activities · 27
what they do
direct service · 27
- Athlete Ambassador School Visits BMX-Based STEAM Education ProgramsBMX Pro Athlete ambassadors conduct virtual classroom visits to discuss BMX, their careers, and the role of STEM in their training, and professional athletes visit schools annually to deliver inspirational messages to tens of thousands of students.
- BMX Camps BMX-Based STEAM Education ProgramsHosts summer camps for students, providing opportunities to learn to ride and race at the Hardesty National BMX stadium track, daily STEM lessons, and organized "adventuring" rides to local parks. Campers also have the chance to meet Olympians and World Champions.
- BMX Pro Athlete School Engagement BMX-Based STEAM Education ProgramsFacilitates virtual and in-person classroom visits by professional BMX athletes to discuss BMX, their careers, the role of STEM in training, and deliver inspirational messages to students, reaching tens of thousands annually.
- BMX Pro Athlete School Visits BMX-Based STEAM Education ProgramsBMX Pro Athlete ambassadors conduct virtual classroom visits to discuss BMX, their careers, and the role of STEM in their training, and professional athletes visit schools annually to deliver inspirational messages to tens of thousands of students.
- BMX STEM Education Curriculum BMX-Based STEAM Education ProgramsOffers a six-module curriculum that integrates education, athletics, and exercise, using BMX bikes for STEAM experiments and teaching BMX cycling fundamentals.
- BMX Summer Camps BMX-Based STEAM Education ProgramsHosts summer camps for students, providing opportunities to learn to ride and race at the Hardesty National BMX stadium track, daily STEM lessons, organized "adventuring" rides to local parks, and chances to meet Olympians and World Champions.
- BMX Summer Camps BMX-Based STEAM Education ProgramsHosts summer camps for students, providing opportunities to learn to ride and race at the Hardesty National BMX stadium track, offering daily STEM lessons, organizing "adventuring" rides to local parks, and giving campers the chance to meet an Olympian and World Champion.
- BMX-based Educational Programs BMX-Based STEAM Education ProgramsOffers a six-module curriculum that integrates education, athletics, and exercise, using BMX bikes for STEAM experiments and teaching BMX cycling fundamentals. This includes a Track Modeling Program where students conceptualize, design, and build scale BMX tracks, and a credited high school elective program, Bike Tech in School, that teaches STEM concepts through bicycle mechanics and career-building skills.
- Bike Tech in School Program BMX-Based STEAM Education ProgramsOperates a credited high school elective program, Bike Tech in School, that teaches STEM concepts through bicycle mechanics and incorporates career building skills such as portfolio building, resume writing, and interview techniques.
- Bob Warnicke Scholarship Program General and Demographic-Specific Scholarship AwardsAwards scholarships to students and their families, totaling over $704,000 since 2013, with 74 awards ranging from $500 to $3,000 to recipients across 27 states and three Canadian provinces.
- Bob Warnicke Scholarship Program General and Demographic-Specific Scholarship AwardsAwards scholarships to students and their families, having awarded over $704,000 in scholarships to recipients across 27 states and three Canadian provinces since 2013, including $57,000 in Bob Warnicke scholarships.
- Local BMX Track Safety GrantsBlocks grants funds to local BMX tracks to support safety and first aid programs.
- Local Track Safety GrantsProvides block grants to local BMX tracks to support safety and first aid programs.
- Local Track Safety and First Aid GrantsProvides block grants to local BMX tracks to support safety and first aid programs.
- R.I.S.E. Mentorship and Education Program Youth Competitive & Skill-Based Cycling ProgramsOperates a 3-month mentorship and education program for 30 children that includes building a bike, coaching from BMX professionals, interactions with community leaders and industry influencers, and awards lifetime USA BMX memberships, coaching, racing kits, and Grand National Championship entry to three youth per class.
- R.I.S.E. Mentorship and Education Program Youth Competitive & Skill-Based Cycling ProgramsRuns a 3-month mentorship program for 30 children per class, featuring bike building, coaching from BMX professionals, interactions with community leaders, and awarding three youth per class with a lifetime USA BMX membership, unlimited coaching, a personal bike and racing kit, and entry into the Grand National Championship.
- Race For Life EventOrganizes an annual "Race For Life" event at every USA BMX track to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
- Race For Life Fundraising EventsOrganizes an annual "Race For Life" event at every USA BMX track to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
- Read to Ride Program Literacy Incentive Programs with Tangible RewardsDistributes BMX bikes and helmets to top readers and provides prizes, certificates, and free one-day riding memberships to participants in the Read to Ride program.
- Read to Ride Program Literacy Incentive Programs with Tangible RewardsDistributes BMX bikes, helmets, prizes, certificates, and free one-day riding memberships to students participating in a literacy incentive program that rewards top readers.
