iCan Bike Camp
Bicycle Camp for People with Disabilities
August 17 –21, 2015
Frank Southern Ice Arena, Bloomington, Indiana

hosted by Down Syndrome Family Connection
in collaboration with
Autism Society of Indiana – Bloomington Chapter
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.  Check out the ICan Shine video library.

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.
“Bike riding is Ava's favorite activity, I cannot imagine her without her bike. Riding independently has given Ava confidence, promoted a healthy lifestyle, and lets her have fun with all kids. iCan Bike is amazing. I was thrilled that after five 75-minute sessions Ava was able to ride a two-wheeled bike independently. Our family is very excited that iCan Bike is coming to Bloomington to provide other kids with disabilities the opportunity to learn a life changing activity.”
Tuli Mukhopadhyay, parent, Down Syndrome Family Connection
Check out this video from the Bloomington Herald-Times about the iCanBike Bloomington camp.
News and Tidbits  
  • Our camp is a wrap for 2015!  It was a huge success: all 24 rider spots filled, full funding for the camp, and a great group of volunteers!  Check out our iCanBike-Bton Facebook page for pics and stories from the camp. We are thinking about when to offer it again.  Keep ear open for more news and/or send email to express interest in a future camp:  [email protected]
  • Thanks to our sponsors!
  • There were some good articles about the camp, in the IDS, and the Herald-Times.  Thanks for the coverage!
  • And here's a video from the HT.
  • See our story in this  Indiana Daily Student article:  "Everyone can ride".
    • A new an additional method for donations is now available at our gofundme site!
  • Bike to Work Day BlockParty at Bloomingfoods (near westside location) 530-800,  May 15!   (flyer). Proceeds will go to iCanBike-Bloomington.  Find more info at the Bloomingfoods Events Page.  Come out and visit , listen to music, hang out with bicycle people, and support us!
Contact us

USMail:
iCan Bike - Bloomington
c/o Down Syndrome Family Connection
2600 S. Henderson St., Suite 157
Bloomington, IN 47401

Email: [email protected]

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