iCan Bike- McKinney, TX is currently full. To be placed on a waitlist, please complete the form below.

Camp Dates:
Monday, June 17 - Friday, June 21, 2024

Session Times:
Full: Session #1 : 8:30 am - 9:45 am
Full: Session #2 : 10:05 am - 11:20 am
Full: Session #3 : 11:40 am - 12:55 pm
Full: Session #4 : 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Full: Session #5 : 3:35 pm - 4:50 pm

Camp Fee:
$100 per rider

Camp Overview:
iCan Shine uses customized adapted equipment, trained professionals and volunteers. With 75 minutes of instruction over 5 days, approximately 80% of riders learn to ride a conventional bicycle independently by the end of camp.  The remaining 20% often make great progress towards that goal. 

To be eligible to enroll, riders must: be at least eight years old; have a disability; be able to walk without an assistive device such as a walker or cane; be able to side-step quickly to both sides; have a minimum inseam measurement of 20 inches from the floor; and weigh no more than 220 pounds.

Rider Requirements:
• Be at least 8 years old at start of camp
• Have a disability (this camp is also open to riders outside the Down syndrome community)
• 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 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)

Registration:
iCan Bike- Mckinney, TX- is currently FULL. Completion of the form will add your rider to the waiting list.  Registrants must complete the Can Bike Waitlist Form in its entirety and will be placed on the waiting list. Submission of this registration does NOT guarantee a spot in the iCan Bike program. You will be contacted if a spot opens up for the designated time slot.

Please note there are no refunds once your registration has been confirmed unless there is a waiting list for your session. If you have any questions, please contact Hannah Fredette.

Volunteer Opportunities:
iCan Bike relies on the assistance of over 30 community volunteers to provide emotional and physical support to camp participants. Volunteers must be at least 15 years old and be physically fit and able to run with rider as required. We require 2 volunteers per rider, which is especially important on Wednesday and Thursday of camp (days most riders start on two wheels). Each volunteer is assigned to work with the same rider all week at camp. Ideally, volunteers will attend all 5 days of camp to ensure riders consistently have the same volunteer. However, people may still volunteer even if they cannot make all 5 days of camp. Volunteers may serve one or multiple sessions per day. Experience working with individuals with IDD is preferred, but not required. Ongoing training and support is provided throughout the week, and there is a mandatory volunteer training on Sunday, June 16.