NORTHFIELD BIKE TOUR FIELD GUIDE
After School Program: Five Weeks of Lift-Served Mountain‑Bike Coaching at Highland
A five-week after-school course in Northfield where trained Highland coaches deliver small‑group instruction on dedicated terrain and culminate in rides on lift‑served trails—this guide distills the schedule, what to bring, and who the program suits.
After School Program: Five Weeks of Lift-Served Mountain‑Bike Coaching at Highland.
Highland Mountain Bike Park’s After School Program in Northfield is a deliberately paced, five‑week course that introduces students to mountain‑bike fundamentals on dedicated training terrain before applying those skills to lift‑serviced trails; each session is supervised by Highland Training Center staff to keep groups safe and progressing.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Structured skill progression for young riders
Across the five‑week program trained coaches teach core mountain‑biking techniques in a safe, focused environment so students build confidence and transferable skills.
Small groups on dedicated training terrain
Instruction happens in small groups tailored to ability, giving each student more individual coaching time and steady progression before moving onto longer trail laps.
Lift‑served rides to apply new skills
The program culminates with rides on Highland’s lift‑served trails, allowing students to put learned techniques into practice on longer, real‑world descents while staff remain on hand.
What the day feels like
What the five‑week after‑school rhythm feels like
Each weekday session unfolds with a 4:00–4:30 pm check‑in, two hours of coaching and riding from 4:30–6:30 pm, and student pick‑up between 6:30 and 7:00 pm—a compact evening routine that stacks skill drills, supervised riding and time on lift‑served terrain under the guidance of Highland’s training staff.
THE LEARNING
Structured skill progression for young riders
Across the five‑week program trained coaches teach core mountain‑biking techniques in a safe, focused environment so students build confidence and transferable skills.
THE SETTING
Small groups on dedicated training terrain
Instruction happens in small groups tailored to ability, giving each student more individual coaching time and steady progression before moving onto longer trail laps.
THE PAYOFF
Lift‑served rides to apply new skills
The program culminates with rides on Highland’s lift‑served trails, allowing students to put learned techniques into practice on longer, real‑world descents while staff remain on hand.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program fits—and who should consider other options.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Check‑in: 4:00–4:30 pm; instruction and riding: 4:30–6:30 pm; pickup: 6:30–7:00 pm. Sessions are two hours long within each daily meeting and the program runs across five weeks.
Students should bring a helmet and protective gear, weather‑appropriate clothing, a refillable water bottle, and readiness to learn.
Highland Training Center staff are present throughout each session to provide supervision, coaching and ensure safety for participants.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is each daily session?
Instruction and riding run from 4:30 to 6:30 pm daily, with the full check‑in/pickup window extending 4:00–7:00 pm.
How long is the entire program?
The After School Program runs over five weeks.
What equipment do students need to bring?
Students need a helmet and protective gear, weather‑appropriate clothing and a refillable water bottle.
Are coaches present during sessions?
Yes—trained coaches and Highland Training Center staff are present at all times to provide instruction and ensure safety.
Do students get to ride lift‑served trails?
Yes—students apply learned skills on lift‑serviced trails as part of the program progression.
What is the daily pickup window?
Students are picked up between 6:30 and 7:00 pm each day.