- STEM and BMX Integrated Curriculum Programs BMX-Based STEAM Education ProgramsDelivers educational programming that integrates BMX cycling with academic learning, including a six-module curriculum using bikes for STEAM experiments, a credited high school elective (Bike Tech in School) teaching STEM through bicycle mechanics, and career readiness training in resume writing, portfolio development, and interview skills.
- Scholarship Program General and Demographic-Specific Scholarship AwardsAwards scholarships to students and their families, having awarded over $704,000 in Bob Warnicke scholarships to recipients across 27 states and three Canadian provinces since 2013.
- Scholarship and Grant Support General and Demographic-Specific Scholarship AwardsAwards scholarships to students and families, including over $704,000 since 2013, with recent distributions of $57,000 in Bob Warnicke scholarships and 74 awards ranging from $500 to $3,000 across 27 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces; also provides block grants to local BMX tracks to support safety and first aid programs.
- Track Modeling Program BMX-Based STEAM Education ProgramsEngages students in conceptualizing, designing, and building scale BMX tracks through a structured program that includes studying global track designs, collaborating in teams, consulting with elite BMX riders and track builders via virtual meetings, and presenting final projects at a culminating event judged by a community panel.
- Track Modeling Program BMX-Based STEAM Education ProgramsOperates a Track Modeling Program where students conceptualize, design, and build a scale BMX track, review global BMX track images, facilitate virtual meetings with Elite Level Pro BMX Riders, collaborate on designs, and present their work for evaluation and awards.
- Youth Mentorship and Development Programs Youth Competitive & Skill-Based Cycling ProgramsOperates a 3-month mentorship and education program for 30 children that includes building a bike, coaching from BMX professionals, and interactions with community leaders and industry influencers. The program awards three youth per class with a lifetime USA BMX membership, unlimited coaching, a personal bike, racing kit, and entry into the Grand National Championship.
- Youth Summer Camp Program BMX-Based STEAM Education ProgramsHosts annual summer camps for youth, providing opportunities to learn BMX riding and racing at the Hardesty National BMX stadium track, participate in daily STEM lessons, go on adventuring rides to local parks, and meet Olympians and World Champions; the program is expanding to serve 2026 students by 2026.
strategies · 26
how they think
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- Bicycle education as academic engagement bicycle education as a conduit for learningUses bicycle mechanics and cycling culture as a conduit to teach core academic subjects and inspire deeper engagement with learning and active lifestyles.
- Bicycle education as an academic and lifestyle engagement tool bicycle education as a conduit for learningLeverages bicycle education not only as a skill-building activity but as a conduit for teaching core academic subjects and inspiring long-term engagement with active, healthy lifestyles.
- Cause-related fundraising in honor of personal legacies cause related fundraisingOrganizes fundraising initiatives tied to personal stories, such as supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in memory of Todd Kingsbury and hosting the Carson Stoffel Benefit Race, to advance charitable missions.
- Educator support and training educator trainingEquips educators with training, instructional resources, and community support to effectively implement the BMX-based STEAM curriculum in diverse learning environments.
- Equity-centered program expansion diversity_equity_inclusionAdvances diversity, equity, and inclusion by designing programs to be accessible and scalable, with intent to expand the RISE program nationally and respond to international interest.
- Experiential Learning through BMX experiential_learningThe organization uses BMX bikes and cycling as a hands-on tool to teach STEAM concepts, life skills (teamwork, exploration, mobility, discovery, physical fitness), and build confidence in youth. This approach combines academic principles with practical, engaging experiences.
- Experiential STEAM learning through cycling experiential_learningUses BMX bikes as a hands-on tool to teach STEAM concepts, science standards, and life skills such as teamwork and discovery, combining physical activity with academic learning.
- Experiential learning through BMX and STEAM integration experiential_learningUses hands-on BMX cycling and bike-related activities as a vehicle to teach STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) concepts, life skills, and academic engagement, grounded in experiential learning theory to build confidence, teamwork, and physical fitness.
- Experiential learning through BMX-based STEAM education experiential_learningUses BMX bikes and hands-on cycling experiences as a conduit to teach STEAM concepts, life skills, and academic content, fostering engagement through active exploration and real-world application.
- Flexible and accessible program delivery flexible program deliveryDesigns educational modules to be adaptable across settings—school day, after-school, and summer camps—to increase access and implementation flexibility for diverse communities.
- Flexible, accessible program delivery across learning environments flexible program deliveryDesigns modular programs to be adaptable across school day, after-school, and summer camp settings, ensuring broad accessibility and integration into diverse educational contexts.
- Incentive-Based Literacy Development incentive-based literacy programThe organization employs incentive-based programming to foster reading development in youth and prevent learning loss, particularly during school breaks, by promoting engagement with diverse reading materials.
