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Established in 2004, Bike Klub is an after-school program that is geared towards but not exclusive to, "At Risk" and "Introvert" students. The program gives them an alternative to school sports and academic clubs. Bike Klub follows the Vocational/Industrial Arts curriculum closely in that it teaches the students about the shop environment, it's tools, safety practices and procedures. It is an artistic outlet for students as they take part in all aspects of the construction of the motorcycles, bicycles and other interesting projects created in the program. Students learn about the design and development process in all elements. The students learn about self promotion and the raising of funds as Bike Klub runs solely on the monies raised by the klub in various campaigns and sponsorships. All the while, the students learn of many different trades attached to the construction of a custom vehicle, this opens doors to them they may not have had opened through traditional education. They learn the value of teamwork, respect and trust through all aspects of Bike Klub.
Bike Klub was created and is currently run by Bernice MacNaughton High School Teacher, Marc "Mazz" Mazerolle. With the help of committee members, Justin Merrithew, former member and student, Mark Vale, former member and student and Stephanie Coffin, parent of a former member and student, the put the necessary elements into place and oversee all Klub actions.
As of June, 2009, the Bike Klub has built 4 custom bicycles, 3 pullwagons and finished one award winning custom motorcycle they call "The Betty Bobber". Currently there are two custom motorcycle projects underway, a soft tail bobber named "Roxanne" and a Southern California sytle British Bobber named "A Voodoo Woman Named Phyliss" scheduled for completition in 2010.
On average the klub has 10 to 14 members with ages ranging from 14 to 18 years old and from all high school grades, 9 thru 12, both male and female members.
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