About Bike Camp
Each summer The Centre du syndrome de Down
partners with STRIDE and Albany Autism Society, for "THE I CAN RIDE" Bike Camp, specifically designed to teach children with special needs how to ride a two wheel bike.
Each camper is assigned one session, which is their session for five consecutive days. There are no overlapping sessions. It is important to arrive in a timely manner, to get the full extent of instruction time and practice. We advise being there 5-10 minutes early. Participants must be at least 7 years of age, with an inseam of at least 22 inches.
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The 2009 Bike Camp was held July 6-10, at Union College Achilles Ice Rink in Schenectady.
"Lose the Training Wheels", a traveling bike camp came to us to provide two five-day camps of bike riding in a very unusual format. They brought a fleet of adaptive bikes, specifically designed to ensure success for all riders.
We are so impressed with the technology and success behind this program. The educational philosophy and the adaptive technology of the equipment parallel the advances that have been made in the sport of skiing. Even more impressive is the statistical evidence of the success rate in populations such as kids with autism or down syndrome.
For more information on Lose the Training Wheels, go to their Official Website.
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We are already taking names for those interested in attending the 2010 Bike Camp.
Please contact DSAHRC office (518-438-1113) if you are interested in Registering for this program.  An application must be on file for your child to participate in the bike camp.
At the moment we are not taking reservations, only names of those interested. Please call the STRIDE office at 518-598-1279 or the DSAHRC office at 518-438-1113.
All registrations will be handled in a first-come, first-served manner. Due to the limited number of spaces we regret that reservations will not be held without full payment in advance. Scholarships are available through STRIDE. Direct Impact Grants are available to campers with Down syndrome from DSAHRC & campers with autism at the Albany Chapter of the Autism Society. Information on financial assistance through STRIDE can be found on-line at www.stride.org or by phone at (518)598-1279; or DSAHRC on-line at DSAHRC.org or by phone at (518-438-1113)
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