iCan Bike Camp - Bloomington, IN
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iCan Bike Camp , an event that teaches individuals with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle, is coming to Bloomington this summer! The program will take place August 17-21, 2015 at the Frank Southern Ice Arena, 1965 S Henderson, Bloomington.
Down Syndrome Family Connection and the Autism Society of Indiana – Bloomington Chapter are partnering with supporters to bring a very unique and life-changing camp to our community.
iCan Bike is a camp that teaches children, teens,and young adults with disabilities how to ride a two-wheeled bicycle in one 75-minute session for five days. iCan Bike (previously known as Lose the Training Wheels) uses adapted equipment, trained professionals, and volunteers. Within the five days, over 80% of participants learn to ride a conventional bicycle independently. The camp is run by the professionals of ICan Shine with help from local volunteers.
iCan Bike is more than just a bike-riding program. For many children with disabilities, learning to ride a bike is a seemingly impossible task that they can typically master in less than a week’s time during this camp. Within days of learning to ride, many children exhibit independent behaviors for the first time ever. This achievement, in turn, creates a gateway of opportunity, helping them gain assurance and self-reliance in many other aspects of their lives.
Down Syndrome Family Connection and the Autism Society of Indiana – Bloomington Chapter are partnering with supporters to bring a very unique and life-changing camp to our community.
iCan Bike is a camp that teaches children, teens,and young adults with disabilities how to ride a two-wheeled bicycle in one 75-minute session for five days. iCan Bike (previously known as Lose the Training Wheels) uses adapted equipment, trained professionals, and volunteers. Within the five days, over 80% of participants learn to ride a conventional bicycle independently. The camp is run by the professionals of ICan Shine with help from local volunteers.
iCan Bike is more than just a bike-riding program. For many children with disabilities, learning to ride a bike is a seemingly impossible task that they can typically master in less than a week’s time during this camp. Within days of learning to ride, many children exhibit independent behaviors for the first time ever. This achievement, in turn, creates a gateway of opportunity, helping them gain assurance and self-reliance in many other aspects of their lives.
Organizer and beneficiary
Deborah Myerson
Organizer
Bloomington, IN
Gina Lovell
Beneficiary
