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Sunday, July 7th - Thursday July 11th, 2024

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LEARN to ride...

in an intensive and immersive manner with adaptive equipment.

Make Friends...

with other riders, our volunteers, and staff!

Have Fun!

The fun doesn't stop at the end of camp. Afterward, riders can ride with their friends and family.

about BikeNow!

The BikeNow! program works with children, youths, and adults who experience difficulty getting past training wheels and onto conventional two-wheelers. This program is a five-day bike camp where riders blossom and beam with pride over their new-found skill, volunteers cheer, and parents tear up seeing their child take flight, alone, for the first time.

Typically developing children learn to ride a bicycle with help from their family and friends. Unfortunately, most individuals with disabilities who try this route are unsuccessful. This camp is specifically geared toward those individuals who may experience physical, sensory, or cognitive difficulties making the traditional approach of learning how to ride challenging. Thus far, a variety of riders with disabilities have had success at BikeNow! and similar programs. Including those with Down syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, visual impairments, extreme fear of falling, fine motor challenges, and developmental delays. 

Through careful research into the elemental physics of bicycle riding, Dennis Blong and his team designed and built a unique type of adapted bike that enables the rider and bike to function together as a system. The design uses air cylinders to gently cushion the rider while keeping the rider safely upright. As the rider’s skill develops over the course of the week, we gradually reduce the air pressure until the rider is on his/her own. Our bike mechanic and floor director make the necessary adjustments and guide the riders as they progress.

Volunteers are crucial part of BikeNow!. Each rider will have one or two volunteers assigned to them for the entirety of the camp. These volunteers will cheer them on and lend a hand as the rider develops their new skill. Helping ensure the rider has a safe, helpful, and positive environment through out the camp.

We are working with the best people to bring YOU BikeNow!

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and more!

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When? The camp starts Sunday, July 7th and ends on Thursday, July 11th. We anticipate there being two or three morning sessions and two or three afternoon sessions available. You will be able to select your desired session during registration. 

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Who? Camp is open to anyone who is 8 years old and or older. This camp is designed to teach those who experience difficulty with the traditional approach of learning to ride a bike.

* Please contact us for exceptions and question*

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Where? Camp will be held at  Abraham Lincoln Elementary

3101 McLoughlin Dr Medford OR 97504

The first four days of the camp will be held in the gym. The last day, graduation, will be start in the gym and move to the track outside.

Rider registration 

BikeNow! Rider Registration is open! The cost per rider is $250 and is due at registration. Registration cost covers participation, a BikeNow! shirt, and a trophy to be awarded on the last day of camp. Limited scholarships are available thanks to AllCare's partnership with BikeNow! & Medford Children's Therapy. If you would like to apply for a scholarship please indicate so on the registration form and we will reach out to further discuss. If you have any questions or concerns please email Maya at maya@nt4kids.org.

Volunteer registration 

BikeNow! Volunteer Registration is open! A $15 fee is due at the time of registration. This fee is to conduct a background check. All volunteers will get a BikeNow! shirt and have access to snacks and/or lunch throughout the camp. Each volunteer will have one assigned rider, per session, to stay with for the entire camp. Volunteers will be able to select which sessions will work best for them, please pick a session you can attend for all five days of camp. If you have any questions or concerns please email Maya at maya@nt4kids.org

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