Columbia's Lose the Training Wheels camp needs volunteers

Michelle Windmoeller of PedNet sent this announcement:

Whether it is your love of bicycles, children, or a combination of both; all of you can make a difference for a kiddo with a developmental disability this summer.

Lose The Training Wheels, a camp that teaches kids with developmental disabilities how to ride a two-wheeled bicycle, is returning to Columbia, MO June 27-July 1 and we need volunteers to make it a success.

Join us as a volunteer yourself, pass the word along to your friends, or talk to service/church groups you know.  Please help me make this a great week for these kiddos!

You can visit PedNet's Lose the Training Wheels camp web page to volunteer or for more information.

More about the camp:

Lose the Training Wheels

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

More information, volunteer, or register for the camp here.