Lose the Training Wheels
March 30, 2011
Lose The Training Wheels is returning for its second successful year in Columbia!
You guys helped me fulfill a dream that I've had since Nick was a little boy and that was to see him ride a real bike. It was an awesome experience.”Becky L. Columbia, MO
June 27-July 1, 2011
Christian Fellowship Church
4600 Christian Fellowship Rd
What We Do:
- Enable individuals with disabilities to learn to ride a two-wheeled bicycle with trained staff, specialized instruction, and adapted bicycles
- Participants attend one 75 minute session for five consecutive days
- Continual adjustments of bikes given at appropriate levels occurs to give added challenges over the course of the camp
Who Can Participate?
- Have a diagnosed disability
- Be at least 8 years old
- Have a minimum inseam of 20”
- Weigh less than 220lbs
- Be able to walk without an assistive device
- Be able to side step quickly
- Be able and willing to wear a properly fitted helmet
What Are The Benefits?
- Increased self-esteem and confidence
- Increased peer inclusion
- Positive change in family dynamics
- Improved quality of life through recreation
Registering is easy!
- Print and complete the application
- Send it in along with the $150 camp fee. For families eligible for BCFR funding*, the fee is $75.
*Clients of Boone County Family Resources should contact their Support Coordinator if interested in funding assistance - You will receive confirmation that indicates acceptance of your application. Session times will be confirmed in June.
For program information visit Lose The Training Wheels website www.losethetrainingwheels.org
For local information contact:
Michelle Windmoeller michelle@pednet.org 573-999-9894
2010 Camp
- Group helps kids take off their training wheels
- Bike camp helps special needs riders 'lose the training wheels'
