iCan Shine Bike Program

iCan Shine uses a fleet of adapted bicycles, a specialized instructional program and trained staff to teach individuals with disabilities to learn to ride a two-wheel bike independently. Participants attend one 75-minute session each day for five consecutive days where they learn to ride while accompanied and encouraged by a volunteer. Gradually the riders discover the skill and joy of riding a bike

The iCan Shine Bike Program runs Monday through Friday. Riders participate for the same 75-minute session all five days. No changing sessions or times. No cancellations or refunds after June 1st.

There will be an orientation meeting for parents/guardians and volunteers on Sunday, July 7th at 430pm at the same location. We ask that riders not attend the orientation meeting.

DSIA reserves the right to contact families to change session times based on registration needs. We will do our best to honor your choice, but circumstances might arise that we ask you to change your session for the week. 

Requirements for participation: 

• Be at least 8 years old at start of camp (7 ½ – 8 year olds can be wait-listed and offered a spot only if spots remain open within 7 days of start of camp)
• Have a disability (ADHD and/or undiagnosed anxiety or motor planning impairments included – no ‘formal’ diagnosis required)
• Walk without an assistive device (e.g. walker, crutches)
• Be able to side step to both sides (to ensure bike and rider will not fall over when stopping)
• Be willing and able to wear a properly fitted bike helmet
• Be able to attend all five (5) days of camp
• Have a minimum inseam of at least 20” (measured from floor to seat height while rider is wearing sneakers)
• Not exceed the weight maximum of 220 lbs (this is a strictly enforced safety and liability concern)

Riders MUST be accompanied by parent/guardian willing and able to intervene or assist staff as requested in addressing  any prolonged disruptive or aggressive behavior.

NOTE:  Dropping-off Riders at the program is not permitted.  A parent, legal guardian or other adult authorized to take responsibility for the Rider (e.g. another parent) must remain on site for duration of each day’s 75-minute program.

Sessions: 

• Session 1: 8:30-9:45
• Session 2: 10:05-11:20
• Session 3: 11:40-12:55
• Session 4: 2:00-3:15 (will only open once Sessions 1-3 are filled)
• Session 5: 3:35 – 4:50 (will only open once Sessions 1-4 are filled)

Session Fees: $300 / rider