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lose the training wheels camp 2011

redheadrider

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Feb 9, 2009
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just helping to spread the word in case anyone would like to volunteer. and don't worry, you don't need to have any coaching/riding skills, just the ability to walk/jog behind the rider. it was very rewarding last year and i look forward to helping out again this year.



Volunteer to help a child with special needs learn to ride a bike!

LOSE THE TRAINING WHEELS CAMP is coming to the Lehigh Valley to help children and young adults, ages 8 and up, with special needs achieve the amazing skill of riding a two-wheel bike. This rite of passage that is nearly standard for typically-developing children, is often out of reach for many kids with disabilities, and they are left on the sidelines while their peers enjoy the joy and freedom of riding their bikes. Volunteers, who select one or more 90-minute sessions for the five-day camp, are needed to serve as ‘spotters’ for the participants, providing motivation and encouragement, and sometimes physical support through a ‘bike handle,” attached to the back of a bike, making a lifelong difference in a child's life as they accomplish something they never believed they could achieve.

Who: This a great volunteer opportunity for individuals, families, and groups. Volunteers need to be age 16 and older, but those as young as 12 may participate, if they volunteer along with an adult (family member, family friend, etc.) who will volunteer alongside the youth. Volunteers will be walking, jogging and running alongside riders. While additional volunteers will be available to fill in to provide breaks, volunteers need to be an at least moderate shape for physical activity, particularly as the week progresses.

When: July 18-22, 2011 (Volunteers sign up for one of five sessions being held each day from 8:15 am to 4:50 pm. Please see web site for specific session times available.) Volunteer will also be required to attend a training session on July 17, 6:30-7:30 pm, to get acquainted with the adapted equipment and learn how to support their rider.

Where: The Agri-Plex at the Allentown Fairgrounds

For more information and registration materials: visit www.diakon.org/lttw or contact Diakon Family Life Services at (610) 682-1337 or fls@diakon.org .