MP Camp: 5-Day Overnight Motocross & Dirt Bike Camp, Ontario

Ages: 8 and up, 6 and up (with parent)
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Length: 5 days, overnight
Level: First ride to racer
A week: Sale price $840 ~~Regular price $1,050~~ + HST, your own bike

Five days of coaching.
The full camp experience.

At Motopark in Chatsworth, Ontario, days are built around riding: coaching, practice and putting new skills to work on the track. Evenings bring friends, games and campfires. Whether your rider is learning the basics or already racing, they train with a group matched to their ability.

The

Training

Build speed and control through body position, braking, cornering, starts and race lines. Coaches teach each group at its level, with practice motos between lessons to put those skills to work. Riders receive written feedback through a rider report card.

The

Camp

Three meals a day, evenings of activities and campfires, and friends who love riding. Stay in the bunkhouse from age 8, with counsellors overnight, or in your own trailer on the grounds. Riders aged 6 or 7 stay in their own trailer with a parent or guardian for the week.

The

Riders

First-time dirt bike riders, weekend riders and racers all have a place at MP Camp. Groups are matched to ability, so riders learn alongside others at a similar level. Camp welcomes ages 8 and up, or 6 and up with a parent or guardian. Most campers are 9 to 17.

Pick your week

Monday to Friday, with check-in the Sunday before. Pick one week or several, and hold your place with a deposit. Rental bikes and extras are arranged in the next step.

Camp pricing

MP Camp Meals, accommodation and training, on your own bike. $840 ~~Regular price $1,050~~ + HST a week $949.20 with HST Save 20% Pay in full by Nov 27

MP Camp + rental bike Meals, accommodation and training, plus a Yamaha TT-R or YZ, riding gear and fuel for the week. From $1,865 ~~Regular price $2,075~~ + HST a week $2,107.45 with HST Save 20% Pay the camp week in full by Nov 27

$200 holds a week on either package. The rest, rental included, is paid at check-in.

Your week

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Riders, rental bikes and extras are added in the next step.

Build better technique.
Ride with more control.

18 coached lessons
across 5 days.

From first-time dirt bike riders to experienced motocross racers, riders train in groups matched to their ability. Coaches break down each technique, then riders put it into practice on the track—building on what they learn throughout the week.

Body position & braking
Build balance, learn where to position your body and develop more controlled braking.
Cornering
Practise flat turns, banked corners and ruts, working toward smoother, more consistent technique.
Changing terrain
Learn how to approach rollers, uneven ground, hills and slippery surfaces.
Jumping technique
Develop body position and control, with instruction suited to the group’s ability and readiness.
Starts, lines & passing
Work on starts, choosing lines and passing techniques as riding skills develop.
Practice & review
Return to key techniques and bring them together during practice sessions on the track.

Coach in an MP cap setting up a young rider on a green Kawasaki at Motopark

Written rider feedback

Riders receive a report card with written feedback on their riding.

See a day at camp

A day at camp

Monday to Thursday. Two lessons and two motos before lunch, the same again after, then bikes, dinner and the campfire. Weather can move things around.

8 AM Breakfast
9 AM On the bike Moto, lesson, break, lesson, moto
12 PM Lunch
1 PM Back on the bike Moto, lesson, break, lesson, moto
4 PM Bike maintenance Counsellors take over
5 PM Dinner
7 PM Game night, a show, the campfire
10 PM Lights out Quiet hour from 9

Sunday

Check-in 3:00–4:30 PM

Dinner at 5:00, a free bike check and maintenance lesson with MotoMech, a track walk to learn the lines, and the first campfire. Need a late check-in? Let us know ahead of time.

Friday

Pickup 1:00 PM

A morning on the bike and lunch first. Check out at registration and at MotoMech before you go. Running late? Tell us ahead.

Included & extras

Included, Sunday dinner to Friday lunch

Coaching every riding day, in groups by ability, with practice motos between lessons.
A bunk in the Motopark bunkhouse with counsellors overnight, or your own trailer on the grounds.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day.
Evenings: the Sunday track walk, a BMX show, game nights and a campfire every night.
MotoMech, the bike shop on site, checks every bike on Sunday, teaches a maintenance and setup lesson, and keeps parts in stock all week.

