Lose the Training WheelsTM
If someone you know is at least 8 years of age or older, has a disability and wants to learn how to ride a bike, our Lose the Training WheelsTM program is the perfect program for them. This a five-day camp that helps those with a variety of disabilities to master the skill of bike riding.
Lose the Training WheelsTM is offered two consecutive weeks in June, with the deadline for enrollment being early May.
Sessions are held throughout the day, with each camper taking part in one session lasting 75 minutes. Campers should have a minimum inseam of 20”, be able to walk without an assistive device, weigh no more than 220 pounds, and be willing to wear a properly fitted bike helmet. A parent, guardian or other caregiver is expected to participate in various ways throughout the week. Cost of the camp is $125 for non-members, $110 for members.
For those who would like to volunteer to assist campers with the training, volunteers 16 years of age and older are welcome to apply. Volunteers will walk/run alongside campers as they learn to ride. Volunteers must be able to commit 75 minutes a day for the week. Volunteers receive a camp T-shirt, water bottle and the satisfaction of knowing they made a huge impact on a camper’s life!
To see Frequently Asked Questions about this program, click here.
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