Once checked in, girls must stay with their chaperones until they are checked out by a parent at the end of the event.

Price:

This event is FREE! There is an optional donation option to support SheJumps' mission of increasing participation of women and girls in the outdoors.