A row of young riders lined up on their dirt bikes, ready to ride

Extras, paid at check-in

Rental bike for the week, Yamaha TT-R: Beginners. We size the bike to height and experience and check the fit at check-in. The fleet is small: ask when you book.; $900 + HST
Rental bike for the week, Yamaha YZ: Experienced riders.; $1,000 + HST
Riding gear for the week: Helmet, goggles, gloves, boots, jersey, pants and knee pads, fitted at the desk.; $50 + HST
Fuel for the week: Small, medium or large frame. Or bring your own in a can with your name on it.; $75 · $95 · $120 + HST
MotoMech daily maintenance: Bikes to the shop by 4. $290 + HST with a daily wash.; $220 + HST
Camp photos and a video of the week: 30 or more photos, about ten days after camp.; $70 + HST
Parent meals: Per person, per day: breakfast, lunch and dinner with the riders.; $30 + HST

Bringing your own bike? Bring it running well, with a stand. Riding gear is required either way: helmet, goggles, gloves, motocross boots, long-sleeve jersey, pants, knee pads and long socks; a chest protector, neck brace and rain gear are a good idea.

Right for your rider?

Ages 8 and up; 6 and up with a parent or guardian. Every ability welcome.

Never ridden

Welcome

The first group starts from zero. A day lesson before camp helps, and isn't required: the coach passes notes to their camp group leader.

Day lessons

Riding for fun

The heart of camp

Corners, berms, ruts, jumps and starts, with practice motos to put it all together on the track.

Racing

Leave faster

Racers ride in a group at their level, for one week between rounds or several. Elite riders move up to the MPA Motocross Academy.

MPA Motocross Academy

How we look after them

The coaches who run the riding day, and who’s with your rider from Sunday check-in to Friday pickup.

Zeb Dennis

Chief instructor for our summer camps. USMCA-certified coach, FIM-licensed official, and a freestyle motocross and BMX rider with more than 25 years in motocross.

Chief Instructor and Operations Manager

Kyle King

USMCA-certified coach who races Pro in Canada. He's coached at Motopark, the Jimmy Weinert facility in North Carolina and Waldo Motorsports in Florida.

Instructor, Operations and Track Grooming

Amelia Matchett

Kinesiology grad and certified personal trainer who races Women's Pro in Canada. She's coached at Motopark, in North Carolina and in Florida.

Instructor and Registration

Campbell Searle

Pro racer and Steel City Riders club champion who rode Motopark's summer camps before coaching them. CPR and first aid certified.

Instructor

Where they sleep: A bunk in the bunkhouse, or your own trailer on the grounds, as nearly half our campers do
On the track: Coaches with every group, 9 AM to 4 PM
Overnight: Counsellors in the bunkhouse, 4 PM to 9 AM
Groups: By ability, not by age
Phones: Phones and electronics stay home
Health: Allergies, medication and emergency contacts on the rider form, with our staff all week

The week, on film

Watch: MP CampGreat ready for MP Camp 2025

Two riders jumping side by side against a blue sky at Motopark

Carl Bastedo grilling at the outdoor barbecue above the track

Important information

Everything you need before, during and after the week.

Sleeping in the bunkhouse

Riders 8 and up

A bunk in a room of bunk beds with its own bathroom, and counsellors overnight. Bedding isn’t supplied: bring a sleeping bag or blanket and a pillow. Riders aged 6 or 7 stay in their own trailer with a parent or guardian for the week.

Sleeping in your trailer

Your own trailer or RV

Park it free on a non-serviced site for the week and your rider sleeps there, as nearly half our campers do. Meals, coaching and the evenings are the same as for the bunkhouse.

Rider form and waiver

About a week before camp we email the rider information form and the waiver link: emergency contacts, medical notes, allergies and diet, one form per rider.

The packing list

Riding gear and a gear bag, long- and short-sleeve shirts and pants, a sleeping bag and pillow, toiletries and a water bottle. Download the printable checklist.

