Watch: USA BMX Hosts Introduction Camp For Kids

USA BMX in Tulsa is giving kids a chance to get hands-on experience with the Olympic sport.

Spring break events are going on throughout next week, both educational and physical. Aspiring BMX riders of all skill levels will have the chance to learn from the pros, discover the ins and outs of the sport and ride through spring break in style.

It's been about a month since the grand opening of the new facility and USA BMX is hitting the ground running. The team is gearing up for a spring break camp to introduce kids to BMX.

"So, all the basics of what makes a BMX track, the different obstacles that you'll see throughout tracks, different orientation,” said Alec Bob, USA BMX World Champion.

He's been racing since he was nine years old. Bob says kids ages seven to 12 are welcome at the camp even if they don't know how to ride a bike.

They'll learn STEAM programs and create their own BMX track with dirt and clay 

"And then what goes into the soil. So, they'll break down the actual soil composition, get to see what is in the soil, what the soil's made up of. And that will help them kind of apply and be able to kind of mold the dirt into the tracks they want to create,” Bob said.

He says they'll also make everything around the track like bleachers, lights, and concessions.

During the week, kids will get to try out the bikes.

The camp is Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

You can sign up here: Hardesty National BMX Stadium (usabmx.com)

Free events are happening each night next week from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Gathering Place. On Monday and Tuesday, anyone can learn the basics of pumping.       

"Pumping means using your body to gain momentum throughout the obstacles,” Bob said.

On Wednesday through Friday, anyone can ride with the freestyle team.

Bob says he hopes these events give people the chance to see what BMX is all about.

"The goal for kids is, of course, have fun, and figure out their passion, if they have a passion for bikes,” Bob said.