iCan Bike - Lake Charles, LA

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:

Lake Charles, LA

Hosted By:

When:

June 24th – 28th, 2024

Registration Contact:

For information or questions about this bike camp please e-mail dsaswla21@gmail.com or call 337-540-5992.

To register for this camp, please visit our online registration links:

Where (Click link to view map):

Burton Coliseum 7001 Gulf Highway Lake Charles, LA 70607

Jennifer
"I just wanted to express my heartfelt thanks for taking the initiative to have a camp like this. My son, Jackson participated in your camp. After years of my son taking occupational therapy no one was able to teach him to ride a bike. I was frustrated, disappointed and felt that maybe it might not happen for him. Then I saw the advertisement for your bike camp and I felt hope coming back that maybe this dream was possible for him too. He came the first day believing that he couldn't do it, after all he had ridden with some of his peers and he was made fun of for having training wheels past the age where most of the other kids don't. He had stopped riding a bike with training wheels. As the camp progressed each day he had more and more confidence and by the end of the week he truly enjoyed riding a bike. He was one of the first children up on his bike. He was on it by Wednesday. I was so proud of him and amazed at this accomplishment. I would encourage other parents whose kids have a disability that they ought to try your camp. My child now rides alongside his brother and with the neighborhood children. I cried when he came home got on his bike and rode down the street to find his neighborhood friends. He has been smiling ever since and he now believes because of your camp that nothing is impossible and that he is capable of doing anything that his peers do. I don't think that any parent knows exactly how much their child's life will change after camp is over. They are a totally different child filled with confidence and optimism and that means the world to me as a parent. You just can't put a price tag on the effects of this camp on a child's life. Thanks again for allowing my child with autism to enjoy what normal children enjoy every day. I truly appreciate it. Thanks!"