MP Camp checklist

Tabs and money

Minor parts, snacks and small items go on the rider’s tab; for anything major we call you first. Please don’t leave cash with your rider.

Phones and electronics

Leave phones and electronics at home. Motopark isn’t responsible for loss or damage to electronics brought onto the property.

Cancellation & refund policy

The $200 deposit is non-refundable

It’s required when you book. Cancel before camp starts and it’s held as credit on your Motopark account.

Before camp starts

The $200 deposit stays as credit on your Motopark account if you cancel before camp. Use it for a future camp, service or product at the park, excluding online orders and MotoMech.
Paid in full? Cancel before camp and we refund the balance, excluding the $200 deposit.
Paid in full on a promotion? Your payment included the deposit. We refund the rest if you cancel before camp.

During camp

No refunds once camp begins, for injury, illness or any other reason.
In some cases, a credit toward a future camp may be issued, depending on the circumstances.

For how to cancel and when refunds are paid, read our full refund policy.

Parents’ questions

How much does MP Camp cost, all in?

MP Camp is $1,050 + HST per rider for the week with your own bike, covering coaching, every meal, a bunk in the bunkhouse or your own trailer on the grounds, and the evenings; a $200 deposit holds a week and the rest is paid at check-in.

Who is MP Camp for?

Riders aged 8 and up at every level, from first-time riders to racers, grouped by ability. Ages 6 and 7 can also attend if they stay in their own trailer with a parent or guardian for the week.

Can 6- and 7-year-olds attend MP Camp?

Yes. 6- and 7-year-olds can attend MP Camp if they stay in their own trailer with a parent or guardian for the week.

Does my child need to have ridden before MP Camp?

No: first-timers start from zero in their own group, and if you don’t own a bike you can rent a Yamaha TT-R and riding gear for the week.

How much of the day is on the bike at MP Camp?

Coached riding runs from 9 to 12 and 1 to 4, Monday to Thursday, and on Friday morning, with practice motos between lessons.

Is MP Camp overnight, and who supervises?

Yes, from Sunday check-in to Friday pickup: coaches are with riders on the track from 9 to 4 and counsellors supervise the bunkhouse from 4 PM to 9 AM. Riders aged 8 and up can sleep in the bunkhouse or in their own trailer on the grounds. Riders aged 6 or 7 must stay in their own trailer with a parent or guardian for the week.

What if my rider’s bike breaks at MP Camp?

MotoMech, the bike shop on site, checks every bike free on Sunday, teaches a maintenance lesson and keeps parts in stock all week, and a daily maintenance package is available.

When are the MP Camp weeks?

Summer 2027 has eight weeks, from late June to late August, each one Sunday check-in to Friday pickup, and the week picker shows every week’s dates, live from our booking system.

Where are Motopark’s camps held?

Every camp runs on our own tracks at Motopark, 622794 Moto Park Rd, Chatsworth, Ontario, near Owen Sound, with camping and rooms for parents who stay; directions.

Is a week of MP Camp worth it for a racer?

Racers ride in a group at their own speed, with a coaching team led by USMCA-certified chief instructor Zeb Dennis, on the track that hosted the FIM Motocross World Grand Prix from 1984 to 1986, and leave faster.

How long has Motopark run motocross camps?

Since 1972, when Motopark opened as one of the first motocross training facilities in Canada; its record season, 2005, had 237 campers.

Can friends or siblings be in the same group?

Usually, yes. Add the request in the comments when you register and we’ll do our best to put them together.

Can parents eat or stay at camp?

Yes. Parents can join the riders’ meals, camp free on a non-serviced site, or stay in hotel-style room 1 or 2 at half price a night while their rider is at camp. The bunkhouse is for campers during camp weeks; on a Friday or Saturday night when camp isn’t running, a bunkhouse room is fine.

What if my rider gets hurt?

Your emergency contacts and medical notes from the rider form are with our staff. Once camp starts there are no refunds for injury, though in some cases we can give credit toward a future camp.

What if the race bike I want to rent isn’t in stock?

If the race bike you’d like to rent isn’t in stock, we may consider purchasing one for you to rent during summer camp. Contact us in advance to discuss the bike and your camp week.