iCanBike Camp teaching persons with disabilities to ride a bike looking for riders

BICYCLE CAMP FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

iCan Shine is a non-profit organization that teaches individuals with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle through it’s iCan Bike program. This five-day camp, requiring riders to attend only one 75-minute session per day, is taking place June 22-26, 2015. Villanova, PA

iCan Shine is a non-profit organization that collaborates with local organizations to host camps in their communities. This camp is being hosted by The Academy of Notre Dame.

iCan Shine uses adapted equipment, trained professionals and volunteers. With 75 minutes of instruction over five days, over 80% of riders learn to ride a conventional bicycle independently by the end of camp.

To be eligible to enroll, riders must be at least eight years old, have a disability and be able to walk without an assistive device such as a walker or cane. Riders must be able to side-step quickly to both sides. Riders must have a minimum inseam measurement of 20 inches and weigh no more than 220 pounds.

Cost of the camp is $225.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Maggie
Email:icanbikepa@gmail.com