- Incentive-based and imaginative engagement for literacy development incentive-based literacy programCombines incentive-driven programming with imaginative engagement through diverse reading materials, using the metaphor and experience of bike riding to inspire youth reading and prevent learning loss, particularly during school breaks.
- Incentive-based literacy development incentive-based literacy programUses rewards and motivational incentives to encourage youth reading, particularly during out-of-school time, to prevent learning loss and promote literacy engagement.
- Incentive-based literacy development through imaginative engagement incentive-based literacy programCombines incentive-driven programming with diverse reading materials to inspire youth literacy and intellectual exploration, using the metaphor of bike riding to symbolize freedom and discovery in learning.
- Literacy through imaginative engagement literacy through imaginative engagementFosters youth reading by connecting diverse books to imaginative exploration and personal freedom, drawing parallels between the liberating experience of reading and bike riding.
- Mentorship and Education for Youth Development mentorship_and_educationThe organization utilizes a mentorship and education model focused on resiliency, inclusion, social awareness, and education. This is achieved by engaging youth through activities like bike building, professional coaching, and exposure to community and industry leaders.
- Mentorship and education model promoting youth resiliency and inclusion mentorship_and_educationEngages youth through a structured mentorship approach that integrates bike building, professional coaching, and exposure to community leaders to foster resiliency, social awareness, and educational growth.
- STEM/STEAM education through camp-based learning STEM_and_STEAM_education_campsDelivers hands-on STEM and STEAM education via immersive camp experiences that integrate cycling with academic exploration and skill development.
- Standards-Aligned Curriculum Development and Educator Support standards-aligned educationThe organization develops educational programs and curricula aligned with established standards (e.g., Next Generation Science Standards) and provides comprehensive training and resources to educators for effective implementation.
- Standards-aligned STEAM curriculum standards-aligned educationGrounds its educational programming in the Next Generation Science Standards and Three-Dimensional Learning Model to ensure academic rigor and alignment with national science education goals.
- Standards-aligned STEAM curriculum with educator support standards-aligned educationImplements a structured, educationally rigorous BMX-based curriculum aligned with Next Generation Science Standards and the Three-Dimensional Learning Model, supported by training, resources, and a professional community to enable effective educator delivery across diverse settings.
- Standards-aligned, flexible curriculum with educator support standards-aligned educationDelivers a BMX-themed educational program aligned with Next Generation Science Standards and designed for flexible implementation across settings, supported by training, resources, and a professional community for educators.
- Strategic Focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion diversity_equity_inclusionThe organization intentionally designs and implements programs with a strategic focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure broad accessibility and impact, with plans for national and international scaling.
- Youth development through mentorship and education mentorship_and_educationEngages youth in personal growth using mentorship, bike building, professional coaching, and exposure to community leaders, with a focus on resiliency, inclusion, and social awareness.
- Youth development through mentorship, resiliency, and inclusion mentorship_and_educationEngages youth through a mentorship and education model that emphasizes resiliency, social awareness, and inclusion, using bike building, professional coaching, and exposure to leaders to foster personal growth and equitable access to opportunities.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Project Bike Tech
Educational program using bicycle mechanics to teach STEM concepts and career skills to high school students.
RISE Program
A 3-month mentorship program for youth focusing on resiliency, inclusion, and social awareness through BMX activities.
Race for Life
Annual fundraising event where proceeds support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, held at BMX tracks nationwide.
Read to Ride
Program encouraging youth to improve reading skills, with incentives including BMX bikes and memberships.
Track Modeling Program
STEAM program for students to design and build a scale BMX track, aligned with Next Generation Science Standards.
relationships · 11
who they work with
- Boys and Girls Clubs Partner — Out-of-school provider eligible to implement the Read to Ride program.
- Burdette Park BMX Partner — Scheduled to host a Carson Stoffel Memorial Race
- Fort Wayne BMX Partner — Hosted a Carson Stoffel Memorial Race
- Girl Scouts Partner — Out-of-school provider eligible to implement the Read to Ride program.
- Hire Park BMX Partner — Hosted a Carson Stoffel Memorial Race
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Partner — Receives all proceeds from the annual "Race For Life" events.
- Marysville BMX Partner — Hosted a Carson Stoffel Memorial Race
- Mongoose Partner — Powers the BMX STEM Bike Build Video, which instructs on assembling Mongoose bikes.
- Richfield Park BMX Partner — Hosted a Carson Stoffel Memorial Race
- T.R.A.C.K Partner — Scheduled to host a Carson Stoffel Memorial Race
- Tri-City BMX Partner — Scheduled to host a Carson Stoffel Memorial Race