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iCan Bike Camp - teaching individuals with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle

BICYCLE CAMP FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

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.

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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.

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Cost of the camp is $225.

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