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Bike Camp for Children with Disabilities

Emerson Hospital's Center for Rehabilitative and Sports Therapies is hosting its second annual bike camp for children and adults with disabilities during April school vacation week - April 18-22, 2016. Held in conjunction with Lawrence Academy, the camp is open to those who are at least eight years old, have a disability and able to walk without an assistive device. Trained counselors and spotters work individually with campers to teach them 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 Rd.,Groton. 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 info and for campers and volunteers to register, visit: http://icanshine.org/ican-bike-groton-ma/ or call978-589-6774. Sponsors of this year's iCanBike camp are Awards on Time and CSA Graphics. 

 

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