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iCan Bike Camp is a five-day iCan Bike program focused on participants independently riding a conventional two-wheel bicycle. The camp is part of the broader iCan Shine organization, which also offers the iCan Swim and iCan Dance programs for individuals with disabilities.
• Schedule: June 22nd to 26th, 2026; five-day program with participants attending 75 minutes each day
iCan Shine provides quality learning opportunities in recreational activities for individuals with disabilities and creates an environment where each person is empowered to maximize their individual abilities. The organization began in 2007 with the iCan Bike program and is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization. Since 2007, it has successfully taught approximately 30,000 people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle. Research cited by the organization shows that over 80% of people with Autism and 90% of people with Down syndrome never independently ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle during their lifetime, and approximately 80% of the people who participate in the iCan Bike program learn to ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle independently (at least 75 feet with no assistance) by the end of the five-day program while attending for only 75 minutes each day. The remaining 20% make progress toward this goal and leave the program with family members trained as “spotters” to continue at home. iCan Shine collaborates with local program hosts to conduct approximately 100 five-day iCan programs in 35 states and Canada, serving nearly 3,000 people with disabilities each year.
One parent from Blackwood, NJ, described their experience at the bike camp as “jaw dropping” and reported that their son went from being afraid to get on the bike on Monday morning to riding by day three. Another parent, Joan McGlone, shared that her 25-year-old son Evan completed a week-long bike camp and learned to ride with very few prompts by the end of the week. Parent Leslie Payton reported that her daughter loved the bike camp and felt proud of herself by the end of the week. Parent Heidi Edwards stated that her family had never seen their son so confident and happy and noted that their volunteer Jonah was “excellent” and very supportive throughout the entire session.
Last updated July 31, 2026.
• Schedule: June 22nd to 26th, 2026; five-day program with participants attending 75 minutes each day
iCan Shine provides quality learning opportunities in recreational activities for individuals with disabilities and creates an environment where each person is empowered to maximize their individual abilities. The organization began in 2007 with the iCan Bike program and is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization. Since 2007, it has successfully taught approximately 30,000 people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle. Research cited by the organization shows that over 80% of people with Autism and 90% of people with Down syndrome never independently ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle during their lifetime, and approximately 80% of the people who participate in the iCan Bike program learn to ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle independently (at least 75 feet with no assistance) by the end of the five-day program while attending for only 75 minutes each day. The remaining 20% make progress toward this goal and leave the program with family members trained as “spotters” to continue at home. iCan Shine collaborates with local program hosts to conduct approximately 100 five-day iCan programs in 35 states and Canada, serving nearly 3,000 people with disabilities each year.
One parent from Blackwood, NJ, described their experience at the bike camp as “jaw dropping” and reported that their son went from being afraid to get on the bike on Monday morning to riding by day three. Another parent, Joan McGlone, shared that her 25-year-old son Evan completed a week-long bike camp and learned to ride with very few prompts by the end of the week. Parent Leslie Payton reported that her daughter loved the bike camp and felt proud of herself by the end of the week. Parent Heidi Edwards stated that her family had never seen their son so confident and happy and noted that their volunteer Jonah was “excellent” and very supportive throughout the entire session.
Last updated July 31, 2026.
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