STRIDE’s “I Can Ride” Bike Camp with iCan Shine

This camp is designed to teach children with special needs how to ride a two-wheeled bike.

The unique five-day bike riding program is coordinated with  iCan Shine’s iCan Bike program (formerly known as Lose the Training Wheels). The organization provides a fleet of adaptive bikes designed to ensure the success of all riders. The philosophy and technology of the program has impressive evidence for success in youth with Autism and other youth with special needs or disabilities.

Campers participate in one 75-minute session daily for a week. Each camper is assigned  trained volunteers who runs alongside them to ensure safety. STRIDE will assist campers in getting their own bicycle after camp, if needed.

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When: June 26th – June 30 2023

Cost: $200 (Scholarships are available upon request.)

Where: Union College, Messa Ice Rink, Union Blvd., Schenectady, NY

Rider Requirements:
 (Rider must meet all of below criteria):

  • Minimum age – 8 years old, maximum age 21
  • Able to sidestep to both sides
  • Have a disability
  • Able to attend camp all 5 days, and have your own bike for the last 1-2 days of camp
  • Able to walk without assistive device
  • Maximum weight 220 lbs.
  • Willing and able to wear a properly fitted bike helmet
  • Minimum inseam of 20” (measure from floor while rider is wearing sneakers)

Priority is given to riders who have not participated in the camp before.

Bike Camp for 2023 – Info coming soon!

If you’re interested in enrolling for 2023 feel free to follow all steps below AND email STRIDE Program Director aryan@stride.org

Want to sign up for bike camp? Follow these steps:

  1. Make sure your child’s STRIDE registration and waivers are up to date.
    Registration | Waivers 

  2. Register through iCan Shine.
    Register your child through iCan Shine!

  3. Keep an eye on your email for a confirmation of enrollment from STRIDE.
    THIS WILL NOT BE AN IMMEDIATE CONFIRMATION 
    Confirmation emails will not be sent out until mid-April.

  4. Payment: can be made AFTER receiving confirmation from STRIDE by credit card or check through iCan Shine.

DO NOT PAY BEFORE RECEIVING CONFIRMATION FROM STRIDE. PAYMENT BEFORE RECEIVING OUR EMAIL DOES NOT MEAN YOU ARE CONFIRMED

For questions contact Alli Ryan at aryan@stride.org or 518-598-1279.

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Volunteer!

Do you know someone athletic who would like to make a difference in the life of a child?
We need volunteers for 2023 Bike Camp!!!

Must be 15 years old

  • Prefer if you can volunteer at the same time/session M-F
  • No experience with special needs children needed, we will train you!

To register as a volunteer

  1.  Register as a volunteer
  2.  Fill out liability waivers
  3.  Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This decision was made by STRIDE’s board of representatives in October 2021.
  4.  Fill out the iCan Shine Volunteer Online Registration Form

For volunteers 18+

Email STRIDE Program Director,  as a background check and Safe Sport Trained training will be required!

Thank you to our incredible sponsors who make this camp possible:
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February 2023

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
  • Interval Training
2
  • Weight Circuit
  • Barre
  • Gym in Use – Colin
  • Hockey Empire State Games
3
  • Hockey Empire State Games
4
  • Hockey Empire State Games
  • East Greenbush Winter Bowling
5
  • Hockey Empire State Games
  • CANCELLED 2/5: Sled hockey practice
  • Tennis: Orange group
6
  • Colin & Mack – SHARE Center
  • Circuit
  • Barre
7
  • 30-Minute Special
  • Power Yoga
  • Advanced swim team practice
8
  • Interval Training
9
  • Weight Circuit
  • Barre
  • Gym in Use – Colin
10
  • Respite Program
11
  • STRIDE Swin Meet – advnced swim team
  • East Greenbush Winter Bowling
12
  • Sled hockey practice
  • Tennis: Purple group
13
  • Colin & Mack – SHARE Center
  • Circuit
  • Barre
14
  • 30-Minute Special
  • Power Yoga
  • Advanced swim team practice
15
  • Siena Career expo
  • Interval Training
16
  • Weight Circuit
  • Barre
  • Gym in Use – Colin
17
18
  • East Greenbush Winter Bowling
19
  • Sled hockey practice
  • Tennis: Orange group
20
  • Colin & Mack – SHARE Center
  • Circuit
  • Barre
21
  • 30-Minute Special
  • Power Yoga
  • Advanced swim team practice
22
  • Interval Training
23
  • Weight Circuit
  • Barre
  • Gym in Use – Colin
24
  • NYSO State Games – skiing
25
  • NYSO State Games – skiing
  • East Greenbush Winter Bowling
26
  • Sled hockey practice
  • Tennis: Purple group
27
  • 100K Vertical Challenge
  • Colin & Mack – SHARE Center
  • Circuit
  • Barre
28
  • 30-Minute Special
  • Power Yoga
  • Advanced swim team practice

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If not, email: aryan@stride.org. After confirmation, click on the button below and make payment according to the instructions on the page.

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