The Kids Mechanical Skills Camp is a hands‑on technical training program where students learn essential motorcycle maintenance, tool handling, safety fundamentals, and practical mechanical skills. This camp provides a solid foundation for young riders and mechanically curious students, helping them understand how motorcycles work and how to care for them safely.
This course is also the first half of our newly updated Kids Ride and Wrench Camp, which now combines the Kids Mechanical Skills Camp with our Learn to Ride Off‑Road Course. Returning students may choose the Advanced Kids Ride and Wrench Camp, which pairs the Kids Mechanical Skills Camp with the Off‑Road Challenge Course for a higher‑level riding experience.
Program Formats
One‑Day Format: A single 6‑hour in‑person mechanical session from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (3 hours in the morning, a one‑hour lunch break, and 3 hours in the afternoon).
Three‑Week Series Three 2‑hour in‑person mechanical sessions held once per week, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. each week (total of 6 instructional hours).
Both formats focus exclusively on the fundamentals of motorcycle maintenance, tool handling, and mechanical problem‑solving. This program is strictly mechanical with no riding instruction. Class size is limited to 10 students to ensure individualized guidance and safe supervision.
Program Details
- Minimum of 4 students; Maximum of 10 students per session
- Small‑group, in‑person instruction
- Demonstration followed by supervised hands‑on mechanical work
- Structured shop environment with clear safety protocols
- All tools and mechanical supplies are included
Upcoming Dates
Three‑Week Series
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Tuesdays: October 20, October 27, November 3, 2026 — 10 spots available 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
One‑Day Course
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Saturday, October 3, 2026 — 10 spots available 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (1‑hour lunch)
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Saturday, December 5, 2026 — 10 spots available 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (1‑hour lunch)
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Friday, December 11, 2026 — 10 spots available 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (1‑hour lunch)
Advanced Mechanical Session
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Friday, November 6, 2026 — 10 spots available For graduates of the Kids Ride and Wrench Camp or the Kids Mechanical Skills Camp 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (1‑hour lunch)
Hands-On Mechanical Learning
The Kids Mechanical Skills Camp includes many hands‑on mechanical lessons, and the list below highlights just a portion of what students experience throughout the program. Lessons include:
- Learning to identify, measure, and select the correct tools for specific mechanical tasks
- Practicing safe and accurate use of torque wrenches, metric tools, and measuring instruments
- Performing basic maintenance procedures such as cleaning, lubricating, and inspecting a Yamaha TT‑R motorcycle
- Understanding mechanical systems through guided disassembly and reassembly
- Strengthening real‑world problem‑solving skills, sequencing, and mechanical reasoning
Homeschool & Charter School Enrollment
Homeschool families welcome! We are an approved vendor with Yosemite Valley Charter School and Monarch River Academy.
For Heartland Charter Schools, we are an approved vendor for the Kids Mechanical Skills Camp only.
To secure your spot before requesting an Enrichment Certificate for the Kids Mechanical Skills Camp, please email info@richoliver.net or call (559) 970‑1928. We will provide the promo code you’ll need to apply at checkout.
