Bike Camp is June 5th in Overland Park and Topeka! iCanShine Bike Program for individuals with disabilities

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Bike Program:  iCan Shine is a nonprofit organization that teaches individuals with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle through its iCan Bike program.

How it works: iCan Bike uses a fleet of adapted bicycles, a specialized instructional program, and a trained staff to teach individuals with disabilities how to ride a bike.  Over the course of the 5-day camp the adapted bike is adjusted to gradually introduce more instability in an effort to challenge riders at their own individual pace.  The week is concluded with a touching and inspiring award ceremony.

 

Overland Park camp location info:

When: the week of June 5th-9th, 2017

Where:  Blue Valley Recreation Center at Hilltop located at 7720 W. 143rd Street Overland Park, KS

OP, KS Registration Fee:  $150

Location is:  Blue Valley Recreation Center – Hilltop Campus (7720 W. 143rd St., OPKS)

 

Other location: Topeka, KS Bike Camp information:

When: the week of June 5-9th, 2017

Where: In Topeka, KS. Contact them below for more details and registration info.

Hosted by: Melissa Gilkison and Mandie Aadland

Contact Melissa Gilkison at 913-909-6661 or [email protected] for more details for Topeka camp.

Easter Seals is hosting an iCanShine Bike Camp at the Central Park Community Center in Topeka this June.  iCanShine is a bike program for people with disabilities who want to learn to ride a two-wheel bicycle independently.Call Annie or Mary with any questions, 785-272-4060, or email [email protected]

 

Rider Requirements (35 spots available):

 

·   Must be at least 8 years old by start of camp and have a disability

·   Must be able to walk without an assistive device and sidestep to both sides

·   Must be able to attend the same 75-minute session each day of the 5-day camp (Monday-Friday)

·   Must be under 220 lbs. and have a minimum inseam measurement of 20” (measure from floor with sneakers on)

 

Volunteer Requirements:

 

·   At least 16 years old (unless accompanied by an adult)

·   Able to attend 90 minutes at the same time each of the 5 days of camp (15 minutes of training/daily debriefing)

·   Able to provide physical, emotional and motivational support to assigned rider

·   Able and willing to get some exercise (light jogging/running) for a great cause!

 

Those interested in registering for this great program as a rider or volunteer or those interested in helping by making a tax deductible donation should email us at [email protected].

 

Link: http://icanshine.org/   For Participant and Volunteer Information including testimonials from both groups!

For more information go to our website: www.icanshine.org