Fall 2026 Youth Programs at the Adventure Center of Asheville

As we plan for an action packed Fall, check out our youth programs for your kiddos! Our new Downhill Longboarding instructional program has several options for your youth to check out this growing sport. OR do you need to get your kids off screens during teacher workdays? We have an outside plan for you! Teacher Workday Adventure Camps!

Downhill Longboard Intro Skill Clinics and Afterschool Programs

The Adventure Center of Asheville is announcing our Downhill Longboarding Skill Clinics and Afterschool Programs at Kolo Bike Park. As an emerging outdoor adventure sport, we are offering Downhill Longboarding Demo Nights, Saturday Intro Sessions and a youth Fall Afterschool Longboarding Club.

Come meet our experienced instructors who have over 15 years’ experience in teaching and competing.  Kolo Bike Park has cart paths that offer a great place for introduction and basic skill instruction to the sport.  Longboards and Helmets are included! 

Longboarding Demo Nights Want to check out our new adventure sport- Downhill Longboarding at Kolo Bike Park?  Join us for Demo Night and meet our professional Longboard Clinic instructors while they ride at Kolo Bike Park.

• When: August 27, 5-8:30 pm
• Where:  Kolo Bike Park at the Adventure Center of Asheville
• Cost: Free to watch (These dates are also $5 after 5pm bike nights at Kolo Bike Park, so bring a bike and ride for $5 after 5pm.)
• Walkins are Welcome, Closed Toe Shoes required. Waivers are required.  If participant is under age 18, the waiver must be signed by parents.
• Weather dependent, call the office for confirmation – 828.225.2921
• Spectators and Media are invited.

Downhill Longboarding Saturday Intro Sessions Come check us out! Our Longboarding staff will be offering an Intro to Longboarding and a sample of what clinics at the Adventure Center will look like in the Fall.

• When: August 29, 2026, 1-5pm
• Where:  Kolo Bike Park at the Adventure Center of Asheville
• Ages: 9+
• Cost: $19/person  (longboards and helmets are included)
• Walkins are Welcome, Closed Toe Shoes required. Waivers are required.  If participant is under age 18, the waiver must be signed by parents.
• Spectators and Media are invited.
• Reservations Here!

Fall Afterschool Longboarding Club The new adventure at Kolo Bike Park is longboarding. Our afterschool club which is made up of 8 afternoons, will progress young riders through a variety of skills to get them comfortable on a board. No previous experience expected and we provide the boards and equipment needed. Our Longboarding program will give riders a structured environment to master stance, pushing, and braking. Through coaching and progressive skill development, participants build confidence by improving balance, coordination, focus, and decision making.

• Ages: 9-12
• When: 4pm-6pm
  • Session 1: September 22, 24, 29, October 1, 6, 8, 13, 15
  • Session 2: November 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, December 1, 3
• Where : Kolo Bike Park at the Adventure Center of Asheville
• Cost: $310 a session (longboard and helmet included)
• Reservations are required.

Fall Teacher Workday Camps

Sept 21, Oct 5,6 & 26, Nov 3 & 11

Get ready for a day full of excitement and outdoor fun! Our Single-Day Camp offers an action-packed experience led by our qualified and friendly staff. Campers will enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including fire building and nature exploration. We hope to empower our campers to try new adventures and challenges, grow their confidence, and make new friends. Great care is taken to ensure campers are comfortable with each activity while encouraging them to stretch their comfort zone further. Great for kids looking for a day of fun and new challenges, this camp is the perfect outdoor escape!

• $75/day
• Ages 8-11 (2nd-5th grade) 
• 9:00AM – 4:00PM 
• Lunch not provided
• Fall dates: September 21st; October 5th, 6th, 26th, November 3rd, 11^th
• Book Here!

We hope to see you soon at the Adventure Center of Asheville!