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

This program 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.

Bikers participate in 5  75-minute daily sessions Monday through Friday. Each biker is assigned to a trained volunteer who runs alongside them to ensure safety. 

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When: June 26th – June 30 2023

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

Where: Union College, Memorial Field House, Schenectady, NY 12308

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 previously participated in the program.

Bike Camp 2023 – Enrollment is now at capacity

If you’re interested in enrolling for 2024 feel free to  email STRIDE Program Director aryan@stride.org

Follow these steps to register:

  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. Monitor your email for 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.

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

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Group of volunteers with mascot

Volunteer!

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.  Fill out the iCan Shine Volunteer Online Registration Form

For volunteers 18+

Email STRIDE Program Director; a background check and Safe Sport Trained training may be required!


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May 2023

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
  • Circuit
  • Barre
2
  • Total Body Circuit
  • Kickboxing
  • Yoga
3
  • Zumba
  • Interval Training
4
  • Weight Circuit
  • Gym in use – Chris
  • Aerial 1
  • Intro to Aerial
  • Aerial 1
5
  • Teen Dance
6
7
8
  • Circuit
  • Barre
9
  • Total Body Circuit
  • Kickboxing
  • Yoga
10
  • Zumba
  • Interval Training
11
  • Weight Circuit
  • Gym in use – Chris
  • SWIM BANQUET
  • Intro to Aerial
  • Swimming Banquet
  • Aerial 1
12
  • Respite Program
13
  • Shen HS Swim Meet
14
15
  • Circuit
  • Barre
16
  • Total Body Circuit
  • Kickboxing
  • Yoga
17
  • Zumba
  • Interval Training
18
  • Weight Circuit
  • Gym in use – Chris
  • Aerial 1
  • Intro to Aerial
  • Aerial 1
19
20
21
22
  • Circuit
  • Barre
23
  • Total Body Circuit
  • Patrick with Elissa
  • Kickboxing
  • Yoga
24
  • Zumba
  • Interval Training
25
  • Weight Circuit
  • Brock Gym
  • Gym in use – Chris
  • Aerial 1
  • Intro to Aerial
  • Aerial 1
26
  • 1/2 Day Friday
27
28
29
  • Office Closed for Memorial Day
  • Circuit
  • Barre
30
  • Total Body Circuit
  • Kickboxing
  • Yoga
31
  • Zumba
  • Empire Blue – SCORE Clean up Day
  • Interval Training

Program Admin Fee

Have you received confirmation from our Program Director?

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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