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Lakeland School- Elkhorn
Week of June 19-23, 2017
Orientation June 18th at 3:30- 4:30 p.m.
Nicolet High School- Glendale
Week of June 26-30, 2017
Orientation June 25th at 3:30- 4:30 p.m.
Time of Daily Sessions:
(both locations)
Session One: 8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
Session Two: 10:05 - 11:20 a.m.
Session Three: 11:40 - 12:55 p.m.
Session Four: 2:00 - 3:15 p.m.
Session Five: 3:35 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.
Lakeland School
W3905 County Road NN
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Nicolet High School
6701 N. Jean Nicolet Rd.
Glendale, WI 53217
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THESE SPONSORS & PARTNERS:
Charles and Jean Gorham
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iCan Bike National Program |
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What is iCan Bike Camp?
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A program that teaches individuals with disabilities how to ride a conventional bike and become a lifelong independent rider!
Success in learning to ride a bicycle is a major accomplishment for attendees and builds confidence and an improved self-image. Nothing is more inspiring than seeing a group of bike camp participants ride a conventional bike completely independently. By the end of the five day camp over 80 percent of riders learn to ride their bikes completely independently.
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How does it work?
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This program uses a fleet of adapted bicycles, a specialized instructional program and a trained staff to teach individuals with disabilities how to ride a bike. Riders attend 75-minute sessions each day for five consecutive days and are partnered up with community volunteers who provide physical assistance, encouragement and serve as spotters. Over the course of the five day camp, the adapted bike is adjusted to gradually introduce more instability in an effort to challenge riders at their own individual pace. |
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Who should attend? Riders must meet these requirements:
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- Minimum of eight years of age. Teens and adults also welcome.
- Able to sidestep to both sides
- Have a disability
- Able to attend camp all five days
- Able to walk without assistive device
- Maximum weight 220 lbs.
- Willing and able to wear a properly fitted bike helment
- Minimum inseam of 20" (measure from floor while rider is wearing sneakers)
Cost per rider for each week long session is $250.00.
Note: If you are currently receiving the waiver, this program may qualify for funding. Contact your county worker for more information.
June 19-23rd
Lakeland Rider Registration
June 26-30th
Nicolet Rider Registration
Prefer to mail your registration and payment in?
Click for Printable Registration Packet
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Want to volunteer? We need your help to make this event a success.
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Volunteer Requirements For Bike Helpers:
- At least 16 years old (unless accompanied by an adult)
- Able to attend 90 minutes at the same time each of the 5 days of camp (15 minutes of
training / daily debriefing) - Able to provide physical, emotional and motivational support to assigned rider
- Able and willing to get some exercise (light jogging/running) for a great cause
Volunteer Requirements For All Others:
If these requirements are too strenuous, we have other volunteer opportunities for this event including check in table and general event support. Please sign up under the general event support option.
Note: Please register to volunteer online by clicking above. After online registration is complete please submit a Volunteer Registration Form Release.
This form can be accessed below and also when you complete online registration.
Volunteer Registration Form Release
Please submit a completed Volunteer Registration Form Release to: Heather@assew.org after registering online.