Lose the Training Wheels!

The camp was inspired by Dr. Richard Klein, Ph.D., a retired engineer from the University of Illinois, Champaign, who had been studying, designing and teaching about bikes for many years. The purpose of the camp is to provide an 'immersion' experience in bicycling for children with special needs, using specially designed equipment and teaching methods.

The equipment and methods allow children who have had difficulty learning to ride a two-wheeler to learn to do just that, usually within the one week camp session!

The equipment consists of a progression of increasingly challenging bikes that provide extra stability, along with the same dynamic qualities of a standard two-wheeler. The children thus have additional time to master the skills needed to balance and steer a two-wheeled bike.

They are less fearful, more confident, and more willing to practice. Self esteem soars!

This year, the camp will be held on the week of June 9-13, 2008 at the David S. Palmer Arena in Danville.

The fee is $200 per camper for the week. Full and partial sponsorships are available. No one will be turned away because of limited financial means.

For more information, please contact Rhonda Black at (217)304-7730 or by email.

Download the Registration Packet. Please print in full color if possible.