FAQs
Does my child need to know how to ride a bike or skateboard to join the Bike + Skate after school session?
Yes, for our after school sessions riders need to know how to balance and pedal on a two-wheeler bike. They can be very green, but must be stable. As for skating, they can be very beginner. If your child DOES NOT know how to ride a two-wheeler, enrolling in a small group lesson, which we offer on Saturdays, would be the way to go! Then, they will be ready to enroll in our after school programming. If you have questions about the ages and/or days to sign up, please reach out. We are much more interested in the child’s developmental readiness vs. age to determine which section would be best for kids.
Do I need to bring my child’s bike, or do you provide bikes? And, how about skateboards? Do we need to bring our own?
We provide the bikes: from balance bikes to 18” bikes. In fact, no outside bikes will be permitted in our space and on our tracks. We recommend bringing your own skateboard. Please note that we also sell bikes and skateboards!
What does my child need to bring to your Bike + Skate sessions?
Your child will need: helmet, water bottle, sneakers (preferably Vans), and if desired, protective padding.
My child needs academic learning support. Is this the right place for them?
Yes! Angela De Vincenzo, offers Academic Tutorial after school Monday - Thursday, 3:30 - 4:15. Angela works with learners in small groups to support literacy development (reading, writing, spelling + handwriting) and other academic skills/learning strategies. After tutoring, learners have the opportunity to transition right into our Bike + Skate program, which begins right after tutoring, at 4:30.
Can my child receive learning support, only? Or, Bike + Skate, only?
Yes, you will see our program offerings are sold separately - but, can most certainly be layered. For example, tutorial sessions are offered at different times than the Bike + Skate sessions. And, there are weekend sessions and lessons, too!
What if the day/age group does not work for us?
We feel strongly about clustering kids by developmental readiness - it makes for a much smoother, safer, and more rich experience for both the kids and the instructors. We do encourage you to reach out to us, as we are more interested in developmental readiness than age, and so there is some wiggle room in our sign ups with regards to age.
Do you do birthday parties and/or private events?
Yes, on weekends we can provide our space, program and instructors for private events. Please contact us regarding particulars, and scheduling.
A 50% non refundable deposit is required to hold a date for an event.
Do you still operate your biking program in Bridgehampton, NY?
We are no longer operating the program in Bridgehampton. While we launched the program (Blocks, Trucks + Art) there in 2015, we are putting all of our time and attention to our new brick-and-mortar space here in Brooklyn: Bikes, Boards + Books!