Helmet and pads are mandatory for all bike camps and can be purchased in bicycle shops and online. Some name brand bike pads for kids include: Simply Kids, G-Form and 7iDP and many of these can be found at local bike shops and Amazon.com. There are several bike helmet brands out there that can also be found in local bike shops, REI and amazon.com. We suggest buying a helmet in person so you can get the fit just right. A regular bike helmet works great for beginner and intermediate levels and full face helmets are encouraged for experienced riders that are tackling the BIG (M, L and XL) dirt jumps! We love the The Fix Bikes which is right next to Valmont Bike Park but be aware that they open at noon on week days.