iCan Bike - Kingston, ON

We understand that the vast majority of people with disabilities never have the experience of independently riding a conventional two-wheel bicycle during their lifetime. Research shows that over 80% of people with Autism and 90% of people with Down syndrome never experience this thrill. Defying these odds is why we exist!

Program Details

iCan Bike Camp:

City/State:

Kingston, ON

Hosted By:

When:

Postponed to 2021

Registration Contact:

For information or questions about this iCan Bike camp please e-mail Beth directly at Elizabeth.Scott@kingstonhsc.ca or call 613-544-3400 x 3256.

To register, please visit our online registration (coming in 2021):

Rider Online Registration
Volunteer Online Registration

Where (Click link to view map):

Constantine Arena 7 Navy Way Kingston, ON K7K 7B4

Wendy
"My soon to be 13 year old son has been attending the iCan Bike Camp in- Alpharetta this week! As a former educator and as a rehabilitation- counselor, I know how much having the ability to ride a bike can give- someone with a disability access to his/her community, and how it can- enhance family time, but I was totally unprepared for HOW PROUD MY SON IS- OF HIMSELF!!!- - When I went to the 'parent meeting', they talked about how having success- at riding a bike gives self-esteem boosts to our children. I have been- trying to get Marty to ride a bike since he was 3.... We gave up at about- 6. Last year, I missed the deadline, but this year, I made it in (they- take 40 campers each summer).... And you know what? I don't think Marty - would have been emotionally ready for this until this time! There are kids - of all ages (and they have taught adults, too)... but "almost 13³ was the - perfect timing for Marty. The first day, he threw his helmet off after 30 minutes (mad, tired, etc.)- but he got back on. Day 2 - he was chomping at the bit to get into the rink- - and he worked hard the whole time.... They said, 'He took everything he- learned the first day, and applied it to what we wanted him to do today.'- Day 3 - he is riding a bike out in the parking lot! He - is riding a regular bike FOR REAL!!!! Yesterday, they took them on a- tandem bike with the campers in front (specially made bike) to see how they - balanced, steered, leaned, etc.... He was screaming, "whoooooo-hoooo!" as- he pedaled around the rink. My kid is over the moon with pride & self-esteem! I'm so excited for him.- We got him a big bike of his own, and he will be riding his bike tomorrow!- - If you have a child or adult who is struggling with getting this skill,- consider this camp. They have had people as old as 26 at the Atlanta camp.- - Hope you all are having a great day!!!"