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The LOSE THE TRAINING WHEELS CAMP is an opportunity for children with disabilities to develop the skills and confidence they need to ride a two-wheel bike for the first time. We use specially adapted bikes which allow children to progressively build the coordination needed to ride independently. A trained instructor starts the child on a bike with wide rollers to help balancing and as they gain proficiency, they move to more challenging models.

By the end of the week, most bikers are riding a standard bicycle! Volunteers also jog alongside each bicycle, cheering and supporting the rider throughout the week!

Camp Information: This week long instructional class format will provide children with disabilities between the ages of 8 and 18 years the unique opportunity to:

          Learn how to ride bikes without the use of standard training wheels by means of specialized equipment and teaching methods.

          Enhance self confidence and skill levels as they transition from Level I through Level VIII adapted wheel types.

          General information about LOSE THE TRAINING WHEELS program can be found at http://www.losethetrainingwheels.org/

Camp Registration: Registration will begin on February 3, 2010 on a first come first serve basis. Fairfax County residents will have priority for registration until February 9, 2009. Once spaces are filled, a waitlist for each session will be created. Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) has decided that children who are on the Spring Break 2009 waitlist who do end not up obtaining a slot will have priority in registering in the next LTTW bike camp offered by FCPA. Every camp participant will receive an information packet prior to the start of camp.

Spring Break Session: March 29 - April 2, 2010
Lee District RECenter, 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia,VA 22310

       Session 1: 8:30am-9:45am

       Session 2: 10:05am-11:20am

       Session 3: 11:40pm-12:55pm

       Session 4: 2:00pm-3:15pm

       Session 5: 3:35pm-4:50pm

Please download the Registration Packet with Frequently Asked Questions and Registration Form.

To request more information please e-mail us.

Volunteers needed! This is a great volunteer opportunity for individuals, families, and groups. Download our Volunteer Application.

I'm signing my boys up right now!!!  I've heard of these workshops and they are the best!