It's a beautiful day at Bobby's Bike Hike. Offering a diverse array of guided biking tours, walking tours, and food tours, Bobby's Bike Hike provides one-of-a-kind experiences for both visitor and locals alike. Bringing decades of experience as Chicago's #1 rated outdoor adventure company, Bobby's is excited to offer the Downtown Chicago Adventure Camp for summer. Kids have the opportunity to bike, hike, swim, and kayak their way through learning about local history and legendary landmarks from their expertly trained staff. The camp is designed for all skill levels, and features such activities as: bike trips, kayak lessons, swim times, adventure hikes, arts/crafts, sports/games, and learning outdoor education and Chicago tidbits that, like them or hate them, are truly Chicago. Lessons include the story behind why some Chicagoans still mispronounce the Willis tower as “Sears”, how Chicago got the nickname the second city and windy city, and why Chicagoans never put ketchup on their hot dog. 

There is nothing like the independence that comes from learning how to explore Chicago. Plus, the civic pride of knowing your hometown.

More than just coming along for a bike ride or learning how to kayak, your child learns how to: map a bike route, prepare their bike and bike bag, select proper nutrition and hydration, ride safely in a group, and fix minor bike issues that may occur. Along the way, learn the stories of the people and events that made Chicago the world-class city that it is today. Participants explore and stop at various destinations throughout Chicago, some of which include: Millennium Park, Northerly Island, Maggie Daley Park, Lincoln Park Zoo, Buckingham Fountain, and Museum Campus.

The sheltered waters off Ohio Street beach provide an excellent introduction to kayaking. Participants will learn new skills daily such as water safety, understanding marine forecasts, paddling technique, and understanding how to use kayaking gear.

Suburban bus routes are available. Current information is available on the website.