Business Details
40 Years
experience
Kids Sports Camps & Lessons in Biking, Swimming, Soccer & Trail Riding
Since 1986, Pedalheads has been a leader in providing kids' day camps and lessons focused on biking, swimming, trail riding, and soccer. Our programs cater to children aged 2-12 across 250+ locations in Canada and the United States. We prioritize skill-building and confidence development in a fun, supportive environment with small class sizes and expert instructors. Our biking camps take children from training wheels to road readiness, while swim lessons emphasize safety and progression. Soccer programs combine teamwork with individual coaching to foster a love for the sport. Trail riding camps offer adventurous experiences with two hours of continuous riding daily.With 35+ years of experience and over 600,000 kids served, we maintain a commitment to quality through structured curricula and energetic instructors. Our team ensures personalized feedback to parents and maintains consistent communication about children's progress. We operate seasonal summer camps alongside year-round programs, adapting to various skill levels and family schedules. Our reputation for excellence is reflected in 4.8-star reviews from 2,000+ families, highlighting instructor quality and measurable skill development. We continuously expand our locations while maintaining core values of safety, education, and active learning.
Services
Biking Camps
Swimming Lessons
Soccer Camps
Trail Riding
Summer Day Camps
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of experience in kids' sports programs since 1986
- Small class sizes with maximum 4:1 instructor-to-child ratios
- Proven curriculum with measurable skill progression tracking
- 250+ locations across Canada and the United States
- 4.8-star rating from 2,000+ verified parent reviews
What people say
Excellent instructor
Patient and gentle
Confident boy
Super knowledgeable team
Clear summary of progress
Services
Biking Camps
Summer bike camps for ages 2-12 that progress children from training wheels to road-ready cyclists. Our structured curriculum includes balance training, safety protocols, and road navigation skills. Instructors focus on confidence-building through gradual challenges and positive reinforcement.
Swimming Lessons
Swim programs for infants to 12-year-olds with small class sizes and certified instructors. Curriculum emphasizes water safety, stroke development, and confidence-building through progressive skill challenges. Daily progress reports help parents track their child's development milestones.
Soccer Camps
Team-based soccer programs for ages 2-8 combining skill drills, tactical instruction, and game play. Coaches focus on ball control, teamwork, and sportsmanship through engaging activities. Personalized coaching helps children develop at their own pace while building confidence.
Trail Riding
Adventurous trail riding camps for ages 4-10 featuring two hours of daily riding on varied terrain. Instructors teach bike handling skills, trail safety, and navigation techniques. Programs emphasize progressive skill development through structured challenges and confidence-building exercises.
Summer Day Camps
Comprehensive summer camps offering multiple sports activities in structured daily schedules. Children participate in biking, swimming, soccer, and trail riding with certified instructors. Programs include skill assessments, progress tracking, and age-appropriate challenges to maintain engagement throughout the summer.
Questions
What age groups do your programs serve?
Our programs cater to children aged 2-12, with specific offerings: biking (2-12), swimming (4 months+), soccer (2-8), and trail riding (4-10).
Where are your camps located?
We operate in 250+ locations across Canada (Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec) and the US (California, Colorado, DMV, Illinois, Oregon, MA, Washington).
How do you structure skill development?
Our programs use progressive curricula with small class sizes (max 4:1 ratio) and personalized feedback to ensure measurable skill advancement at each child's pace.
What safety measures are in place?
We maintain safety through certified instructors, age-appropriate equipment, and continuous supervision. All staff undergo background checks and safety training.
How do I register for programs?
Register through our website by selecting your location and program. Key summer dates are published annually, with early registration recommended for popular sessions.
Reviews (7)
Maciel P.
Jan 04, 2022
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Consistently VERY hard to find the locations for swimming pools. I have been to 3 different locations for pedalheads and each time the pools have been extremely difficult to find (to the point where we ended up missing our first class on 2 separate occasions despite allowing ample time to arrive and park). If you attend the Park Royal location, give yourself lots of time and ask for clear directions first, because you will NOT find it otherwise and end up wasting a lesson or two. Also the prices seem quite high given how young and inexperienced most of the staff I've had before seem. Will
Jemma Jamie Skidmore
Oct 13, 2021
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I book because there were no public lessons in our area And decided to cancel when public lessons became available also a friend had attend the lessons and said that they were not worth the investment. the customer service is not great and a $50 administration fee for cancelling is far too high would I not recommend them .
Winnie H.
Sep 08, 2021
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Lesson was cancelled by Pedalheads due to high chlorine levels at the Richmond location and we were asked to contact head office ourselves for a refund. I emailed them on Aug 20 and have not heard back from them. I sent a follow-up email today (Sept 8) If the school cancels a lesson and are not proactive about reaching out to families to offer a refund or to reschedule, the bare minimum is to respond to emails.
Jordana Matz
Sep 03, 2021
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I cannot say enough positive things about Pedalheads (Newton location). My 6yo started the week with training wheels, they came off the next day, and she was riding confidently two days later. She begged me to sign her up for one more week. The instructors are wonderful- calm, kind, supportive, and skilled. I highly recommend this camp, and I am so, so, so glad we found it!!
Danny Hu
Sep 02, 2021
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Pedalheads offers great summer programs and my son participated in one of them and learned how to bike without training wheels and gained confidence and new friends. The instructors were so nice and great, and worked diligently in the sun with the kids.
Angelo Christopoulos
Sep 01, 2021
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The East York location was amazing! My kids had an incredible time and the staffs energy and enthusiasm had them excited to participate! Miranda, Anthony and Ian, along with all the other staff on site, were so attentive towards all the children, knew them all by first name, and made them feel so special throughout their time. My kids left camp with stronger cycling skills including riding two wheels and learning bike safety rules, and also developed great confidence thanks to the constant encouragement by staff. My kids had so much fun they have been asking to go back and we will we registering
Kelly MacLeod
Sep 01, 2021
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I actually can't express how amazing the whole experience with Pedalheads was. My daughter had never biked with pedals before, only a balance bike. By day 3 she was biking all on her own! Not only that she learned signals, road signs and helmet safety! Our instructors were incredible! Tyler and Catherine were absolutely amazing! They were both so patient and kind. Great communication and wonderful attitudes. Highly recommend and will definitely be back next year.
