Start a Chapter

While we have a lot of information on-line, we encourage you to call us at any point. The process is different for each individual or group. Consulting with us can make it much easier. You can reach us at 415-459-2817.

In the late 1980s when founder Marilyn Price first conceived the idea of Trips For Kids, she learned that a group in Southern California, called Adventure Trails, was doing the same thing. Concerned that she did not possess the skills to develop a successful organization, Price wrote a letter to Adventure Trails asking for advice. Adventure Trails' response came in the form of an encouraging letter assuring Price that she could do it.

The letter from Adventure Trails was extremely helpful and after a decade of success, Price realized that Trips For Kids had something to give back. Trips For Kids National was founded in 1999 to provide equipment, program materials, advice, and encouragement to new youth bike programs throughout the United States and Canada. If you share Marilyn Price's vision of introducing kids to the environment through the excitement of a mountain bike ride, we are here to help you realize that dream.

To determine if you want to start your own Trips For Kids chapter, read about the benefits of being a Trips For Kids chapter, the answers to many Frequently Asked Questions, and the responsibilities that becoming a chapter entails. When you are ready to take the next step, check out How to Join and the resources that we have put together to help you get started.

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