This is the fourth year that Green Pastures Camps （GPC） holds this cycling camp at Singing Deer! Let’s take it even ‘HIGHER’ this year by focusing on your endurance and strength for cycling uphill.
If you are 10 to 16 years old and enjoy cycling, come and join us from August 4th to August 8th . If you have joined us in previous years, we would love to see you again and challenge you to take your cycling skills to the next level. If you are new to our cycling camp prepare yourself to improve your basic cycling skills. One thing is for sure, you will meet more cycling enthusiasts, cycle better and have lots of fun!
Many people believe that cycling is a sport.
That is true, but it’s more than that. It is a way of life.
Cycling is freedom.
GPC designed this cycling camp for children and teenagers who enjoy the freedom of cycling and are not afraid to rediscover who they are and what they are capable of. It is also designed for young cyclists who want to enhance their performance and stamina.
Experience the safe and empowering multicultural environment of this Singing Deer – GPC camp!
At HIGHER Camp, our experienced international staff ensures a supportive atmosphere for both, domestic and foreign campers, in which English is used as the means of communication. Our Instructors, selected for their skills in fostering a safe learning environment, are dedicated to guiding campers through an enriching journey of self-discovery and growth. Participant campers find these life skills acquired during our camps, empowering to face the challenges of a multicultural world.
Additional to developing endurance and strength for cycling, HIGHER Cycling Camp provides opportunities to practice some basic bicycle maintenance skills, some fitness routines, some healthy habits, and to play team-building games.
Highlights
Immersive English Experience
This is an all-English language camp, which helps non-English speaking kids and teens to improve their communication skills by creating a language environment with real life conversations. Campers will have to communicate with the instructors, camp staff and counselors in English only! This can be an opportunity to learn to think in a different language, and to develop intercultural awareness.
Mountain Bike and Cycling Skills
Additionally, campers will practice Basic Mountain Bike cycling skills such as balancing body weight, cornering, and steep descending on a mountain road that is safe for kids. There will be opportunities to practice basic bike maintenance (checking air pressure, fixing a flat, changing wheels, etc.). For participants who have joined us before there will be reminders of previous learned skills, and additional skills to learn like adjusting brakes, oiling chains, and more. There will be daily rides that meet each individual’s cycling goals. Hence, cycling ability can be rapidly improved during the camp as campers enjoy the fun of riding.
Fitness and Endurance
A healthy body is essential to function properly in our daily lives. A YMCA study showed that people who were physically active had 32% better health than those who were inactive. It has been proven that physical active children/teens concentrate better in school and therefore learn better. Several studies have shown that active people are more productive in their studies or work.
A fit body helps the mind to develop in a healthy way. Cycling enhances body mobility, balance and coordination. It strengthens muscles and organs and improves overall physical fitness. Being active in a natural environment gives your child a mood boosts as well.
Friendships and Teamwork
This year again, in addition to individual cycling training, campers will ride and take part in team challenges. They will press toward a common goal and make use of collaboration, communication and leadership skills needed to develop competencies for the 21st century.
On the road, together with instructors and counselors, we help, support and encourage each other. This way we will practice one of principal values: good sportsmanship.
Cycling makes you smarter – Brain development and Mental Health
Researchers at the University of Illinois found that every 5 percent increase in cardiorespiratory fitness from cycling was associated with a 15 percent improvement in intelligence tests. This is because cycling can help the brain generate new brain cells in the memory area, thereby promoting the development and improvement of intelligence. Further it shows improved sleep, well rested people focus better, and are more mentally stable.
A necessary quality for cycling is persistence as we aim HIGHER: persistence through discipline and continuous training to push oneself and discover how much more one can achieve with determination. Learning to overcome difficulties and facing hardships will fully exercise all campers’ body and mind.
Develop Sportsmanship through cycling
Cycling does not only involve physical activity, but also, it involves the spiritual core values of a sport. What is sportsmanship? What does it mean?
The camp will promote the balanced development of physical ability and help to reach ’HIGHER’, as well as become a better team player. Let’s also start to apply these concepts to our daily lives.
Join us this summer camp!
Schedule
Instructors
Fabian
Fabian is the camp program designer. He also instructs Basic Cycling Skills and Bike maintenance. He was born in Colombia and has been in China since 2008. He holds a BA in Language teaching and a MA in Education and Curriculum. He has taught students at different levels in Colombia, the USA and China. Cycling is one of his favorite sports. He also likes swimming, diving, and playing the piano. He has a rich experience in long distance cycling and has participated in several international and domestic cycling events. He has been working in Camps for more than 20 years and has been planning camps in China since 2009.
Elisabeth
Elisabeth is the Camp Director and has been in China since 2003. She was born in Germany. She holds a BS in Pediatric Nursing from Germany, and a BA in Chinese Language and Literature. She has worked as a nurse in China, and as a teacher in Chinese and in international schools.
Together with Fabian she has been organizing camps since 2012 and cycling camps and tours since 2019. She enjoys nature, cycling and hiking.
Alvin
Alvin has joined us for the fitness program in our Camps since 2023. Again, he will be the Fitness Instructor. He has studied in Kenya, Germany and China. He has participated in running competitions and triathlons. He loves running and fitness.
Campsite
For 10 years now Singing Deer Camps has been organizing a variety of camps held at the Singing Deer Lodge, an exclusive campsite. The lodge is located in Miyun, Beijing. The environment is stunningly beautiful, the air is fresh, and the vegetation coverage rate is as high as 90%. It is rated as a “Healthy Mountain Bar” project.
With 5,000 acres of mountains, it provides venues for different outdoor activities and exploration such as hiking the Great Wall, riding the zip line, practicing rock climbing…and more.
In addition, clean and comfortable dormitories, bathrooms with 24-hour hot water, meeting rooms and beautiful gazebos make Singing Deer Lodge a great choice for a summer camp.
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