ASBC iCanBike is back!
June 26-30, 2023 / Ascent Church, Louisville CO
iCan Bike Clinic Hosted by the Autism Society of Boulder County
Sponsored by First Nation Group
iCan Shine’s iCan Bike program teaches individuals with disabilities how to ride a conventional bike and become lifelong independent riders! iCan Bike 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 the same 75-minute session each day for five consecutive days (M – F) whereby they are physically assisted and encouraged by two volunteer “spotters”. Over the course of the 5-day camp, the adapted bike is adjusted to gradually introduce more instability in an effort to challenge riders at their own individual pace. Watch this video to answer all your questions about the iCan Bike program. LINK COMING SOON to fill out the online Rider Registration Form
Who: 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.
When: Monday, June 22nd through Friday June 26, 2020- Camp runs for five days. We require riders to attend one 75-minute session per day for all five days. Parents and volunteers must also attend a 1-hour orientation on the Sunday afternoon prior to camp. No campers please.
Where: Ascent Community Church, 550 S. McCaslin Blvd, Louisville, CO 80027
Cost: $230
Payments must be made online COMING SOON
Bike Camp Director: Kelly McPherson, bikecamp@autismboulder.org
Bike Shop Sponsor: TBD
Volunteer and Parent Orientation: TBD
Parents/Guardians/Caregivers: All riders must have an appropriate personal bike available for the iCan Bike program by no later than Thursday (Day #4) of the program. Please watch this video to learn about the iCan Shine bike requirements https://youtu.be/y0o2vNLCw2Y?list=PLacGrgzsb1W0m42chBD1NiBFgYPxEB3R0 The goal is to transition all riders to their personal bike towards the latter part of the iCan Bike program so that they are comfortable with the bike they will be riding at home. Parents may or may not have an appropriate bike available. Click here to learn about bike requirements and helpful tips for parents. Please plan on having the family member or designee who will be helping the rider at home at the camp on Friday, the last day of camp. The iCan Shine staff will train you on how to best assist your rider at home. Your student will have the best chance of becoming an independent rider if he/she continues practicing after the camp is over.
Schedule: Each rider will attend one session each of the five days of camp.
Session 1 – 8:30 am – 9:45 am
Session 2 -10:05 am – 11:20 am
Session 3 -11:40 am – 12:55 pm
Session 4 – 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Session 5 – 3:35 pm – 4:50 pm
Click here for more information about iCan Shine programs
Volunteers Needed
We need a minimum of 10 volunteers per session for 5 sessions. It is strongly recommended that volunteers commit to attending the same session for all five days. The riders generally make more progress if they can count on the same volunteer supporting them. Getting to know a new volunteer can be a challenge for a rider who is also trying to master a new skill. It is amazing to watch how fast the riders progress throughout the week. You don’t want to miss your rider when they ride independently for the first time! However, we understand that this is a time commitment, and If you can’t volunteer all five days, we appreciate any time you can contribute. This is a great volunteer opportunity for high school clubs, spiritual groups, businesses or sports leagues who are looking for a chance to give back as a group. If you’re looking for an amazing volunteer experience where you see an immediate impact, please join us!
Click here to fill out the online Volunteer Registration Form