Revelstoke mountain kids adventure guide
The option for adventure is endless in Revelstoke for adults and children alike. Check out these happenings around our community this summer to get your mountain kids immersed in all the awesome this town has to offer!
Photo: Eliisa Tennant/Revelstoke Mountaineer
Mountain biking camps
Get your kids on the mountain on two wheels with Wandering Wheels Kids Camps. Camps focusing on skill building exercises, safe riding habits and fun and games while pushing their riding abilities.
Kids MTB Camp: 3 Day Camp for ages 8–11, $199
July 5–7 and August 14–16 at Mt. Macpherson Trails
Little Shredders Skills Camp: 3 Day Camp for ages 11–14, $199
July 10–12 and August 17–19 at Mt. Macpherson Trails
Check out www.wanderingwheel.ca for more information.
Photo: Elissa Tennant/Revelstoke Mountaineer
Teen SUP skills and fitness camp
Hot days in the summer are best spent on the water. Teenagers will enjoy this four-day stand up paddleboard camp that also teaches character building and provides information on nutrition and healthy lifestyle.
Four day camp for ages 11–15: $420 (includes board and all equipment)
July 10—13 at Williamson’s Lake
Register at the Revelstoke Community Centre 250-837-9351
Rock climbing
Get a new perspective on Revelstoke by rock climbing with one of the many camps offered at Flexpeditions. Camps running from ages 5–13+ means there is literally something for everyone!
Junior Week: Five-day camp for ages 10–12, $825
July 3–7
Teen Week: Five-day camp for ages 13+, $825
July 3–7 and August 14–18
Rugrats Weeks: Five-day camp for ages 5–9 – $725
July 10–14 and August 1–4
Girls Rock! Week: Five-day camp for ages 12+, $825
Phone 1-866-929-3539 or visit www.flexpeditions.com to book.
The Pipe Mountain Coaster
The Pipe Mountain Coaster. Photo: Revelstoke Mountaineer file photo by Aaron Orlando
This thrill ride located at Revelstoke Mountain Resort is the perfect way to see Revelstoke from another perspective and get the adrenaline pumping! Start at Revelation Lodge and descend the mountainside at a leisure pace or hurtle down without braking for the ultimate rush. Carts are available for doubling young children making this ride perfect for the entire family.
Child Pass One Ride: $15.75
Adult Pass One Ride: $22.50
Sky Trek Adventure Park
SkyTrek Adventure Park. Photo: Contributed
Climb ladders, scramble across nets, skateboard in mid air or fly down zip lines in this tree top adventure challenge. Sky Trek Adventure Park has different options based on all skill levels so children of all ages can participate; from the kids’ jungle gym designed for even the teeniest tots at age two to the full aerial ropes course fit to challenge any teenager. Be sure to check them out west of Revelstoke on Highway 1.
Kids Jungle Gym: ages 2–12, $20
Kids Tree Adventure: ages 5+, $15
Youth Aerial Course: 15 and under, $37
Adult Aerial Course : 16+, $42
This story originally appeared in the June, 2017 issue of the Revelstoke Mountaineer magazine.
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