Teen Programs
Learn Skills. Build Bikes. Be part of BBP!
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Learn Skills. Build Bikes. Be part of BBP! 🚲
Programs for teens ages 12 - 17. No experience needed. Just show up ready to learn, build, and connect!
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Learn how to fix bikes
Earn your own bike
Get community service hours
Build real-world job skills
Teach and mentor others
Meet people and be part of our BBP crew
Keep scrolling to learn how ➯
Available Teen Programs
Teen Earn-a-Bike
Learn basic bike repair. Build bikes for others. Take a bike home!
This 4-week class teaches you how to repair and maintain bikes with no prior experience needed. You’ll work alongside other teens, learn how to use tools, and earn a refurbished bike to keep! Bikes you help repair in class will go to kids in the community.
If you’re a community member who would like to host a Teen Earn-a-Bike opportunity at your school, community center, etc., please email anika@boisebicycleproject.org
What you get:
A refurbished bike, helmet, lock, and light
Hands-on mechanical skills
Confidence in fixing your own bike
This program is a good fit if you don’t currently have a bike and/or want to learn by doing.
Requirements:
For teens ages 12 - 17
Designed for teens who need a bicycle. If you want to learn bike repair skills and already have a properly sized bike, please keep scrolling to see other teen programs!
Application required
Fixies & Teen Apprenticeship Programs
Learn advanced skills & be part of the BBP crew.
In our Fixies Program, “Fixies” are a cohort of teens who want to level up their bike repair skills, starting from the basics and working up to more advanced mechanics. Over 5 weeks, you’ll learn a range of mechanical skills, help teach classes, work in the BBP shop, and build real-world job and leadership skills. Our Teen Apprenticeship Program builds on BBP’s existing teen programming by creating opportunities for young people to deepen their bike mechanic skills while gaining hands-on workforce experience. Beginning in 2027, BBP plans to expand these opportunities by creating new ways for teens to build their skills and gain workforce experience.
What you get From Both Programs:
40+ community service hours
Leadership and teaching experience
Customer service & shop skills
Hang time with others in your cohort
Our Fixies and Teen Apprenticeship Programs have wrapped up for 2026, but will resume in early spring of 2027. To apply or let us know you’re interested, please email our Programs Coordinator, Anika Bennett, at anika@boisebicycleproject or click the link below.
Other Ways for Teens to Get Involved
Volunteer Night
Help others. Plug into the community.
Every Thursday, 6 - 8 PM
Volunteer Night is a mix of projects: fixing bikes, helping families, and supporting whatever the shop needs that week! It’s a great way to learn new skills and get involved alongside volunteers of all ages.
Requirements:
Ages 12 - 17
Must adhere to BBP’s shop policies and volunteer handbook
Must create a volunteer profile
Must sign up for a volunteer night shift
BASH (Bicycle & Safety Hour)
Give back. Help kids learn to ride safely.
Spring & summer, April - September.
Help run bicycle & safety hour in the BBP traffic garden! Fit helmets, give away lights and locks, and teach basic riding skills to kids with support from BBP staff.
Requirements:
For teens ages 12 - 17
Must be willing to work patiently with kids in the outdoors
Volunteer Mechanic / Donations
Get hands-on experience in the shop.
Weekly, Wednesday - Saturday shifts.
Weekly volunteer mechanic & donation support shifts help keep our shop running, from repairs to processing bike donations. If you’re new to bike repairs, we recommend that you check out our volunteer night & teen drop-in opportunities above! If you have more experience working on bikes, this is a great option for you.
Requirements:
Ages 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult
Must create a volunteer profile
Must sign up for a volunteer shift
Teen Drop-in
Learn basic bike repair. Make friends. Work on bikes with other teens.
Every Thursday, 4 - 6 PM
A weekly session where you can build skills, earn volunteer hours, and get comfortable working in the shop with no long-term commitment required. You’ll help refurbish bikes for kids in the community while learning mechanics along the way.
Requirements:
Ages 12–17
Passionate about inclusive bike access and community.
Must adhere to BBP’s shop policies and volunteer handbook
No need to sign up - just show up!
For Parents & Guardians
Our teen programs are designed to build confidence, practical skills, and a sense of belonging.
All programs are supervised by trained BBP staff
Focus on hands-on learning, leadership, and community engagement
Many programs are free and accessible to all
Have questions? Reach out to our Programs Coordinator, Anika Bennett, at anika@boisebicycleproject.org