Programs

Current Programs

Open Shop
Tuesdays from 3 pm - 7 pm

At Open Shop, anyone age 16+ can work on their bike with help from volunteers in our classroom. Come in with anything from a flat fix to a complete bike build. Open Shop is a free, weekly event – you only need to pay for the parts you use. Respect and resilience are required.

All About Bikes

All About Bikes is an intensive, hands on mechanics training course for North Minneapolis youth ages 15-20. All About Bikes apprentices will learn how to repair and maintain bikes in preparation to work at Venture North or other bike shops. At the end of the 16-week program, two apprentices will be invited to stay at Venture North to continue their apprenticeship as paid staff members.

Tune Up Class
Varying dates and times

This all ages, hands-on class will give you the skills to fix your own bike. One time cost of $65. Email Casey Pavek for upcoming dates and to save your spot.

Summer Programs

Kids' Open Shop
Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00-3:00 pm (June 20th-August 24th)

Youth ages 10-14 learn basic bike safety, riding and maintenance. They can either bring their own bike or, if they don't have one, they can complete the Earn-a-Bike program.

Earn-A-Bike Program
Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00-3:00 PM (starting June 20th)

A summer program for youth ages 10+ to learn how to fix and maintain bikes and work their way towards bike ownership. Every child that completes the program receives a bike in their size and the skills to maintain it. Earn-a-Bike participants learn community responsibility and respect while working in a collaborative, youth-led environment.

Bike Camp

Bike camp is a one day, 3-hour bike camp for youth 1st through 5th grade. Bike camp will provide participants with fun activities that teach basic bike riding skills, encourage safe bike riding and provide a safe and structured event for kids to enjoy doing something active. A meal will be provided and upon completion, participants receive a helmet, a lock, and a free refurbished bike!Registration is limited to the first 20 participants that are registered.