iCan Shine is offering a five-day camp in Hermiston for people with disabilities who want to learn to ride a bike.
The camp, requiring riders to attend only one 75-minute session per day, will be at Armand Larive Middle School in Hermiston from June 25 to June 30.
iCan Shine is a non-profit organization that teaches individuals with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle through its iCan Bike program.
iCan Shine is a non-profit organization that collaborates with local organizations to host camps in their communities. This camp is being hosted by Hermiston Kiwanis and supported by the Hermiston School District, the InterMountain ESD and numerous business and private donations.
iCan Bike uses adapted equipment, trained professionals and volunteers. With 75 minutes of instruction over five days, over 80 percentof riders learn to ride a conventional bicycle independently by the end of camp.
In past years, participants have traveled from Gig Harbor, Bend and Portland as well as closer communities like Athena, Pendleton, Walla Walla, Boardman and Hermiston. This year, the 2017 Hermiston camp is the only iCan Bike event in the Pacific Northwest. This will be Hermiston’s sixth year to offer this opportunity.
To be eligible to enroll, riders must be at least 8 years old, have a disability and be able to walk without an assistive device such as a walker or cane. Riders must be able to side-step quickly to both sides, must have a minimum inseam measurement of 20 inches and weigh no more than 220 pounds. Cost of the camp is $99.
iCan Bike is also seeking volunteers to help run the June camp. Volunteers should be age 16 years and older and able to help at the same time each of the five days for 90 minutes (training provided). Volunteers should be able to provide physical, emotional and motivational support as they walk and run alongside the riders. Volunteers are asked to register online.
For more information, email icanbikehermiston@gmail.com.
