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

STRIDE’s Bike Camp is designed to teach children with special needs how to independently 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. The program is integrated with high school students and community volunteers.

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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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!

THANK YOU TO OUR BIKE CAMP SPONSORS

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December 2023

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
  • Lois – Personal Training
2
3
  • Sled Hockey Practice
4
  • Cardio Kickboxing
  • 30 Minute Stretch
  • Lois – Personal Training
  • Cardio, Core & Strength
  • Barre
  • Adult Bowling
5
  • Weight Training
  • Aerial Yoga-Private sessions
  • Restorative Yoga
6
  • Zumba
  • Wildwood
  • Interval Training
7
  • Weight Training
  • Brock – gym
8
  • Lois – Personal Training
  • Respite Program
9
10
  • Sled Hockey Practice
11
  • Cardio Kickboxing
  • 30 Minute Stretch
  • Lois – Personal Training
  • Cardio, Core & Strength
  • Barre
  • Adult Bowling
12
  • Weight Training
  • Aerial Yoga-Private sessions
  • Restorative Yoga
13
  • Zumba
  • Wildwood
  • Interval Training
14
  • Weight Training
  • Brock – gym
15
  • Lois – Personal Training
16
17
  • Sled Hockey Practice
18
  • Cardio Kickboxing
  • 30 Minute Stretch
  • Lois – Personal Training
  • Cardio, Core & Strength
  • Barre
  • Adult Bowling
19
  • Weight Training
  • Aerial Yoga-Private sessions
  • Restorative Yoga
20
  • Zumba
  • Wildwood
  • Interval Training
21
  • Weight Training
  • Brock – gym
22
  • Lois – Personal Training
23
24
  • Sled Hockey Practice
25
  • Cardio Kickboxing
  • 30 Minute Stretch
  • Lois – Personal Training
  • Cardio, Core & Strength
  • Barre
  • Adult Bowling
26
  • Weight Training
  • Aerial Yoga-Private sessions
  • Restorative Yoga
27
  • Zumba
  • Wildwood
  • Interval Training
28
  • Weight Training
  • Brock – gym
29
  • Lois – Personal Training
30
31
  • Sled Hockey Practice

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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