Bike Camp for Children with Disabilities in Concord
Bike Camp for Children with Disabilities Now Accepting Applications
Hosted by Emerson Hospital During April School Vacation
Emerson Hospital’s Center for Rehabilitative and Sports Therapies is hosting a bike camp for children and adults with disabilities during April school vacation week – April 20-24, 2015. Held in conjunction with Lawrence Academy, RJ Bradley Bike and Ski and Jamis Bikes, the camp is open to those who are at least eight years old, have a disability and are able to walk without an assistive device. Trained counselors and spotters will work individually with campers to teach them how to ride a conventional bike.
The camp is run by iCan Shine, a national non-profit organization that teaches individuals with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle through its iCan Bike program. Using adapted bicycle equipment, trained professionals, including pediatric physical therapists from Emerson, work closely with each camper to help them meet their goals of biking independently. With 75 minutes of daily instruction over five consecutive days, more than 80% of campers learn to ride independently by the end of camp, and nearly all campers make great progress towards biking on their own.
The iCan Bike camp will be held at the hockey rink at Lawrence Academy, 26 Powder House Road, Groton, Massachusetts. Participants must be able to attend the same 75 minute daily session during each of the five days of camp. Parents and/or caregivers are required to stay during their camper’s 75-minute session where they can observe from the sidelines. For more information and for campers and volunteers to register, please visit here or call 978-589-6774.
Emerson Hospital is a multi-site health system headquartered in Concord, Mass., with additional facilities in Sudbury, Groton and Westford. The 179-bed hospital provides advanced medical services to more than 300,000 individuals in 25 towns. To learn more, visit www.emersonhospital.org.
