Lose the Training Wheels™, a program that teaches individuals with disabilities to independently ride a conventional two wheel bicycle, is now taking applications. Five-day camp sessions will take place August 8th– 12th, 2011 at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Pa and in Bucks County at Holland Middle School in Holland, Pa.
Lose the Training Wheels, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization that uses adapted equipment, trained professionals and volunteers. With 75 minutes of daily instruction over five days, over 85% of the disabled campers learn to ride a conventional bicycle independently.
To be eligible to enroll, participants must be at least eight years old. They must have a disability but be able to walk without an assistive device such as a walker or cane and be able to side-step quickly to both sides. For a complete listing of criteria for eligibility and more information, visit www.losethetrainingwheels.org.
This is a wonderful and rewarding volunteer opportunity for anyone 16 years or older interested in dedicating 75 minutes each day over the 5 days of camp teaching a disabled person to ride a bike…. And you will get exercise from walking/jogging alongside your assigned camper!
Applications for camp participants along with payment will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis beginning immediately. Last year was the first year this great camp came to Philadelphia and the available spots filled up quickly. Cost of the camp is $200.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Saint Joseph’s University Camp: Jeffrey Sullivan via e-mail at lttwphilly@yahoo.com
Holland Middle School Camp: Marisa Pigeon or Deborah Stack via e-mail at lttwbucks@gmail.com or go to www.buckscountypeds.com.
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